Handshake is absolutely not a new term for us. This is a simple and a frequent thing that everyone does. Handshakes are considered to be the western culture of greeting peoples and it is now spread all over. It is the most common way of greeting each other inspite of their gender, nationality, etc.
A firm handshake would show case the sense of confidence, security and also the reliable nature of yourself to others. Handshake is considered to be the most easiest way to determine the character of a person. It more often pin points your body language.
It is generally said that when two people are found with same skills and potentials, the one with the better handshake is chosen for the position.
It is generally said that when two people are found with same skills and potentials, the one with the better handshake is chosen for the position.
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Why does a HR makes a handshake ?
What are the types of Handshakes ?
How to make a Handshake at the interview?
Do's and Don'ts of the Handshake
Why does a HR makes a handshake ?
A simple handshake is enough to sweep you at once. It is a simple litmus test that could easily get you to get caught red-handed. The handshake is all enough for an employer to determine your confidence level and the determination.
With a proper outfit, you may feel your self very comfortable. When your name has been called, you may have a casual walk to the panel. You may have a smiling face and your appearance may give away a positive opinion on you to them.
And here is the twist. When you enter into the panel or the interview room, the HR (interviewer) may have a handshake with you, if at all he needs to make it. This doesn't mean that he likes you or he greets you. This is a test. As already said, interviewing a pool of hidden tests.
What are the types of Handshakes ?
There are several types of handshakes that are prevailing in the existence. But since our focus is on getting a job, we would make it as simple as that to have a glance at only the few types that are to be considered.
1. Dominating (Taking control)
2. Submitting (Giving control)
3. Professional
Taking control is the type of the handshake which an HR would follow (not always). Most of the interviewer make this type of handshake to their candidates. This handshake symbolically means that the candidate must be in the control of him/her.
The second type of the shake which we are discussing is the submissive type which most of the candidates does when the HR gives the Dominating shake. The submissive shake represents that the candidate is in the control of the interviewer.
The above stated handshakes are common from the side of the interview and it is mostly prevailed in the IT industry (You will surely experience this after you get a job). The third type is the Professional handshake that doesn't let either of their hands down and main a equilibrium in the position of the hands.
There are also other type of the handshakes as - bone crushing, dead fish, hand hug, keep back. But in the context of the interview, the above listed are 3 major types that are very frequent in use.
How to make a Handshake at the interview?
When an HR makes his/her hand for a handshake, you must in a position for a response. You must have a proper preparation for that response. There may be both male and the female interviewers in the panel. The HR may either give you a dominant or a professional shake. Never ever expect him/her to have a submissive shake. That would never happen.
And the way of you response, that is, the way of holding their hands helps them to sort you out. As we have discussed the three major types of the handshakes, you might have got an idea of the preferred type.
The third type of the handshake - the Professional shake is the preferred one in almost all the situations. Even if your HR is making a dominant shake, feel free to turn his hand slightly (also lightly) to make it a professional shake.
Do's and Don'ts of the Handshake
1. Do maintain a genuine eye contact with the opponent person during your handshake. This will state your confidence level to them.
2. Give a smiling look and also great the opponent with the words - "Hello sir/ Hello mam".
3. Don't ever give a handshake with wetty hands. Some might have their hands get wet frequently due to sweat. Please wipe off before you make the shake.
4. Make your handshake to be a firm and indeed a short one.
5. Stop giving your shivering hands as this might make the opponent guess your nervous nature.
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