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THE HIMALAYAN TIMES, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 www.thehimalayantimes.com PAGE 9
APPOINTMENTS
Body
language
mistakes
to avoid
A
ccording to body lan-
guage experts, how
you carry yourself can
drastically impact a
first impression at job in-
terview. Here are some
such mistakes that can
give bad first impression
TILTING HEAD TO THE SIDE
OR DROPPING THE HEAD
Whether you’re playing
coy or shyness is your nat-
ural disposition, looking
down or not making eye
contact is a sign of a lack of
confidence. When some-
one is trying to make a
good first impression they
need to keep in mind their
posture: head up, nose up
and chin up. Pretend there
is a string holding the
crown of their head up so
that they don’t let their
head fall down.
HUNCHING OVER
Good posture and a
strong stance projects
openness and a willing-
ness to work. Even if your
office environment is cas-
ual and full of hipsters,
good posture is a must. It
won’t come off as overly
cocky or confident be-
cause good posture is im-
portant to be taken seri-
ously by another person.
FLIMSY HANDSHAKE
Limp or lame hand-
shakes make a horrible
first impression and can
make prospective em-
ployers doubt your abili-
ties. A good rule of thumb
is to take situational cues
by mirroring the hand-
shake you are given. Body
language is about what is
acceptable and what is
not. Good posture and a
firm handshake are ac-
ceptable and apply to all.
LEANING OUT
Your must be mindful
not to lean out or lean
away. If you lean away
from the person you are
speaking with, it sends the
message that you are not
interested or not engaged
with the other person.
INTENSE SERIOUSNESS
If you are in an office for
interview, do not walk
with a stern face. If you are
not smiling, it sends the
message that you are not
happy or engaged. You
have to smile. — ldsjobs.org
