They might be difficult to see, but the legs and feet are, surprisingly, a good indicator of how someone is feeling towards you.

What to look for

• Both feet pointing towards you – standing or sitting in this way, indicates interest and an openness to connection.
• A foot pointed out or away. This indicates a desire to leave (almost literally, the person is telling you they would like to put one foot out the door).
• Crossed legs – usually means the person is defensive or closed off.
• Shifting weight or a leg twitching – shows the interviewer is anxious or stressed.

What to do

Sit comfortably, with a straight back and both feet pointed towards the interviewer. Even if you are doing a phone interview or a video interview and your lower half cannot be seen; if you act as you would in an in-person interview, you will come across as enthusiastic.