Expressions Of A Job Interview, Part 1
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Experts say body language can have a large impact on how well you come across during a job interview. NY1's Asa Aarons filed the following report.You've seen Bill McGowan's work hundreds of times. As founder of Clarity Media Group, he has coached executives, athletes and authors on how to sit in the spotlight, take the questions and communicate under pressure.
Sounds just like a job interview right?
That's why we asked him to show us ways to be our most effective with a hiring manager. We used his office for the interviews, his associate as the interviewer and an experienced professional woman looking for a job.
After conducting a mock interview, McGowan took note of several body language indicators -- everything from how the interviewee responded verbally, to the way she sat in the chair.
McGowan says when it comes to questions, hand placement is at the top of the list.
"Don't clench or wring them, they should always be smooth and fluid like you are holding something soft like an egg," said McGowan.
In my next employment report, we'll take a look at eye contact, shaking the hand, hair, your expression, voice and breathing -- all things that can make or break your image.
If you have an employment story, a job, a new interview technique, or something you want to share with those looking for work or those doing the hiring, contact Asa Aarons at askasa@ny1.com.