Did you know it only takes the first few seconds of meeting a new person to leave a lasting impression? Well it's true and this is particularly important to pay attention to for those currently or soon-to-be engaged in the interview process.
Maybe you're gearing up for a career change, have remarkable experience, but haven’t formally interviewed in several years. Interviewing can be very intimidating, but don't lose sight of your first impression with everyone in the office, starting with the receptionist. It's the first impression that can make or break the outcome of your interview for that dream job!
It's the little things that matter - your appearance, demeanor and even your body language that contribute to how others form an opinion of you. Princeton University psychologist, Alex Todorov, writes, “We decide very quickly whether a person possesses many of the traits we feel are important, such as likeability and competence, even though we have not exchanged a single word with them. It appears that we are hard-wired to draw these inferences in a fast, unreflective way." You only have one shot at a first impression and in order to set a positive tone for your interview, keep a checklist of these do’s and don’ts of making a good first impression at the the forefront of your mind.
The Do's for a Remarkable First Impression!
The Don’ts for a Remarkable First Impression!
Whether or not it’s fair, first impressions are unavoidable. It is human nature to immediately categorize individuals when we first meet them. Good interviewing practices could be the only thing between you and getting that dream job! So if you’re left wondering why you didn’t get the job you seemed qualified for, then take a look at the impression you may have left with the people that interviewed you. The answer could be right in front of you. Just remember… you never get a second chance to make a remarkable first impression!
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