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attention to such advice, it would be to your advantage to do so now. The
look of class and competence includes the following behaviors:

W Keep your shoulders back.
W Keep your head erect.
W Avoid folding your arms across your chest.
W Avoid sitting or standing with arms or legs far apart in what
could be described as an “open” position.
W Use gestures that enhance your verbal message.
W Nod your head affirmatively at appropriate times, but do not
overdo it.
W Project your voice loudly enough to be heard.
W Articulate clearly - do not mumble.
W Use good diction.
W Use pauses for emphasis.
W Watch your pace - avoid tallcing too fast or too slowly; many
nervous people tend to talk rapidly.

Perhaps as much as anything, people
If you concentrate with class always make the other person

on what is being feel comfortable. Wait a minute, you
say, I’m the one who is uncomfortable.
said rather than on Perhaps, but focus your attention away
how you are doing, from yourself. Give your attention to
the other person and you may be sur-
you w”’ most prised how well the interview can go.
create a good If you concentrate on what is being
impression, said rather than how you are doing, you
will most likely create a good impression
on the interviewer. Being other-directed
with your nonverbal communication will male -you seem more likable and
competent than many other candidates who remain self-centered and
nervous throughout the interview.