Body Language
Nonverbal signs that are used to communicate
What is body language?
What is the first thing you should do when you walk into an interview and introduce yourself?
What is "shake the interviewer's hand"?
The action of representing oneself or one's views or interests
What is self advocacy?
This language is strong and may hurt others feelings. We tend to use this language with those we are close with, like family and best friends.
What is "direct language"?
Frequently referred to as "windows to the soul". Important to make contact with these when speaking/engaging with someone. This is a natural and important part of communication.
What are "the eyes"?
The first basic interview question most employers will ask you at the start of your interview.
You "take the lead" in asking your boss what tasks he'd like you to complete at the beginning of each shift. Once he tells you, you complete them all independently.
What is initiation?
This language is a more gentle way of approaching a situation. We tend to use this language when we aren't close enough to ask or tell someone something exactly how we see it.
What is "indirect language"?
Someone may cover their mouth when
they don't want the person their interacting with to see their facial expression
You might respond to this questions by telling the interviewer what you like most about the position and why.
"Why are you interested in this position?"
You got in an argument with your parents as you left the house this morning and they told you you can't go to your best friend's party this weekend. You can't focus at work and your boss keeps asking you, "what's going on today?"
What is poor concentration/attention?
"That was boring." is an example of
The hand gesture "clenched fist" may suggest
some on is feeling angry or frustrated
You should always have an answer to this questions prepared. Something about yourself you feel you need to improve.
What is one of your weaknesses?
You are working on completing one task at work, but a customer starts talking to you about their personal life. You engage in the conversation and forget what task you were completing.
What is "easily distracted"?
unfriendliness/anxiety vs. friendliness/willingness
At the end of an interview you should always
Ask the interviewer questions!
It takes you a while to understand a new task at work. You ask your boss to tell you again in shorter terms that will be easier for you to understand.
What is "asking for clarification"
One of your classmates asked you if you know the answer to a homework question. You don't want to just give him/her the answer. What is an example of an indirect response?
Maybe you can look in this section of the book.
Have you tried looking it up online?