1 00:00:03,008 --> 00:00:07,023 Along with finding an opening at the 2 00:00:05,279 --> 00:00:08,820 right company having a solid resume 3 00:00:07,023 --> 00:00:10,262 writing an effective cover letter 4 00:00:08,082 --> 00:00:11,121 networking with the right people 5 00:00:10,469 --> 00:00:14,250 getting that interview and dressing for 6 00:00:12,021 --> 00:00:16,082 it properly how you manage your hands is 7 00:00:14,025 --> 00:00:18,644 in the top seven of important things you 8 00:00:16,082 --> 00:00:19,125 need to do to nail a job interview I'm 9 00:00:18,869 --> 00:00:23,400 not sure what to do with my hand 10 00:00:20,025 --> 00:00:25,634 hahaha but we do when it comes to your 11 00:00:23,004 --> 00:00:27,096 hands there are a handful of things you 12 00:00:25,859 --> 00:00:30,240 should do and a few things you should 13 00:00:28,032 --> 00:00:31,085 never do luckily for your feet there's 14 00:00:30,024 --> 00:00:34,026 only one rule keep them in your shoes 15 00:00:31,085 --> 00:00:36,314 according to a study in this book 16 00:00:34,026 --> 00:00:38,118 crazy-good interviewing showing your 17 00:00:37,079 --> 00:00:41,160 palms indicate sincerity it is linked to 18 00:00:39,018 --> 00:00:44,103 traits such as truth honesty and 19 00:00:41,016 --> 00:00:45,111 allegiance if you really want to put out 20 00:00:45,003 --> 00:00:49,032 the confidence vibe 21 00:00:46,011 --> 00:00:51,057 they say steepling like this displays 22 00:00:49,032 --> 00:00:53,861 confidence it's a gesture commonly used 23 00:00:51,057 --> 00:00:55,152 by politicians executives and business 24 00:00:54,149 --> 00:01:00,690 insider video producers who show off how 25 00:00:56,052 --> 00:01:02,321 much they indeed do now hiding your 26 00:01:00,069 --> 00:01:04,071 problems as a sign of dominance this 27 00:01:02,789 --> 00:01:06,180 type of body language shows that you 28 00:01:04,071 --> 00:01:07,152 want to assert control over the 29 00:01:06,018 --> 00:01:10,065 situation and concealing them suggests 30 00:01:08,052 --> 00:01:11,121 you have something to hide so don't put 31 00:01:10,065 --> 00:01:13,161 them in your lap or your pockets 32 00:01:12,021 --> 00:01:16,056 according to the study fidgeting and 33 00:01:14,061 --> 00:01:18,063 tapping your fingers shows impatience 34 00:01:16,056 --> 00:01:19,125 and on a personal note no one enjoys 35 00:01:18,081 --> 00:01:20,172 hearing that another person tapping 36 00:01:20,025 --> 00:01:23,064 their finger so why don't just not do 37 00:01:21,072 --> 00:01:25,158 whatever this makes you look defensive 38 00:01:23,064 --> 00:01:28,043 and insecure it's an interview not a 39 00:01:26,058 --> 00:01:31,077 performance definitely use hand gestures 40 00:01:28,619 --> 00:01:34,680 to emphasize important points but don't 41 00:01:31,077 --> 00:01:36,114 overdo it so in review show your palms 42 00:01:34,068 --> 00:01:38,139 throw in a couple steeples these bad 43 00:01:37,014 --> 00:01:41,079 boys but don't hide your palms or hands 44 00:01:39,039 --> 00:01:43,050 in general don't tap your fingers don't 45 00:01:41,079 --> 00:01:45,095 fold your arms and don't overuse your 46 00:01:43,005 --> 00:01:45,050 hands