How do you make sure your body language is appropriate for an interview ?

Body language don’ts

• Don’t keep your hands in your pockets.
• Never cross your arms – it makes you look defensive.
• Don’t hold your handbag/briefcase or portfolio in your lap – it makes you look like you’re ready to bolt!
• No slouching – sit up straight and tall.
• Never look away from the interviewer when answering questions or when they are talking to you – maintain eye contact.
• Fidgeting such as shaking your leg or tapping your foot or drumming your nails on the desk is annoying and distracting.
• Staring at the wall or floor – nothing screams disinterest more!
• Relax to the point of appearing blasé – leaning back in the chair in a relaxed manner more suited to the lounge at home, or resting your head on your hand with an elbow on the chair.
• Don’t rub your nose every time you make a point – some say it is a sign of deceit.
• Never lean on the desk and towards your interviewer – it invades their space.