- 26 March 2026
As part of the English Enhancement Programme under the HIGH Programme, the HSUHK Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) organised a targeted workshop on 26 March 2026. Titled "Beyond Words: Non-Verbal Strategies to Stand Out in Interviews", the workshop was facilitated by instructor Ms Wu Jiayi, Virginia, whose structured and encouraging approach guided participants through every stage of the learning process. Postgraduate students responded positively, highlighting the workshop's practical focus as a key benefit for their professional development.
The session was highly interactive from the start. Participants explored the critical role of non-verbal communication in interview settings, from eye contact and posture to gestures and facial expressions, and how these subtle signals can significantly shape the impressions they make on interviewers and employers.
From timed activities to real-time coaching, students learned to decode the unspoken language of professional interactions and apply deliberate, confidence-projecting body language in high-stakes settings. Many noted that becoming more conscious of their non-verbal cues helped them feel more composed and in control — a skill they can immediately carry into scholarship interviews, networking events, and job applications.
"This workshop opened my eyes to how much non-verbal communication matters in interviews. The practical exercises helped me become more aware of my body language and how to use it to build trust and confidence with interviewers."
"It was wonderful to see the participants so engaged and willing to step outside their comfort zones. Non-verbal communication is often overlooked, but it can make or break an interview. I hope this workshop gave everyone a new lens through which to see and present themselves with greater confidence."
This workshop reflects Graduate School's ongoing commitment to nurturing postgraduate students who are not only rigorous researchers but also compelling communicators ready to thrive at every stage of their careers.
Centered on the "H-I-G-H" philosophy, the Graduate School of HSUHK launched the HIGH Programme to provide postgraduate students with immersive growth support. Driven by both academic research and social practice, the programme aims to achieve the goal of "Research with Impact, Impact with Care."