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67 percent of hiring managers say that a lack of eye contact on the part of an interviewee would make them less likely to hire someone.
38 percent of hiring managers say a lack of a smile significantly hurts a job candidate’s chances of getting the job.
33 percent of hiring managers say too much fidgeting on the part of an applicant would make them less likely to hire that person.
33 percent of hiring managers say bad posture on the part of a job candidate is a major red flag.
26 percent of hiring managers say a weak handshake is a major turn-off for a job seeker.
21 percent of hiring managers say playing with hair and/or touching a face during an interview makes for a negative impression.
9 percent of hiring managers say that “helicopter arms” – making too many hand gestures – hurts a job seeker’s chances of getting placed.
Hint: Practice calming tricks before the interview such as deep breathing to reduce your anxiety level.
Hint: Have friends, family conduct mock interviews with you beforehand and have them give feedback on your body language.
Hint: Practice in front of a mirror to reveal body-language flaws you never knew you had.
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