MAKING A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION
A study at Harvard Business School tells us that our average communication consists of: body language
55%
tone of voice
38%
words
7%
Major tip Calm those nerves!
The one thing that affects your body language the most is your nerves. You can mask them slightly by going into an interview well-prepared with positive examples and stories about how you’re undeniably ready for the job. But if you don’t calm yourself before the session starts, your body language will give you away! You might go into defensive mode and end up crossing your arms, let all your nervous tics out, or worse, overdo everything and come across as a phoney. Experienced recruiters can tell when you’re faking it, so stay away from that. They’re looking for someone who’ll fit right in with the team, so take a few deep breaths before walking through the door, relax and remember to stay professional.
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