Making a standout impression starts the moment you enter the building, from greeting the receptionist to your first exchange with the interviewer.
The goal is to carry that momentum from start to finish, ultimately landing the job or progressing to the next round of interviews.
Now the question is how do you make a good first impression outside of providing thoughtful answers throughout the actual interview?
Taking time to thoroughly research the company will make it easier to create natural talking points outside of your interview questions.
It only takes a few seconds for the first impression your interviewer will have of you and will be based on your physical appearance such as the clothes you wear and your hygiene.
Make sure you arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes early and use that extra time to relax and prepare for the interview.
Make sure you are not selling yourself short and being honest when answering questions about your qualifications.
Finding out more information on your recruiter and/or interviewers through professional networking sites like LinkedIn can also help with relationship building. The more background information you have, the more comfortable you will be in your interactions.
If the first impression of a candidate was good, employers are more likely to “sell” the job to the recruit. That could mean a better candidate experience and a higher chance for a new hire.
Job interviews are hard enough on their own; there’s no use making it even harder on yourself by making a bad impression. First impressions can dictate the rest of the interview, and it’s pretty hard to recover if you make a bad one.
Even though it sounds scary, there’s no need to panic. With a little preparation beforehand, you’re sure to make a great impression and win over your interviewers.
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