Useful Nonverbal Communication

PART A:
My good friend has interview for a dream job… Here are 10 tips for helpful nonverbal communication, a brief description of each, and the reason as to why it was chosen as a helpful tip;

• Facial messages (pg. 126 Messages text book)
Your face can communicate many different emotions while talking to another person. Be sure not to show worry on your face, or if the interview takes longer than expected, don’t show any signs of boredom. The interviewer had taken the time to see you and find out from you what you have to offer. Give them all the time they need. Don’t rush. And make sure not to roll your eyes like you always do when something unexpected happens.

• Eye messages (pg. 127 Messages text book)
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These are the types of things you do unknowingly when you are nervous or under pressure. Don’t touch your face, and try really hard not to shake your leg when you are answering questions. You must not fidget with your wrist band; it might be a good idea not to wear too much jewelry to the interview if you are nervous about the outcome. You want to give yourself the best chance to sit still and remain calm. If you fidget a lot, they will know you are nervous which won’t be a bad thing. Unless it becomes distracting to the interviewer, then it may become an issue.

• Affect Displays (pg. 125 Messages text book)
This is anything to do with facial expressions to hand movements. Make sure you are smiling a sincere smile. An affect display can be unconscious, so make sure you know you are smiling when you need too. Don’t show signs of annoyance or frown when you don’t agree with something they have asked or commented on. Just smile, and move on. This is important to show that you can nonverbally communicate positive attitude, no matter what the circumstances.

• Body Language (pg.123 Messages text

Be sure not to leave too much open air, but sometimes a little bit of silence is ok. Don’t interrupt the interviewer mid question, because you want to answer it already. Listen to the full question or comment, and then wait until they give you a chance to speak. This is very important to show that you can properly communicate with “turn-taking cues”, it shows you are professional and can wait your turn. You are there so they can hear about what you have to offer; they will give you a chance to say your answer or opinion on the