Now that we have looked at ways to prepare yourself for your interview, it is time to focus on what to do during it. 
Tips 8-11 will show you how to use your non-verbal actions to showcase your personality.

How you act and present yourself in an interview is almost as important as your resume itself.  Your resume is there to land you the interview but after that it is up to you what kind of impression the manager has of you.  The purpose of the interview is for the manager to determine how well you would fit into your role at the company. 

Your body language and other actions you make can be just as strong of an indictor of your personality as what you say in the interview.  There are several non-verbal things that you can do to increase your chances of getting the position.  Here are four of the most important non-verbal actions you need to make.

Tip #8 - Smile.  A great smile will get you far in anything.  It makes you seem like a positive and wonderful person to be around.  This type of manner signals to your employer that you will be a team player who will follow the rules and do their job.  Also, if you are applying for a position in which you will be in contact with customers or clients, you will be more likely to be offered the job if you display a great attitude. 

Tip #9 - Shake hands.  When you enter the room, immediately walk up to the manager and shake his hand while introducing yourself.  This is not only a polite but professional way to set up the type of first impression the manager will have of you.  Do not be overly eager and squeeze too tight as that may leave a negative impression with the manager.  However, a nice firm grip says something about your confidence level and can add to your overall persona.

Tip #10 - Act confident.  An air of confidence is the second best personality trait to help land you a job.  This may be especially important if you are applying for a job which customers or clients will need to trust your advice or guidance, as they will be more comfortable following what you suggest if they feel you are confident in your own decisions.  If you often seems unsure of yourself when suggesting advice to clients they will most likely not want to work with you again.  A great amount of confidence will also make an employer feel that you can handle the job and are an excellent person to fill the position.

Tip #11 - Show respect.  Employers and others in positions of authority do not like it be disrespected by workers and showing some respect may be one of the best ways to land the job.  You can do this be using words such as sir, ma’am, please, and thank you.  You can also wait for him to offer you a chair before setting and never interrupt him while he is speaking.

These actions will help to show your ability to follow the rules and be a team player.  One wrong move can cost you, no matter how great your resume is, so make sure not to show too much passiveness or aggressiveness in your body language. 

Also See :

Interview Tips Lesson Two - Preparing Your Interview Dialog
Interview Tips Lesson One - Getting Ready For Your Job Interview