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Here's what to do with your hands during a job interview

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In a job interview, every little thing matters  from your ability to make eye contact to the color of your suit. So youll want to pay extra close attention to what you do with your hands while youre sitting across from your interviewer.

Here's what to do with your hands during a job interview

Mike Nudelman,Shana Lebowitz

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