2. Using power of your voice successfully Confidence and Enthusiasm Don't pinch your voice too high. Avoid gabbling or mumbling excitedly. Avoid speaking too loudly or too softly. Generate a calm and steady presence, but don't overdo it. Pause before beginning the next sentence Control the range of your tones and avoid a dull and weary monotone.
3. Negative Body Language to Be Avoided A fixed and unfocused stare Hesitating or looking away before or during when you're speaking Touching your face or your mouth constantly Doodling on paper Tapping your foot continuously Folded or crossing arms Constant fidgeting
4. Positive Postures and Gestures Attentive: Nodding, smiling Listening: Verbal acknowledgment, nodding, head tilted, constant eye contact Responsive/keenness: Open arms, leaning forward, nodding
5. Negative Postures and Gestures Lying/Deception: Glancing around, face touching, eyes averted, hands over mouth, shifting uncomfortably in your seat Aggression: Clenched fists, hands chopping down, grinding teeth, finger pointing, leaning too far forward Bored: Doodling, slumped posture, foot tapping
6. Winning Signals for a Successful Interview managing and mastering your subconscious body language is to adopt an open, honest and confident attitude at all times When you're seated, don't fidget if you're feeling uncomfortable Avoid rushing into an unsteady expression Observe and mirror the interviewer's gestures
7. Cont… Relax yourself to instill a calm and comfortable appearance Do not hurry through the interview Maintain a attentive eye contact Avoid staring The expression of a smile can create positive emotional responses