COMMUNICATION
– How am I coming across? Is my message clear?
It’s not just what you say! There is much more that impacts the interview. The impact of face-to-face communication can be broken down as follows:
55% through non-verbals
38% through tone, speed, and volume of our voice
7% through words
What does this mean for you in an interview?
You’ll need to consider not just WHAT you say but HOW you say it!
Nonverbal Communication Skills – Messages are conveyed during the interview by how you say things and how you present yourself. Here’s how to reinforce your verbal messages with positive nonverbal communication:
• Dress professionally.
• Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake.
• Maintain steady eye contact.
• Use positive vocal qualities and facial expressions.
• Sit attentively.
Verbal Communication Skills – We all know that what you say is essential. Here’s how to make it powerful:
• Listen carefully and answer exactly what is being asked.
• Ask for clarification if you don’t understand the question.
• Take a few seconds to think of an answer if necessary.
• If you don’t know the answer, say so and prepare to move on.
• Give clear, concise answers.
• Don’t exaggerate or be negative.
RESOURCES
- Learning Point – http://www.learningpt.org/ Learning Point Associates applies research and evaluation, direct professional services, and policy knowledge to create change at every level of the education system—classroom, school, district, state and national.
- Professional Development Institute – http://www.webteaching.com/ The Professional Development Institute offers quality online courses for K-12 educators. For every PDI course, teachers have the option of earning graduate-level extension credit from the prestigious University of San Diego (USD) or continuing education units from the world-renowned University of Southern California (USC).
- Resume’s That Win – www.resumesthatwin.net Resumes That Win is a minority owned boutique resume writing firm that provides comprehensive resume and career services to those who desire extraordinary, specialized attention.
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