Body Language

We've touched on this a little bit but you should mind some of the common errors that many people make when they are speaking to others.

I've listed some of the common things that you should avoid when sitting through an interview.

• Avoid fidgeting while speaking to your interviewer. It shows a lack of self confidence.
• Avoid speaking while using overly expressive hand gestures. It is distracting.
• Avoid biting your lips in between sentences. It gives the impression that you are making things up.
• Do not sit with your arms or legs crossed because it makes you appear stand-offish.
• Do not shrug your shoulders when asked a question that you are unsure of.
• Take a second to think of your response.
• Shrugging your shoulders gives the impression that you don't know the answer.
• Don't answer with nods and head shakes. Use your words to answer questions.
• Get plenty of sleep the night before the interview.
• You don't want to yawn in front of the interviewer. He will think that you are expressing boredom.
• If your interview is in the morning, eat a light breakfast so that your tummy doesn't growl.
• If your interview is during the lunch hour, eat a light snack before going to avoid the same problem.