Job interviews are essentially conversations between two people where questions are being asked to obtain information.  It is very important to communicate well with the employer- both VERBALLY and NON-VERBALLY. That may be the reason you feel you had a good interview, but you did not get a call back, because it’s not all about what how well you speak and your answers. Sometimes your body language can speak volumes. Nonverbal communication is a vital form of communication. For example, the way we sit, how fast or how loud we talk, how we stand and how we make eye contact can send strong messages to employer. You can tell a lot by looking at the non-verbal communication signals of others. For instance, the way you listen, look, and move can tell the employer whether or not you care about the job and are interested in it. Bad examples of non verbal communication could be when the interviewee is looking down when speaking to the employer= lack of directness, the arms are folded=closed off or slouching=lack of interest.  Good example of nonverbal communication could be making good eye contact,  positive gestures, such a head nodding or smiling to show your interest and understanding. So the next time you have an interview make sure you are giving fantastic non-verbal communication as well verbal communication.

Blog: Tough Interview Questions

“Tell me a little bit about yourself.” That is probably one of the most unassuming questions asked during a job interview. Why then, is it such a stumper? Over and over, this is the one question during an interview, that people fumble through, and ultimately answer poorly.
The reason? Because we misunderstand the question! The interviewer is not asking about your avid poker playing, or your coin collection. Nor are they asking for a rundown of every job you’ve ever had, from present to college- that’s what the resume is for. What the prospective employer wants to hear about is your transferable skills. It’s the set of skills that have taken you from job to job since your first paycheck. In other words, “What do you have to bring to the table?” How will your skills help my company? So, how can we come up with a better answer? Start listing your transferable skills.
Pick your three strongest points and go slightly in depth about it. Some examples of transferable skills are: Works well under pressure, creative writing, any computer literacy, and management skills. A good tip is to speak with conviction and self assurance. In any case, be as truthful as possible. If you speak three languages fluently, but aren’t the best writer, that’s ok. Simply play up the languages. Perhaps speaking different languages enables you to look at everything with a better perspective. You can spot patterns in a different way because that is an inherent skill to multi-language speakers. No need to try and pretend to have great organizational skills if you hate to even delegate space for your shoes at home. Stick to what you know you do well and play it up. You will come off as more confident and believable!