This document provides examples of different body language cues and their implied meanings, and discusses the importance of both verbal and non-verbal communication. It notes that non-verbal cues like facial expressions, posture, and gestures convey messages, and these can either align with or contradict what is said verbally. The document emphasizes that awareness of one's own body language is crucial, especially during a job interview, as non-verbal cues like confidence, interest, or discomfort can negatively impact the interviewer's impression despite a strong verbal presentation.

1. Activity 1: Interpreting body language

2. What message are they conveying?

3. What message are they conveying?
Hands in the air in despair
Frowning Sad eyes
“I’m stressed and angry”

4. What message are they conveying?

5. What message are they conveying?
Smiling Thumbs up
“I’m happy and things are good”

6. What message are they conveying?

7. What message are they conveying?
Staring down at the girl
Frowning with anger
Hand pointing
No smile
Head and eyes down
Mouth slightly down turned
Arms crossed in defence
“I’m annoyed” “I’m in trouble”

8. What message are they conveying?

9. What message are they conveying?
Crying
Squinting eyes
Lips up turned
“I’m upset”

10. What message are they conveying?

11. What message are they conveying?
Eyes looking away Finger on face
“I’m thinking”

12. Are they doing and saying the same
thing?
“I’m finding this really
interesting!”
“I’m fine – I’m really
happy!”

13. Are they doing and saying the same
thing?
“I’m really sorry I beat you. I feel really bad!”

14. Verbal and non-verbal communication
 Verbal communication is the things we say.
 Non-verbal communication is the things we don’t say, but communicate
through our body language.
 Both verbal and non-verbal communication are important and can say
different things.
 It is important we are aware of our own and others verbal and non-verbal
communication.

15. Why is it important to be aware of your
verbal and non-verbal communication
when going for a job interview?

16. Job interview
 Your CV and covering letter can
secure you with a job interview,
but your non-verbal
communication can let you down
on the day if you aren’t aware of
what messages your body language
is portraying.
 For example, if you are saying you
are confident, then your body
language needs to say the same
thing.

17. Job interview
 What would the following body language communicate to a interviewer:
 Crossed arms
 Frowning face
 Looking at the floor
 Dressed in scruffy clothes
 Tapping foot
 Do you think this body language would help someone to secure a job?

18.  Remember, first impressions count
and an interviewers decision will
be largely be influenced by ‘what
you don’t say’.
 So make sure you polish your non-
verbal presentation as much as
your verbal.

19. Tips on Body Language
 Body language that could help to achieve this is:
 Open body language e.g. arms open and facing forwards
 Smiling
 Professional appearance
 Eye contact
 Nodding to acknowledge listening

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