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How to Build Rapport with Interviewers

by THEA kelley | September 29, 2017

“We just clicked, right off the bat.” How can you build that rapport with your interviewer in a job interview?

One fast way to get rapport with interviewers is through mirroring their posture, gestures , energy level and way of talking. Here’s a great two-minute video that shows you how to do right–and not in a phony-looking way.

Using the techniques in this video will make your interviewer feel more comfortable being with you, which is bound to increase your chances of getting the job.

When you first started reading this post, you may have thought mirroring sounded unnatural or sneaky. But when you watched the video, what did you think? To me, the candidate looked just as natural and real when she was mirroring the interviewer. That’s because mirroring is something people naturally do. We just don’t usually call it that, or even notice that we’re doing it. It’s part of having good social skills and being able to put other people at ease.

Practice this in various situations so that it comes naturally when you need it most. Build rapport with interviewers and get that job! And for more ways to create a feeling of connection with your interviewer, read my posts “Master Small Talk for Job Search and Interviews” and “How to Expect the Interviewer to Like You (So They Will).”

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