Saturday, October 18, 2014
The Power of Body Language
Whether you are talking to a client or having an interview over video conferencing, it is important to remember that most of the communication is nonverbal. You need to be aware of your body language and what it is communicated to the other person. One of the things that is very important when talking to other people is to maintain eye contact. If you do not make eye contact, it will come across as that you are not comfortable or not confident. Shaking someone's hand is often one of the very first impressions we
have of another person. If your handshake is weak or flaccid, then you
are sending the message that you are, too. Be firm in your handshake,
but avoid the kind of death grip that actually causes pain. When your arms or legs are tightly crossed, this indicates to others that you are in a defensive frame of mind. The key here is to relax and not fidget either.
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If you are using video conferencing and those types of communication services, make sure that the lighting is flattering. You would be surprised what a difference it makes.
ReplyDeleteI use internet phones services and video conferencing for many of my interviews. It saves me a lot of time.
ReplyDeleteVideo conferencing can also be used for training sessions for a large number of people. It is very efficient.
ReplyDeleteBefore the video conference or meeting, find a room to stand in such a way that you take up as much space as possible. It will help you will being more confident.
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