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Know Before You Go<\/p>\n","coverMedium":{"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"},"params":{"contentName":"Image","decorative":false,"file":{"path":"images\/coverImage-6093aaa58488c.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","width":500,"height":334}},"subContentId":"cb01666a-787d-4991-9a6a-a6fcaf2976cf"}},"chapters":[{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Walk confidently to greet the person you are meeting. Make eye contact, smile, and shake hands. The handshake should be firm; with 2-3 'pumps' before letting go. <\/p>\n\n

This is your best chance to make a good first impression.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"bebf7a99-d8d0-404f-9a91-201e68b2cde2"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","subContentId":"e983f4c4-3dd5-4fe6-b39a-592a7a89e7d8","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Greetings"}},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"text":"

People with poise<\/a> - what we call \"savoir-faire\" - come off best in job interviews. They appear confident, comfortable, and in charge of themselves. This is why it is important to practice interviewing so that you are able to gain sense of confidence<\/a> and display that confidence and poise non-verbally.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"cd8f4eb7-ff60-485b-90ea-45c5e5777c5d"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","subContentId":"70cd612c-db1d-4fa9-b4a5-d71ba279759e","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Poise"}},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"text":"

It is most important that you non-verbally (and verbally) indicate that you are interested in the job, the company, and the interviewer. Make eye contact (of course not too much eye contact - it's not a stare-down contest), be attentive, lean forward slightly.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"cc19a9f6-28b0-4aff-b48b-539dea9ff1f3"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","subContentId":"31881e5e-a41f-4e5f-990b-36815e8c7a69","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Interest"}},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Demonstrate high, POSITIVE energy, put some positive emotions into your answers. You should present yourself in a positive way, non-verbally, including smiling occasionally.<\/p>\n\n

Some people smile when they are nervous, so be careful that you don't smile inappropriately or at the wrong time.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"cf9d7abd-58ca-4531-9b7a-e0aa3d1ba65a"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","subContentId":"67adadf9-9bf0-4fc4-9808-e49434a9d420","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Expressiveness"}},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"text":"

The way you stand and move sends messages to the listener about your self-esteem, confidence and your interest in the person you are communicating with!
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\nDo you remember anyone telling you as a kid to \"stand up straight\" or \"keep your shoulders back\"?
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\nIt turns out that these things can influence how you are perceived. <\/p>\n\n

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Non-verbal Communication for Interviews and Meetings

Donna Naylor