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What you say during the interview goes a long way in determining if you are the right person for the company. Similarly, body language is one of those factors that help increase your chances of being selected.

The results of a study show that it is easier to control what you say than what your body does. There needs to be a collaboration between the two to ensure your ideas are communicated effectively.

A recent study found that 55% of communication is based on body language, 38% is the tone of your voice and the remaining 7% is accompanied by the actual words spoken. While the numbers may not be exact, it illustrates the role of nonverbal communication.

Let’s look at a situation, you come to the interviewer feeling confident, and happy. While you may not have the work experience you want, your confidence will make the interviewer feel like you are the preferred candidate for the position you want.

Now let’s look at another case, you come to the interviewer in a stressed, excited, and nervous way. Your hands are shaking, your heart is pounding and you can’t convince the interviewer.

Which of the two would you prefer? Confident and optimistic or anxious; clearly the first applicant wins the job. This just illustrates the need to use body language to express your thoughts and ideas during the interview.

To increase your chances of being selected here, we’ve listed some body language tips to help you communicate the right message to the interviewer:

Attitude

the gesture of the hand

Smile

Eye contact

Try to stand/sit straight and try not to cross your arms in front of an interviewer. Doing so will show confidence and relaxation rather than cynicism. Always try to sit in a corner of the interviewer rather than directly in front of the interviewer. This will make him feel like you are working with him and will help ease your anxiety and worry.

When expressing an idea or thought in front of an interviewer, try to express it using appropriate gestures. Use movement as a way to hide your nervousness and fear. Write this down until it becomes a distraction.

Keep a gentle smile on your face. The smile will ease your anxiety. This will give the interviewer the feeling that the interviewee is eager to meet him or her.

Make eye contact with the interviewer. Remember, the interviewer is always looking for unexpressed symptoms of pain. Making eye contact with the interviewer will feel confident and professional. This will ultimately increase your chances of being elected and you will win the rat race over the other candidates.

Credit: Ashok Reddy