๐ผ First impressions are crucial. ๐ผ
Think of an instance where you meet someone new in a social setting – you try to work out who they are, judge them and come to a conclusion fairly immediately. This is no different for any Interviewer(s).
Making the right first impression involves:
- How we present ourselves/our posture.
- Do we appear confident/nervous?
- If we smile, frown or look scared?
- Do we make eye contact/too much eye contact?
- Our handshake and body language.
I take clients through all of the above (if required), it is very difficult to tell what your own ticks are or how you present yourself.
Tips
- When you practice with a coach and or learned friend, practice entering the room and all of the intial introductions/ice-breakers/handshake/posture etc.
- Evaluate how you did through feedback, work on improving weaknesses.
- Make eye contact (but not too much), dont stare or gaze but focus when emphasizing a point. Share eye contact with all Interviewers irrespective of who posed the question.
- Sitting up and slightly forward in an interview shows a candidate is engaged, interested, is listening and creates the right impression.
Most important
โก๏ธ Competence breeds confidence, if you are prepared for the Interview, this shines through in every aspect of how you present yourself. โก๏ธ
I am interested to hear any comments or additional tips on what else matters most for forming the best first impression?
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