You've learned the eye contact formula and body language basics. Now let's practice applying these physical presence techniques in various CS interview scenarios.
Engagement Message
Which technical interview aspect do you want to master first?
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Sort these body language choices into confident vs. nervous categories during coding interviews:
Labels
- First Box Label: Confident Signals
- Second Box Label: Nervous Signals
First Box Items
- Standing tall at whiteboard
- Clear verbal reasoning
- Steady hand writing
Second Box Items
- Hunched shoulders
- Erasing constantly
- Shaky voice
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
You're at a whiteboard for a coding interview. What's your best positioning strategy?
A. Stand directly facing the whiteboard throughout B. Angle yourself to see both the board and interviewer C. Keep your back to the interviewer while coding D. Sit down to think before approaching the board
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
Type
Fill In The Blanks
Markdown With Blanks
Let's practice the complete eye contact sequence during technical explanations. Fill in the timing and targets:
Start with the [[blank:interviewer]] for [[blank:2-3]] seconds, glance at your code while explaining, then end looking at the [[blank:interviewer]].
