nonverbal communication for a candidate in an interview session -dos & don'ts
DESCRIPTION
This PPT has been developed to showcase the nuances of Dos and Don'ts in an interview session that a candidate should act.This PPT gives an overview of how a candidate should behave and communicate through non verbal communication.TRANSCRIPT
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Body LanguageIN AN INTERVIEW
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Interview
The Interviewer wants to determine:
Can the candidate do the job?
Will the candidate fit in?
Is this the best candidate for the position?
An interview is a two-way exchange, a conversation, in which both participants have some goals.
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Body Language – Its importance in an interview
Body language plays an important role in an interview to :
Gauge the personality of the candidateDetermine the suitability of the candidate to fit the role of job in the organization.
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In the following slides we will see the different facets of body language witnessed at an interview which encompasses the following objectives:First impressions very powerfulAllow time to relaxDress appropriately Entrance, introductions & handshakeSmile and make eye contactBe aware of own movementsWatch body language of interviewer
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At the Waiting Area
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What do you think of her personality?
What do I say if asked any tough
question?
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I feel like crying now. I am lost…
Others might be better
than me…!
Let me hear what others are saying…
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Postures to be avoided at waiting area
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It is preferred to be alert yet relaxed.
It is also required to ponder on the CV/Resume in details.
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At an Entry Point
Which posture would you consider to be the right one?
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Which posture would you like to adopt?
Here I come to conquer all. I am
the HERO..
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Attitude when submitting the CV/Resume
Which one of these two attitudes should be shown to the interviewer?
A B
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How rude! Doesn’t know how to stand
properly
Why is he looking at me like this? No etiquette at
all..
Approach for taking seat
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Seeking Permission to Sit
It is correct to seek permission to sit as it shows right attitude and etiquette. This gesture counts in an interview in the selection process.
May I take seat, Ma’am?
Be seated!
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Sitting postures seen at an interview
A B C
Which of these plates is an appropriate sitting posture?
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Sitting postures showing negative attitude
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Eye contact Hello! Where are you looking at?
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Eye Contact – Correct Gaze
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Sneezing - Incorrect stance during Interview
ACHOO!
OMG! No manners in this
candidate..
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Sneezing- Correct attitude and stance
Excuse me Ma’am!
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Hands position – all gone wrong
How unhygienic !
Oh! I forgot the term..
Another lame
excuse!Perhaps he
is lying…
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In an Interview Setting
An interviewee should keep up the momentum of the Interview
Eye contact is essential in an Interview
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A B
Attitude – Correct v/s Incorrect
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Do you consider the body language of the interviewee shows positivity?
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Let’s Summarize From the slides shown , we summarize the following salient features of Do’s and Don’ts of Body language in an interview:
The candidate should stand in an erect manner.
The candidate should show poise in the gait while standing or sitting.
The candidate should show proper workplace etiquette .
The candidate should have proper eye contact.
The candidate should maintain an upright posture while sitting.
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THANK YOU!