Body Language & Rapport in Interviewing - Selection Interview Skills Series

The body language and tone of interviewers have a big impact on job applicants. Find out the five best ways to build rapport and ensure you put your applicants at ease. Learn about providing encouragement and explaining positively and how to invite and respond well to questions.

Key Learning Points

This videos gives insight into interviewees:

• People get anxious in interviews
• Inexperience increases anxiety
• Panels may cause anxiety 
• Your body language can make it worse
• Reading a resume during an interview shows you are not prepared
• Your manner may adversely affect the applicant

Best ways to build rapport:

1.  Positive start 
2.  Positive body language
3.  Provide encouragement
4.  Explain positively
5.  Invite and respond to questions

This video is part of the Selection Interview Skills Series. A practical series of programs for anyone involved in interviewing. A wide range of case studies will provide useful examples for evaluation, discussion and exploration of key skills. Ideal for managers, team leaders, consultants and trainers.

Target Audience

Managers, Executives, Trainers