This document discusses several body language mistakes that can negatively impact a job interview. These include having a weak handshake, invading the interviewer's personal space, crossing your arms, playing with your hair, having bad posture, making little to no eye contact, appearing uninterested, not smiling, and fidgeting. The key is to maintain a strong yet comfortable presence, make the interviewer feel at ease through body language, maintain eye contact, and avoid distracting gestures or facial expressions.

1. Body Language Mistakes That
Can Cost You The Job

2. Weak Handshake
The secret to a great handshake is palm-to-palm contact. Slide your hand down into the
web of theirs and make palm-to-palm contact. Lock thumbs with the hiring manager, and
apply as much pressure as he or she does.

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6. Bad posture
Sit up straight. Asymmetrical body language can make you look confused or dishonest.

7. Lack of eye contact
It’s normal to look around when you’re speaking because you’re accessing different parts of
the brain by moving your eyes. But be attentive and make eye contact when the interviewer
is speaking.

8. Looking like you're not interested
It’s fine if you have an expressive face. It makes you more likeable. But be aware of your
facial expressions, and don’t check your watch or your cell phone during the interview.

9. Not smiling
You can all too easily appear nervous or unfriendly. Smile, but keep it subtle.

10. Fidgeting
Don’t touch your face, play with change in your pocket or bite your nails.
Fidgeting is a distraction and a sign of anxiety.

11. Hiding your hands
Don’t sit on your hands or hide them in your lap. Place them on the arms of your chair or
the desk or use them to gesture. Gesturing makes you look more expressive, and the
interviewer can read how open and honest you are by looking at your hands.