We live in a digital world where being face to face with someone is no longer a guaranteed, or even expected, part of a meeting or interview experience. Despite this, this article highlights how body language is still a key part of someone's perception of you, even if they can't see you. Be it face to face or over the phone, someone interviewing you will be able to detect what sort of body language you are emanating and vibes you are giving off. It's also worth bearing in mind that when you approach an interview venue and enter the building, you don't know who you'll meet, and whether that person might be a potential colleague, so it's important to think about the energy you're giving off and how to present yourself, right from the start.
There is plenty of material to read about body language, and how it can be perceived, but ultimately, it's crucial that you feel at ease with your own body language, and that how you act aligns with what you say. I particularly like this line: “Remember, great actors use their bodies to give a convincing performance; act the part and you’ll feel the part" - this is worth bearing in mind, and thinking of your meeting room as the stage, so that you can give your best possible performance.
“Before you say a word, the interviewer will have made crucial decisions about you through the way you communicate with your body and through your facial expressions,” says Joan Kingsley, psychotherapist and author of The Fear-Free Organisation. Of course, what you actually say in an interview is still crucial, but the interviewer will also be watching to determine if the body language is consistent with what you are saying, points out Sue Whaley, HR director
https://jobs.theguardian.com/article/how-to-master-body-language-in-an-interview/
