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Failing to smile at interview has been ranked third in UK employers’ top 10 turn-offs when hiring. According to research from CareerBuilder.co.uk, when asked to choose the biggest body language turn-offs in job interview, employers went for:

1.       Failure to make eye contact                                                83%

2.       Weak handshake                                                                  54%

3.       Failure to smile                                                                      48%

4.       Crossing your arms over your chest                                  41%

5.       Playing with something on the table                                 40%

6.       Playing with your hair or touching your face                   36%

7.       Fidgeting too much in your seat                                         34%

8.       Bad Posture                                                                            32%

9.       Using too many hand gestures                                          13%

10.   Handshake that is too strong                                                6%

Source: Recruiter Magazine 17 August 2011