5 best Interview Tips from movies
Impressing the interviewer
A clip from Suits, a legal drama tv series where they solve complicated legal cases. Observe how Mike Ross is showing confidence.
His piercing eye contact with the interviewer signifies his confidence and in-depth knowledge. A nonverbal way of him communicating that he is finally getting something. He is well prepared and confident that he is capable of the work. His body posture as seen at 1:45 is very relaxed, his back is aligned with the back of the chair, not an easy position to take in an interview (a sign of high confidence). He is not hunched over as any other person in this situation might be– this shows no neediness of the character.
Mike Ross looks extremely confident in this scene,
He does purposeful movements and also reduces his body frame in order to convince Harvey and later he also gets comfortable
How he is maintaining direct eye contact to communicate with his body language that is saying truth, innocence is being displayed by his body language. One might get sympathetic to him. He is getting empathy from the interviewer.
In this last scene after the job is given to him he takes the news and stands up, signifying his respect for the interviewer and his excitement for the job. One might think his determination is strong and is willing to make efforts for the same. He keeps on maintaining eye contact giving a personality of a dependable human being.
Overcoming nervousness
Pursuit of Happiness a story of a single father and a struggling sales person. Observing his body language when he is giving an interview
He seems very nervous partly because of his appearance but he doesn’t let it be an obstacle. This movie signifies the uprising of an unemployed and inexperienced guy in his 30s.
He seems very nervous partly because of his appearance but he doesn’t let it be an obstacle. This movie signifies the uprising of an unemployed and inexperienced guy in his 30s.
He walks a little hesitant because of his appearance. His face is showing clear signs of nervousness as his eyes are popping out. He is worried about the outcome.
He pulls himself together just before entering the room, looks at a team and gets a little hesitant, but he is resilient. He shakes hand to build a rapport with everyone and introduces himself.
His firm eye contact with the interviewer makes him more believable, also this shows certainty and his self-confidence. He makes sure he is sitting with his hands clearly visible.
He wants this job, and knowing that he can do this, gives him the confidence and courage.
As a startup owner one may require to give pitches to investors, they are nervous in such situations, but their clarity in the vision and confidence in themselves gives them the courage required to see the process through to the end.He know the interview is not going as he wanted and that his impression has been a little compromised. We can see him raising his both hands in the middle of interview a final try of his to get selected and once again he is asked a difficult question which he answers using humour which not only makes everyone impress but also he gets hired.
Handling difficult questions
This clip shows how simple an interview can be when you are truly confident with your knowledge and don’t succumb to the pressure of the interviewer. He is keeping statements short and concise and complete. Although a bit of over confidence could not hurt somebody who is really good at what they are doing.
Been judged
Shawshank Redemption, an American drama of an unconventional prisoner. There are changes that take place in Andy Dufresne life and body language over the years.
He is nervous; he uses closed body language , plays with his fingers and stands in a way not to occupy too much space in the room. He is sitting straight and being quick in response, his body language is quick in reaction as he wants it to end as soon as possible. He would probably say anything to please the interviewer even if he dont mean it, this behaviour is not trustworthy sometimes and generates suspicion and the individual loses his authenticity in the end.
Looking up too much, being too keen, forcing a smile, it is evident from his facial expressions that he is forcing a smile and saying things he doesn’t mean.
A change in the body language is evident here as he walks in the room more elegantly and stands straight with shoulders laid back this time. Also he keeps a piercing eye contact with the interviewer as he sits on the chair, almost as if he is angry with the situation he has been put through
In this part of the interrogation, an honest and truthful side of this man is seen here, true to his feelings and not hiding his state and now he is believable.
Genuinity of character is one of the most important characteristics that builds deep and long lasting trust during job interviews making it a very much seeked out trait in the modern corporate business line.
Showing authority
The Wolf of Wall Street an American epic biography on Jordan Belfort. In an interview of his with the FBI agent. Jordan Belford tries to win over an FBI agent with the use of his befriending Body Language.
Jordan Belford is being portrayed as a master of body language. In this interview of his with an FBI agent, his confident hand gestures, a good listener behaviour and open body language are the key points, that displays that he has nothing to hide and is very much accountable and fair in his operations.
His welcoming character is easily likeable. He is maintaining connection with both the agents looking at the other standing at the back and making him involved in the conversation.
His nodding head as he listens to the agent’s problems and tries to understand him. Sympathetic facial expressions make him trustable as a human being.
Again he uses his hand too much, building connections , sharing positive energy, friendly behaviour and the use of physical touch to get into the personal space of the agent makes him reliable as a person.
The way he looks away and drinks shows his non-neediness in his character.
In this interview Self confidence is evident from Raju’s calm state of body language. He maintains a humble approach and a simplistic view towards his life. He keeps a smile and is confident in his abilities. His willingness to walk away with a sense of non neediness and strong self belief kept his confidence afloat during the whole interview.
