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Using body language at job interviews
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Interviewing for a job can be a very stressful process. Throughout this process, body language is an important part of your preparation and execution(完成) of an outstanding interview.
Most people don’t think of body language as having anything to do with interview preparation, but that is simply not the case. On the contrary, your body language is an important part.
It begins with your own self-confidence. It’s normal to feel a bit nervous about an upcoming interview, so use your knowledge of body language to help reduce that nervousness. Make a point of using an upright and confident posture, with a pleasant facial expression and solid eye contact, in the days leading up to the interview. This serves two purposes: first, it helps your own attitude to take on more confidence, and second, it helps you practice the types of non-verbal behaviours you will use during the interview.
Ｅｎｔｅｒｉｎｇ ｔｈｅ ｉｎｔｅｒｖｉｅｗ ｌｏｃａｔｉｏｎ — Your walk should be active and confident. Keep your shoulders upright, head up, and make eye contact with the people around you. Maintain a positive facial expression and be assertive (自信的) about shaking hands and greeting people to whom you are introduced.
Ｄｕｒｉｎｇ ｔｈｅ ｉｎｔｅｒｖｉｅw — Sit in an upright and attentive posture that’s open and relaxed. Never let your shoulders slump or your head down, but rather keep your head up and make eye contact with the interviewers. Don’t fuss or shuffle around any papers or notes you have in front of you, and don’t lean your arms heavily on the table. Keep your body position open and make eye contact while listening to and answering questions.
Ｌｅａｖｉｎｇ ｔｈｅ ｉｎｔｅｒｖｉｅｗ ｌｏｃａｔｉｏｎ — No matter how you feel about your performance during the interview, carry yourself with confidence and calm as you leave the interview location. Be assertive about shaking hands and making eye contact as you say goodbye, and keep your body posture upright as you walk all the way until you reach your car. Ｑｕｅｓｔｉｏｎｓ:
1. Do you think body language is an important part of an interview? 2. When do people use body language?
There are many different reasons why you might find someone to be difficult. Body language can be a powerful tool when it comes time to interact with these types of people.
Those who are dominant(统治的) — Avoid body language that is directly confrontational(对抗的), such as arguing with each other, extended eye contact, aggressive gestures, or crossing personal boundaries of space. It is only likely to make the other person feel challenged and lead to more behavior that is dominant. This doesn’t mean you should give in; rather, it means you should assert your own position in a way that is calm and confident.
Those who are submissive （顺从的） — Avoid body language that is dominant, such as crossing into their personal space, or taking a body position that puts them in an inferior position.
A better approach is to use a neutral facial expression and open body position to encourage the other person to participate more fully.
_______ — Avoid body language that might irrigate them, such as pointing, shaking your head, or the like. The best approach is to let the person express the initial burst of anger, keeping a neutral facial expression. After that, explain the information you heard and work through the issue, all the while maintaining a calm and confident position. However, if you feel you might be in personal danger, you should always take immediate action to protect yourself.
Those who are confused or indecisive —Avoid body language that appears impatient or pushy, such as extended eye contact, leaning in close gestures that indicate frustration. These kinds of non-
verbal cues are likely to create even more confusion or indecisiveness in the other person.
Remember, these are general guidelines for dealing with difficult people. You should always use your best judgment based on whatever specific situations you meet with.
1. What body language can be accepted when you communicate with dominant people? A. Fighting with each other. B. Crossing into their space. C. Looking into their eyes. D. Confident facial expressions.
2. The tips mentioned in Paragraph 4 are meant to deal with _________. A. people who are angry B. people who are self-centered C. people who are confident D. people who are dangerous
3. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To stress the importance of body language.
B. To teach people how to properly use body language.
C. To teach how to deal with difficult people with body language. D. To explain how much body language can say about a person. 主题阅读1-3 DAC
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