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Personal Interview

POINTS OF BODY LANGUAGE ONE MUST ADAPT FOR A WINNING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

 

Mantra 1: Keep your head straight; forward, erect, poised and in a posture of alertness

This would signify your interest in life: it has been observed that many visually impaired individuals tend to drop their head or look down in the absence of any visual stimulation. This is sometimes interpreted as a gesture of submission or lack of interest in life.
 

Mantra 2: Make eye contact

It is a universal phenomenon that people respond better when the person they are speaking to pays attention to them. A visible indicator of this is to look at them. Looking at a person implies making eye contact as well as pointing your head in the direction of the speaker. Not looking in the direction of the speaker can make it seem as though you are not interested in that person or what they are saying. When in a group situation or inside an auditorium, it is a good idea to ask for the position of the speaker. The speaker may be standing in front but his voice may come from either side, especially if a loudspeaker system is being used.
 

Mantra 3: Timing of eye contact is equally important

Blink your eyes at regular intervals as, a long stare may be considered impolite.
 

Mantra 4: Try to avoid staring into space

This may come across as uninterested, lazy behaviour. Visually impaired people have a tendency to do this, probably because of the lack of visual stimulation. No behaviour becomes a habit until you allow it to be, and even bad habits can be got rid off by regular practice.
 

Mantra 5: Relax your hands

Fold your arms one on top of the other.  Another trick is to put one hand on top of the other when standing idle or hold your hands together, either in front of or behind the body.
 

Mantra 6: Keep your trunk straight and forward

 

Mantra 7: Hold your body steady with legs close together

A hunched posture combined with a wide-based, foot splayed stance sends negative, meek and withdrawal signals.
 

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