I'm trying to remember my approach to the last job interview I did for my current job. It was a long time ago. What I remember is that things just seemed to click for me that day.

I do struggle in face to face communication so I can relate to your struggle. Interviews have always been tough for me.

I'll throw out a few pointers that I think worked for me, under the hope that someone with some better skills will come along with more, or better tips:

• Handshake - At beginning and end, firm but don't squeeze too hard, don't hold too long. Give a greeting.
• Eye Contact - Always hold contact when the interviewer is talking to you or when you are talking to him or her. It's ok to look away just a little when no ones talking, but don't look to far away, drop your eyes, turn them slightly to one side or the other. Don't look away enough to have to turn your head back when talking again.
• Sit attentively (don't "kick back"). Hands on lap, but don't hug yourself, keep your arms open, closed arms signal unease.
• Keep your responses concise and to the point.
• Practice, practice, practice. Especially with answers to some open-ended answers you might get.

It's good that you are doing job interview training.


Good luck!