Looks Do Matter In The Non Verbal Communications Of An Interview

W e have always heard it         positive first impression is       said that “looks don’t        vital. Basic assumptions like      matter” or “it’s what's       good hygiene should be a given,    inside that counts”. Well             clean shaven - clean clothes -     although this may be true, when       clean body.                        walking in to an interview                                               environment the first rule is         However, clothing style, hair      looks do matter.                      style, outerwear, shoes, even                                            umbrellas, bags, briefcases and    Research shows that the               purses should be appropriate to    overwhelming majority of              the position you are interviewing  communication done between            for. Nothing will hurt your        individuals, especially ones          chances more than walking into an  meeting for the first time, is        interview with flip-flops, a       done through non-verbal cues.         wrinkled shirt, an old stain on    Non-verbal communication is very      the tie, or a hand bag with        broad in nature ranging from          glitter across the side. You want  appearance, attitude, how one         to make the right impression that  carries oneself, smile, body          says you are serious about the     language, eye contact, breathing      interview, you want the job, and   patterns, laugh, voice and speech     you are a right fit for the        patterns. The list goes one but       company.                           we will just focus on those                                              relevant to participating in a        Looking into the dress code of a   stellar interview.                    company you are interviewing with                                        is a great way to find out the     When meeting someone who may          right clothes for the job. Dress   become your potential boss, the       codes vary so it is definitely     hiring manager, or an influential     something to check into. High      assistant, an appropriate,            style is fine, even looked for in  some industries but keep it           Other interview non-verbal         conservative for the interview.       communication skills to sharpen    Nothing should be worn that is        include; presenting a firm         too short, too tight, or too          handshake, making and maintaining  stylish; it might intimidate or       eye contact, walking confidently   present you as over or under          and displaying pleasant attitude   qualified. After you land the job     are all ways to benefit your       then you can get decide how far       first impression. Work at finding  to expand the wardrobe.               something to “connect” you and                                           the employer. Look around the      Aside from your clothes, other        office, does he enjoy deep sea     areas to keep in check during         diving, chess, or golf like you –  interview preparation include         mention it! This will help to      items carried like a bag, purse       break the ice and bring emotional  and even umbrella. Make sure your     connections into the picture –     entire ensemble is in line with       and help you be remembered.        the professional image you are                                           trying to convey. Come to the         Like everything in life, you have  interview prepared with a             to work for anything that is       notepad, quality pen, additional      worth having. If this job is       copies of your resume and all         worth having then go for it! Make  other pertinent documentation.        it happen – you know you are       Poise yourself to portray the         right for the job, the only thing  professional you are and one who      you have to do is convince the     is self-confident, prepared, and      employer. The right look and       able to handle the job.               preparation is the key!!                                                  About the Author: Kris Plantrich is the owner of ResumeWonders Writing and Career Coaching Services. Experienced in all areas of resume writing. The original copy of this article can be seen by visiting http://www.resumewonders.com. Reuse of this article is encouraged but must include a link to http://www.resumewonders.com. Published At: www.Isnare.com