Tip #6: Watch your body language
The interviewers are sizing you up (составляют мнение о вас) by your posture, eye contact, and overall demeanor (манера поведения). And they may decide upon a candidate within as little as seven seconds. In a presentation, the audience also judges you even before you have shown the first PowerPoint slide. In both situations, you must control your body language so that the people see your confidence, poise (уравновешенность), and positivity.
Stand up straight, throw your shoulders back, and approach them with a smile and a warm greeting. Continue to show good posture when you are seated during the interview. Keep your hands on the table, and if you’re anxious, clasp them together to avoid any nervous shakes or touching your face. Make eye contact, nod (кивайте), and lean forward when the interviewers say something interesting. Show you are engaged. Watch the body language of your interviewers, too. Are they showing interest? Adjust your performance based on the signals they give off.
