Preparing for the job interview body language
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Preparing for the Job Interview: body language
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Our Agenda1. agenda
2. objectives
3. Introductions
4. Class discussion
5. Review Vocabulary
6. Discuss body language tips
7. Write a letter to discuss what we learned
Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to body language 2. To learn about body language during a job interview3. To learn how to write a friendly letter to share information
• What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions
• What is body language?
• What are some body language dos and don’ts ?
• Do you have any advice?
Group discussion
A. Let’s review some vocabulary
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
fidget
gesture
Eye contact
slouch
Personal distance
Stay composedBe alert
To look at someone when speaking to them
Distance between you and another
Be awake and aware position of your bodyTo bend forward at the waist
A movement of a part of your body
To move nervously
To be calm
posture
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. It is important to make _________________ with those you are speaking with
2. ______________ during you interview. Get lots of sleep the night before!
3. Watch your ____________________ and walk straight!
4. _____________________ while answering questions. Be calm.
5. Don’t _______________. Keep your hands away from your face.
6. Don’t move too close while speaking. Keep your ___________________________ .
7. Don’t ______________________ . Sit up straight.
8. You may __________ with your hands.
be alertStay composed
posture fidget
eye contactpersonal space gesture
slouch
B. Let’s listen to a dialogue
Let’s Listen to a Dialogue•What are 3 points you learned about body language?
Listen to a dialogue:
Sure. Watch your body language in your interview.
Basically, it’s non-verbal communication. We speak with our eyes, hands, and our posture.
I didn’t know that!
Johanna Ok, I hear what you are saying. Tell me more!
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
Hey, Natalia! Do you have a moment?
Sure, what’s up?
Make sure you have a nice cover letter and resume.
Got that. Anything else?
Body language? What’s that?
Sure! When we look people in the eye, or walk straight, it shows that we are confident.
Well, I am going for a job interview next week. Do you have any advice?
Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
AliciaThat’s definitely a no-no.
Ok. When we cross our arms, we are saying “I’m not interested.”
That’s for sure! If you want to show interest, nod your head slightly while you are listening. Don’t overdo it, though.
Got it. That might look a little silly.
That’s right. Now, a very important thing to remember is that when it comes to body language, the interview starts the moment you arrive at the job site, and doesn’t end until you leave. By that, I am talking about when you actually are in your car and driving away!
Really? How is that?Think about it. As long as you can be seen, you are still communicating.
Johanna That does make sense. Thank for the advice. Do you have any other pointers?
AliciaYes. Come look at this website I found. It says that ….
C. Let’s consider some important body language tips
Remember
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The interview starts the moment you arrive at the interview site …
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and doesn’t end until you leave!
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A.Before the interview…
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Walk with confidence!
• Head high• Shoulders back
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Remember to smile!
greet the interviewer …with a friendly smile and handshake
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Before the interview …
as you walk to the interview room- remember to walk a step behind the person leading you there
Before the interview …
Before the interview …
Don’t sit down until the interviewer sits down …
…or you are asked to take a seat
Do not carry too much baggage with you into the interview room
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Before the interview …
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C.During the interview
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Do not slouch!Remember to
During the interview …
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Be aware of your hands!
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Do not fidget!
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Do not touch your face!
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You may talk with your hands, but don’t overdo it!
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Make eye contact …
But don’t stare!
Nod your head to show that you are listening and understand
D. Let’s discuss a few scenarios
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Scenario 4
Scenario 5
E. Let’s write a note to advise a friend what we learned today!
Thanks for attending.
See you next time!