During the second interview and responding to second interview questions confidently, learn to be conscious of non-verbal behavior. You are under greater scrutiny this time around, and the interviewer will be watching you attentively. These non-verbals include any kind of behavior, gestures, facial expressions, poses, attitudes, or movements you may exhibit. You need to be aware of them, both when you are speaking and attending the interviewer. If it is a panel interview, then this is expressly important, since one may be accountable for watching your behavior. Knowing what spasms instinctively come to you and which ones must be unlearned, is the first step to eradicating them before the second interview.
Maintaining eye-contact with each interviewer is essential. It not only reveals that you are attentive and engrossed, but it also establishes a foundation of trust. In American business culture, the incapability to look someone in the eyes is seen unfavorably, signifying that the person is not to be trusted, is a liar, is hiding something, or up to no good. You do not want the interviewer(s) to suspect any of these things about you. But avoid fixating as well; it is OK to blink, and look away now and then. If there are several interviewers, pay attention to the the speaker, though acknowledge the others sometimes so that they feel involved.
When you first see the interviewer, he or she will likely meet you with a handshake. Take his/her hand with a firm grip, one that indicates assurance and amiability. A delicate grip will indicate you are nervous or disinterested, while a tight, painful grip might be seen as desperation or snobbery. Avoid both of these. If more than one interviewer is present, grasp each hand as it is presented to you, bestowing the same treatment to each. The handshake should be three to four seconds and no more. Anything longer becomes uncomfortable and can be difficult to recover from.
Pay attention to your posture when you are in motion, standing, and sitting. Straight spine, shoulders back, and chest forward is the desirable posture throughout the interview. Such poise demonstrates confidence and sophistication. However, you should still be relaxed so that you are not straining yourself or triggering distress during the interview. Do not stoop when moving or standing, and don't slouch into your chair when you sit down. Good posture is an really easy win which communicates volumes during an interview about you and it also projects confidence as well.
Finally, be aware of any nervous tics you may exhibit. It is OK to be nervous before and during the interview, but you should not let that manifest itself in a physical manner. Tapping your foot, moving your hands, shaking your leg, playing with your nose, repeatedly blinking, twiddling your thumbs, or digging at your nails are all normal tics, and usually you may not see that you do them. The interviewer or interviewers will notice, and these twitches could be sidetracking. In the second interview, you need to appear as calm, assured, and professional as possible. Your competition will, and you don't want to forfeit the position because you couldn't control a nervous twitch. Stay fully focused and do nothing to distract from your giving answers to the second interview questions.
Maintaining eye-contact with each interviewer is essential. It not only reveals that you are attentive and engrossed, but it also establishes a foundation of trust. In American business culture, the incapability to look someone in the eyes is seen unfavorably, signifying that the person is not to be trusted, is a liar, is hiding something, or up to no good. You do not want the interviewer(s) to suspect any of these things about you. But avoid fixating as well; it is OK to blink, and look away now and then. If there are several interviewers, pay attention to the the speaker, though acknowledge the others sometimes so that they feel involved.
When you first see the interviewer, he or she will likely meet you with a handshake. Take his/her hand with a firm grip, one that indicates assurance and amiability. A delicate grip will indicate you are nervous or disinterested, while a tight, painful grip might be seen as desperation or snobbery. Avoid both of these. If more than one interviewer is present, grasp each hand as it is presented to you, bestowing the same treatment to each. The handshake should be three to four seconds and no more. Anything longer becomes uncomfortable and can be difficult to recover from.
Pay attention to your posture when you are in motion, standing, and sitting. Straight spine, shoulders back, and chest forward is the desirable posture throughout the interview. Such poise demonstrates confidence and sophistication. However, you should still be relaxed so that you are not straining yourself or triggering distress during the interview. Do not stoop when moving or standing, and don't slouch into your chair when you sit down. Good posture is an really easy win which communicates volumes during an interview about you and it also projects confidence as well.
Finally, be aware of any nervous tics you may exhibit. It is OK to be nervous before and during the interview, but you should not let that manifest itself in a physical manner. Tapping your foot, moving your hands, shaking your leg, playing with your nose, repeatedly blinking, twiddling your thumbs, or digging at your nails are all normal tics, and usually you may not see that you do them. The interviewer or interviewers will notice, and these twitches could be sidetracking. In the second interview, you need to appear as calm, assured, and professional as possible. Your competition will, and you don't want to forfeit the position because you couldn't control a nervous twitch. Stay fully focused and do nothing to distract from your giving answers to the second interview questions.
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Having to face second interview quesetions is tough by itself. Corporate manager Chris Everett offers help on handling second interview questions with confidence.
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