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First impressions are everything, so if you're shy by nature, you need to break out of your shell if you're trying to impress someone. This is extremely crucial during a job interview and in fact, shy people need to "express a high level of self-confidence" even more so than extroverts, said Bill Rosenthal, CEO of Communispond, an organization aimed at helping professionals communicate more effectively. Rosenthal told us that people, in general, are "programmed to get information mostly through the eyes rather than the ears." Therefore, "when your body language isn't in sync with what you say, the interviewer will be influenced more by the body language." No matter how uncomfortable it is for you to warm up to people immediately, you need to overcome these feelings in order to give off the right message to your interviewer. Here are some things Rosenthal told us shy candidates should keep in mind when interviewing for a job: 1. Check out the place ahead of time "There's an advantage to getting to the reception area early. You'll get a sense of the company's personality," Rosenthal told us. "Sit comfortably and unwind there." With the extra time, you'll also be able to relax and gather your thoughts before you meet the interviewer. 2. Imagine yourself succeeding "Walk as if you belong there," Rosenthal said. If you look like you belong at the company, it will make it easier for everyone else to imagine you working there. | 
