How to read the interviewerâs body language
You can gauge the interviewerâs level of interest in you by observing their body language.
- Pulling or poking their ear â theyâve heard enough. Move on.
- Hand clenching or clenching the chair arm â theyâre not impressed with your answer. Change the subject.
- Readjusting their cuff/watch strap â theyâre bored. Move on.
- Sitting back â they want to listen.
- Leaning back with hands clasped behind the head â they want you to convince them.
- Rubbing the chin suddenly â theyâre interested in what youâre saying.
- Index finger pointing up and resting on the cheek â theyâre evaluating what youâre saying.
- Leaning forward and rubbing ...
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