how to influence your future employer

[lana]

When you ask questions you express interest in the company and the interviewer understands that you did some research.

Originally Posted by lookingforjob

You have to look calm on the outside, no matter how nervous you might be on the inside. Answer all interview questions professionally, smile, look the hr person in the eyes and don't forget to ask questions at the end of the interview

[Ascended]

sell a whole bunch/perform crazy for the first lil bit, and then slowly simmer down til they start paying you more

[anderson]

Originally Posted by Tsveta

1. Don’t blink your eyes frequently.
2. Keep your hands away from your face.
3. Don’t lick your lips.
4. Look into the other person’s eyes.
5. Don’t clear your throat frequently.

These tips can be used not only to influence your future employer but to influence your potential clients (if you are in Sales). Don't underestimate the body language. You influence them on unconscious level and for some reason they like you. Let’s say that during a presentation you play a lot with you jewelries or your watch; it makes them feel nervous too...

[RSTech]

Originally Posted by lookingforjob

smile

I think this is very important. Its not just your professional abilities that are being interviewed, this is also a test of your personality. If you are very serious during the interview to the point where you don't smile, laugh, etc. you may give off the wrong impression. On the opposite side of the coin you don't want to be a prankster and crack jokes through out the interview. I like to smile often during an interview and if a joke is made I laugh. Show the interviewer that you want to be there.

[SDuncan]

One more tip - Don't be a low talker, speak up. Let them hear what you have to say.