Body Language Tips for Interviews

Nonverbal signals shape first impressions before you say a word.

1. Sit upright but relaxed — rigid posture reads as nervous, slouching reads as disengaged.
2. Maintain steady (not intense) eye contact — for video, that means looking at the camera periodically.
3. Use natural hand gestures when explaining something — stillness can read as stiffness.
4. Mirror the interviewer's energy level loosely — matching tone builds rapport faster than contrasting it.
5. Take a breath before answering hard questions — a brief pause reads as thoughtful, not unprepared.

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