The Lost Art of Eye Contact
Cheryl Grimaldi
My husband was adamant with our boys that they learn the art of eye contact. The ability to look someone in the eye - shake their hand - hold and open doors for all those around - when introduced to someone, say their name immediately and be able to engage in conversation - no phones during meal time or talking to someone, all the while maintaining eye contact. Knowing these skills have served them well.
One of the most important things you can learn in life is how to have and hold eye contact with someone, especially in the interview process. Looking someone directly in the eye when meeting them for the first time is a signal you care, and you are interested. It gives others permission to open up because you are indicating you are ready to listen. When a group interview is occurring, and there are multiple executives in the meeting - looking around at each one is critical to let each of them know you are there for them. Making a point to look at a person if you know the point you are making may be critical to them. Eye contact with a nod of agreement is an excellent way to gain rapport.
The article below talks about practicing eye contact - especially if you are a person who has gotten away from it or never knew how to do it in the first place. Practicing this skill is one of the greatest things you can do to advance your career.
The Lost Art of Eye Contact
Michael Chad Hoeppner explains in Apple News why eye contact is so important—and why so many people avoid it.
Our team at Tangent West is known for recruiting, sourcing, and placing Executive Assistants for C-level executives in Denver, New Orleans, and Nationwide while also filling roles in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Upper Management. Reach out to our team of professional recruiters today to find the role of your dreams, or check out our open positions here.
Go Back One of the most important things you can learn in life is how to have and hold eye contact with someone, especially in the interview process. Looking someone directly in the eye when meeting them for the first time is a signal you care, and you are interested. It gives others permission to open up because you are indicating you are ready to listen. When a group interview is occurring, and there are multiple executives in the meeting - looking around at each one is critical to let each of them know you are there for them. Making a point to look at a person if you know the point you are making may be critical to them. Eye contact with a nod of agreement is an excellent way to gain rapport.
The article below talks about practicing eye contact - especially if you are a person who has gotten away from it or never knew how to do it in the first place. Practicing this skill is one of the greatest things you can do to advance your career.
The Lost Art of Eye Contact
Michael Chad Hoeppner explains in Apple News why eye contact is so important—and why so many people avoid it.
Our team at Tangent West is known for recruiting, sourcing, and placing Executive Assistants for C-level executives in Denver, New Orleans, and Nationwide while also filling roles in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Upper Management. Reach out to our team of professional recruiters today to find the role of your dreams, or check out our open positions here.
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