First Impressions, Cultural Assimilation, and Hireability in Job Interviews: Examining Body Language and Facial Expressions' Impact on Employer's Perceptions of Applicants

Authors

Renee Cortez, Concordia University, Saint Paul
David Marshall, Concordia University, Saint Paul
Cydi Yang, Concordia University, Saint Paul
Loc Luong, Concordia University, Saint Paul

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Kim Flottemesch

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to discover what nonverbal facial behaviors are important in an interview setting. This was done by conducting interviews with eight current employers as well as four college age persons who have recently interviewed for a job. As a result, the data suggests that the two main facial behaviors sought by employers in the interview of the applicant were smiling and eye contact. Other nonverbal communication behaviors were analyzed as well. These findings will allow people to be better prepared and be more conscious of what they are displaying in the interview setting in the terms of nonverbal facial cues when interviewing for a future career.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54416/DGJN3336

Recommended Citation

Cortez, Renee; Marshall, David; Yang, Cydi; and Luong, Loc (2017) "First Impressions, Cultural Assimilation, and Hireability in Job Interviews: Examining Body Language and Facial Expressions' Impact on Employer's Perceptions of Applicants," Concordia Journal of Communication Research: Vol. 4, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54416/DGJN3336
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/comjournal/vol4/iss1/4