- Swallowing repeatedly/ excessively
- Pulsating carotid artery
- Nervously touching face
- Leaning away from the interviewer
- Constantly checking their cell/ smart phone during the interview
- Sweating profusely when the environment, dress or activity do not warrant it
- Exhibiting “goose bumps”
- Hairs standing on end of the arms and back of the neck
- Fidgeting/ nervous hands
- Playing with fingernails
- Toying with jewelry
- Rubbing hands or fingers together
- Touching face/ rubbing hands
- Patting/ soothing/ stroking/ massaging any area of the body (reassuring gestures)
- Tapping their chest
- Scratching repeatedly
- Tugging at clothing or any area of the body
- Hiding hands
- Pointing away (misdirection gesture)
- Continually picking lint
- Nervously moving arms
- Folding arms across chest
- “Locking” onto anything, leaning/ grasping/ holding any physical thing
- Moving rapidly or tensely
- Displaying exaggerated movements
- Appearing restless
- Tapping foot
- Nervously moving feet
- Exhibiting impatience and wanting to abruptly end the interview
- Restless shifting of weight from one foot to the other
- Placing the hands inside groin area (protective/ reassuring gesture)
- Crossing/ uncrossing arms/ legs
- Sitting on edge of seat (preparing for flight)
- Slouching in chair
- Attempting to verbally or physically pick a fight
