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No matter who you are, job interviews are stressful. But they can be particularly hard for introverts. Here are the top nine job interview tips for introverts to help you to put your best foot forward.First impressions count and they stick. Research shows that those first few seconds and minutes of an interview can make a lasting impression.With studies finding that still, open, positive, body language, direct eye contact and a smile sends a subconscious message that you’re confident, sociable, friendly, capable and persuasive. Key factors in landing that dream job. But what do you do if you aren’t naturally outgoing and need time to internally process information before making a response? The good news is that there are strategies...

One of biggest things that stands in the way of you and the job you want is your non-verbal communication. Within as little as a tenth of a second your body language, facial expressions, breathing, gestures and paralanguage or the way you speak has revealed valuable information about your personality, confidence and emotions. Here are the job interview body language mistakes to avoid if you want to nail that dream job. Before you’ve even had a chance to say “ hello “ your non-verbal communication has revealed who you are and how you feel. This information helps others make a snap subconscious decision about you. Your like-ability, competence, personality, sociability and even your ability to persuade. It’s also a main factor in whether you...