Interview Skills Interview SkillsThe importance of nonverbal andverbal skills when seeking a job

Non-Verbal Skills

• Body language

• Facial expressions

• Posture

• Dress

Remember!!

• Your posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures could take away from the impression you want to make!

• An employer will form a judgment of you in the first seven seconds of meeting you!

Dress

• Would you want to wear the clothes you have on today to an interview?

Probably not.

• Be sure to dress neatly and in a conservative manner.

Shirt/Tie/Slacks

Skirt to knees, dress, or pant suit

Careful with jewelry, perfume, and makeup

Interview Skills

• Friendly greeting/handshake

• Keep eye contact

• Show enthusiasm about the job

• Respond positively and honestly

• Ask questions

• Thank the interviewer

Remember!!

In an interview, attitude and body language count as much as what you say.