Psychological Tricks To Make Interviewers Like You

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Using Psychological tricks like mirroring body language, addressing by name, and reflective listening helps build rapport with interviewers, here are some things to know.

1

Wear Professional Attire

For managerial roles, business professional attire like a tailored blazer with pants or skirts and low heels is appropriate.

2

 Recruiter by Name

Using the recruiter’s name during the interview helps build rapport.

3

Recruiter’s Mannerisms

Subtly mimic the recruiter’s body language, posture, tone, & gestures to build a connection.

4

Recruiter's  Concerns

Be aware that the recruiter is evaluating you based on four primary questions like last work, culture etc.

5

Compliment the Recruiter

Show that you’ve done research on the company’s achievements, and weave this knowledge into the conversation naturally.

6

Practice Reflective Listening

Show that you’re actively listening by paraphrasing and summarizing the recruiter’s statements.

7

Attention to Body Language

If the conversation lacks mention of follow-up, emphasize your enthusiasm by asking about the next steps.