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" As a\u00A0body-language expert whose clients include entrepreneurs, investment bankers, barristers and the leaders of multiple Fortune 500 companies, India Ford knows exactly what it takes to ace a job interview. Here, she shares her insider tips on how to conduct yourself in the right way to guarantee success\u2026 Smile, but not too much.\u00A0Greet your potential employer with warmth and friendliness, but be aware that showing too much of\u00A0your teeth\u00A0will make you seem desperate for the job. Don&amp;#039;t tilt your head too much, particularly when talking, as this can make you appear submissive. Keep your head straight and maintain eye contact to show you&amp;#039;re listening and interested. Try switching your gaze from one eye to the other when talking about something important. Adopt a confident posture.\u00A0As women, we\u00A0often constrict our\u00A0body size\u00A0and take up the least amount of space as possible, diminishing ourselves. Men are the opposite and tend to spread out, taking up as much room as possible. Both of these are wrong; instead, pull\u00A0your shoulders back and place your\u00A0feet firmly on the floor. Rest your hands either in your lap, on the table or on the arms of your chair. This will make you seem open, interested and sure of yourself. Stand up\u00A0as soon as you see your interviewer approaching \u2013 don&amp;#039;t wait for them to reach you. Standing up to greet someone is a sign of respect and will earn you brownie points. Get your handshake right. The handshake is powerful: it\u00A0sends an important message about\u00A0your levels of confidence and energy, and is great for building a rapport. Hold your palm vertically, ready to make palm-to-palm contact. Match the firmness of the other person&amp;#039;s grip. As you shake hands, smile, keep your head vertical and make eye contact, sending a signal of confidence and credibility. Always ensure your hands are visible. Avoid putting them in\u00A0your pockets or behind your back. When we can&amp;#039;t see someone&amp;#039;s hands, we are hard-wired to become suspicious. Visible hands send a message\u00A0of honesty\u00A0and show\u00A0that you have nothing to hide. Avoid crossing your arms\u00A0or holding objects in front of you, as this creates an invisible barrier between you and the interviewer. Steady eye contact is vital.\u00A0Use\u00A0your most effective\u00A0connecting gesture to project\u00A0sincerity and trustworthiness. India Ford is the\u00A0body-language expert for Total Jobs and the\u00A0#MillionPoundJamie\u00A0campaign. *** MORE BAZAAR AT WORK     "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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