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Maintain good Eye Contact
Maintaining good eye contact with your interview panel demonstrates that you are
alert and interested. When you are asked a question, look at the person who has
asked you the question, but also include the rest of the panel by talking to them
too.
If you can’t look someone in the eye, you may be perceived as shy or even ignorant
and disinterested. Never stare at the interview panel as this is considered rude.
Looking blankly at them could be interpreted as being badly prepared for the
interview as you are unable to answer the questions.
Mirror your interviewer
Mirroring involves matching your own body language to that of the interviewer’s
body language.
Without being obvious, you can discreetly adapt your posture, tone of voice and
facial expressions to match the interviewer’s. This helps build rapport by making
the other person feel more comfortable around you. Your aim is to establish
common ground and foster mutual respect.
Good Communication
Talk confidently and clearly. The panel want to hear and understand what you are
saying to them. When giving your evidence, include them all by talking to them.
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