Today, you’ll learn how body language in an interview can mean the difference between you getting the offer or you getting rejected.

And stick around until the end, to find out where you can grab your own interview follow up template, designed to save you time and eliminate the frustration of securing a new job offer.

If we’ve never met before, I’m Heather Austin from ProfessorAustin.com and The Career Club on Facebook, and here, I share simple solutions to help you build a business or launch a career you love.

The Ultimate Interview Follow Up Template

Had the most amazing interview for a job you can’t wait to start? Grab your interview follow up template TODAY to secure the job offer you deserve.

For the past three years, I’ve had the privlage of studying under a body language expert and boy have I learned a lot!

Did you know that when it comes to communication, 93% of our communication comes from our body language or the gestures we make and only 7% comes from what we actually say or the words that come out of our mouth?

So what does this mean in job interview? It means the interviewer is subconsciously paying more attention to your non-verbal communication rather than what you’re actually saying.

Let’s jump into how to ace your interview with your body language.

Tip 1 – Give a great handshake

The key to a great handshake is to be firm and match your interviewer’s grip. This will show that you are confident and ready to tackle problems that come your way.

You don’t want to grip too hard because this will give off the impression that you are overbearing.

You also don’t want your handshake to be floppy. This will signal to the interview that you are a pushover and have a hard time making decisions.

Also, get the timing of your handshake just right. Three to four shakes should do the trick.

Tip 2 – Sit up straight

Posture during an interview is essential! You want your posture to be long and tall. Sitting up straight signals to the interviewer that you are determined and thoughtful. Whereas slumping gives off the impression that you are careless, indifferent and forgetful.

While sitting up straight, you want to appear relaxed but not too relaxed. One way to do this is to tilt forward from the waist and if you can, sit angled from the interviewer. This will make it easier and more natural to hold a conversation and will demonstrate your interest in the position.

Tip 3 – Maintain good eye contact

Good eye contact in an interview will go along way. When you’re interviewer is speaking, look directly at his or her face. Bounce from one eye to the other and then to the mouth. This will help you hold a natural gaze and will show the interviewer that you are engaged.

One thing you don’t want to do is stare for too long. It’s okay to break the gaze. Keep in mind, at the same time, if you look away too often or if you look down a lot, this will signal to the interviewer that you are unsure of yourself and not confident.

Tip 4 – Don’t fidget

During your interview, it’s important to come across capable and alert. One way to do this is to not fidget. Don’t touch your face, don’t move around a lot in your seat, don’t tap and don’t pull at your clothing.

This will give off the impression that you are uncertain and unreliable. Rather sit with your feet planted on the floor with your hands placed naturally in front of you, shifting from side to side occasionally.

Now to make your interview even more comfortable, make sure you prepare a set of questions to the ask your interviewer. And If you’re unsure of what questions to ask, take a look at the video I created a video just for you that will walk you through my top 5 questions to ask your interviewer. 

Tip 5 – Use natural hand and arm movements

It’s okay to use your hands and arms to emphasis certain points during your interview. This will show that you are engaged and energetic. Be mindful however not to overemphasis.

When it comes to your arms and legs, don’t have them crossed. This suggests that you are closed and not open to learning or change. For women, cross your legs at the ankle. This will make it less obvious if you need to adjust in your seat

Now, it’s easy, when you get nervous, to hide your hands. Doing this may signify that you are distrustful. So keep your hands out in their natural state. Avoid pointing and chopping.

Tip 6 – Smile

Smiling during an interview demonstrates that you are warm and friendly. It also shows the interviewer that you have a personality.

During the right moments, show your pearly whites, specifically when you first meet, when you say goodbye and when you talk about things that really interest you.

Along with a smile, nod you head occasionally to show you are listening and involved.

In conclusion

Now to make sure you get it right when it comes to your interview follow up, take a look at The Ultimate Interview Follow Up Template. It’s a downloadable template that you can grab today and tailor for your next interview.

The Ultimate Interview Follow Up Template

Had the most amazing interview for a job you can’t wait to start? Grab your interview follow up template TODAY to secure the job offer you deserve.