Negative Body Language During an Interview & Question Categories

Avoid these actions, so the interviewer knowsWringing hands; Makes the interviewer think you
you are interested. These actions are alsoare...Anxious, nervous, scared
distracting and annoying.Interviewers ask a wide range of questions, so
Avoiding eye contact; Makes the interviewer thinkbe prepared with the following question categories.
you are...Dishonest, indifferent, insecure, nervous,Question Categories
passiveWork and Education: What have you done and
Biting lip; Makes the interviewer think youlearned? Why did you leave your last job? What
are...Anxious, fearful, nervousdid you like most about your last job? What did
Scratching head; Makes the interviewer think youyou like least about it? What is your management
are...Bewildered, confusedstyle?
Flaring nostrils; Makes the interviewer think youSkills and Competency: What can you do?
are...Angry, frustratedDescribe a challenging work issue you had to face.
Folding arms; Makes the interviewer think youHow do you handle pressure? What is your most
are...Angry, defensive, disagreeing, disapprovingsignificant career accomplishment?
Narrowing eyes; Makes the interviewer think youPersonality, Values and Goals: Who are you? What
are...Angry, offendedmakes you a good team member? Where do
Raising eyebrows; Makes the interviewer thinkyou see yourself five years from now? How
you are...Disbelieving, surprised, unpreparedhave you grown in the last few years?
Shifting or slouching in seat; Makes the interviewerBehavioral and Situational: Can you tell a story?
think you are...Apprehensive, bored, restless,Tell me about a time when you had to juggle
uncomfortablepriorities to meet a deadline. If we were to hire
Tapping feet; Makes the interviewer think youyou, what would you do in the first 60 days?
are...Anxious, nervous