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Is crossing your arms a good idea during a job interview? Why or why not?

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Question added by Abeer AlSayed , Senior Media Relations Officer , Jordan River Foundation
Date Posted: 2017/01/16
Ali Ahmad SHRM-SCP
by Ali Ahmad SHRM-SCP , Group HR Performance Manager , FAMA Holdings Group

Body language experts would say that it is not a good idea at all. However, as you rise up the ladder, such things do not have a significant impact on the outcome of the interview. Your quality of arguments and strategic expertise are enough to nail it!

Darlene Lim
by Darlene Lim , Admin Secretary , Al Emadi Solar

Crossing arms is a big NO, NO whether you are being interviewed by big recruiters or not. (why?) It shows disrespect and could add negative impressions to the interviewer. There are some nationalities that crossing arms is just a norm, no big deal, and to other nationalities when you cross arms they might think of you as an arrogant. So rule of the thumb, never ever do it. 

Adel sobhey
by Adel sobhey , محاسب الشركة , الريادة الخليجية

in fact it's a bad idea to do It's one of the biggest myths in body language, that crossed arms mean we're feeling defensive or that we're holding something back.

Obaid ur Rehman
by Obaid ur Rehman , HR Executive , Al Bahr Al Arabi Marine Engineering Services

It will give an negative impact t your body language.

Deleted user
by Deleted user

In the western culture, crossing arms means you are done talking and want to change the topic, while here in MENA, it is a sign of stress. So it is basically a bad idea and people mostly do it as a habit and not really aware of it. 

Shahzad Khan
by Shahzad Khan , Deputy Manager - Human Resources , The Searle Company Limited

If we analyze various body posture during the interview so it explain a lot. While crossing arms mean you are in defensive mode, you are not open and not using your hand movement to express confidently.In fact this reveal -ve signal to interviewers. so be careful and watch your body language.

Mohammad Rizwanul Haque
by Mohammad Rizwanul Haque , Administration Manager , Oren Hydrocarbons ME FZCo.

No, Because it is not respectable attitude during an interview.

Deleted user
by Deleted user

Crossing your arms during an interview might be recieved as a physical barrier to communication indicating that there is little or no negotiation that the interviewee is willing to accept.  

 

It is better to leave your arms open and receptive thereby acknowledging a two-way conversation and potential for agreement and/or terms of compatability.

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Shared Services Supervisor , Saudi Musheera Co. Ltd.

Of course not it is a bad idea and meaning u boring during interview

 

Ahmed ibrahim
by Ahmed ibrahim , GENERAL ACCOUNTANT , ALFALAH FOR TRADING &CONTRACTING Co.LTD

No . cuz you must more comfortable and relaxing at interview

Subhranshu Ganguly
by Subhranshu Ganguly , Quality Analyst. , WIPRO

Sir I do not think it is the correct body language. You are telling the interviewer that you are not open to whatever the interviewer says. It is better putting tour hands on your feet. That would mean you have an open mind. 

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