Ankur Warikoo Explains 7-38-55 Rule for Interview Success

Imagine you're trying to tell someone a story.

The 7-38-55 rule says that only a small part of how much they understand and believe you comes from the actual words you use, which is like 7%.

A bigger part, about 38%, comes from the sound of your voice – if you sound happy, sad, or excited.

The biggest part, 55%, comes from how you stand and move your body, like if you smile or look nervous.

So, even if you know all the right things to say in a job interview, how you say it and how you look can matter much more to the person interviewing you.

It's like the 'how' is more important than the 'what'!