Walkup's Way Home  Body Language:
What does it say about you?
   
The first 30 seconds make or break the connection between two people when they meet (University of Toledo psychology study)

Monster.Com reports that 93 percent of a person's communication effectiveness is determined by nonverbal communication.  

Therefore, recall the Three V's

  1. Visual (appearance) - when you look good you feel good. Appearance counts.
  2. Vocal (voice) - do you convey energy and enthusiasm. A firm voice says "confidence"
  3. Verbal (What you say) - how are your communication/interaction skills? Do you know the proper jargon?

 

  

Be aware of what you body is telling the employer:

Body Language
Anticipation Rubbing Hands
Apprehension Locked ankles
Eyes downcast
Authority Steepling fingers
Boredom Sitting with legs crossed
Head resting on hand
Deciding Rubbing chin
Defensiveness Arms crossed on chest
Dejection Shoulders hunched
Doubt Rubbing the eye
Enthusiasm

Energy

 Eye contact & smiles
Impatience Tapping fingers
Indecision Tugging ear
Insecurity Patting  hair
Biting nails
Clammy hands 
(use antiperspirant as a hand lotion)
Interest Leaning forward
Interpersonal Skill Smile, eye contact, hand shaking
Negative Evaluation Pinching bridge of nose
Eyes closed
Rejection Touching or rubbing nose
Sincerity Open palms
Thinking Hand to cheek
Upbeat Smiles & eye contact