Why do interviewers keep a poker face?

You may encounter an interviewer who is unemotional and unwilling or unable to give you a nod, smile or word of encouragement. Many trained interviewers assume a poker face in order to avoid providing any feedback (either positive or negative) during the interview.

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2024-01-04 21:36:52

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Is it poker face or emotional?
It's called a poker face because poker players have adopted having a deadpan or emotionless expression on their face while playing poker.
2024-01-19 06:11:39

How do you train yourself to have a poker face?
Maintaining a poker face involves tending to your tone of voice. Speak low and slow. Reduce your rate of speech, which may speed up if you're angry or fearful. Speak from your diaphragm (your lower abdomen) to produce a deeper and more resonant voice.
2024-01-15 22:24:43

What do you call a person with poker face?
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to poker face, such as: deadpan, deadpan expression, impassivity, inscrutability, mask, and seriousness.
2024-01-08 15:57:34

Is it good to keep a poker face?
A poker face isn't suitable for every situation, nor should it be a consistent way of communicating. Concealing too much, too often can make you appear less trustworthy, competent, and likable.
2023-03-27 02:53:10

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