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Interviews are an important way for employers to get a sense of personality. Short or long, you have a limited time to communicate your positive attributes. There is a key to remember when doing so: show, don’t just tell. You want to exude confidence without seeming arrogant, radiate enthusiasm without coming off too eager, be respectful yet independent, and all of this can be portrayed with your body.

Eye contact is crucial body language for a successful interview. Wandering eyes tell of boredom and disrespect. Lowered eyes or a shifty gaze indicate anxiety or shyness. When you’re being spoken to, good eye contact lets the speaker know that you’re listening and are eager to hear what she or he has to say. Likewise, when you’re speaking or answering questions, eye contact exudes comfort and ease, which translates into confidence.

Also, when being spoken to, let your interviewer know you’re on the same page. Interviewers will relay the same information to dozens of different perspective employees, and it is your job to let him or her know that you understand and process this information the first time you hear it. Small nods or smiles can convey understanding and agreement without a single word. Let these motions punctuate his or her points rather than continue throughout the talk.

Confidence (or a lack thereof) is conveyed from the moment you walk into a room. Small, careful steps seem timid, and a swagger is way too much. Calm, sure steps are important. Know where you want to go, even if it’s just to a chair, and take the most direct route to it. Keep your back straight and your chin up.

When sitting, keep your posture strong while allowing your body to be loose. Taught muscles and a rigid back scream discomfort and nervousness. A slouch hints laziness. With a proper posture and a relaxed body, you exude not only confidence, but ready attentiveness as well.

Do not fidget. That means no playing with pens, twirling hair, biting lips, or any of the other dozens of quirks everyone unconsciously accumulates over time. Be aware of your hands. Keep them folded in your lap. When you stuff your hands into your pockets you radiate discomfort, like you’re hiding pieces of you until it’s safe to come out. Crossed arms indicate stubbornness or a lack of respect for authority just as much as dangling hands and arms appear sloppy.

Be aware of your feet and legs. Tapping a foot shows unease or, worse, boredom. Do not leave your legs splayed open; it is too casual and can surpass confidence, jumping straight into arrogance. On the other hand, keeping your knees plastered together comes off uptight or unsure. Crossing your legs increases your appearance of ease, and therefore confidence, as well as indicating a respectful professionalism.

Maintaining an awareness of your body and keeping these tips in mind will increase the efficacy of your interview. The point is to let your personality come out without being held back by unconscious movements or postures. You usually don’t have much time to tell an interviewer why you’re the perfect applicant, so it’s important to double the information you convey by using your body language.

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