| Before I show you how to make a good first | | | | the contents of your resume by heart. Other |
| impression in an interview, there are certain things you | | | | applicants submit their resumes without so much as a |
| need to know. | | | | review, and end up looking clueless during the actual |
| First impressions may not last forever, but they tend to | | | | interview. |
| stick around for a very long time. For example, if your | | | | Hint: Your interviewer will most likely pull questions out |
| new neighbors see you coming home with a bruise on | | | | of your resume, so giving it a second glance will really |
| your face, you'll be viewed as violent. Likewise, if you | | | | help you ace the interview. |
| surprise them with an apple pie, they'll think you're a | | | | It would also be helpful if you research all the possible |
| fine representation of society. | | | | questions they may ask and prepare your answers |
| The trick here is to make that initial impression work | | | | ahead of time. Some of the common job interview |
| for you. Knowing these tricks is especially | | | | questions include: |
| advantageous if you want to know how to make a | | | | "Describe yourself." |
| good first impression in an interview. | | | | "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" |
| Interviews can be quite tricky themselves. Different | | | | "Why did you leave your previous job?" |
| companies have various ways of dissecting applicants. | | | | "What experience do you have in this line of work?" |
| If you really want to know how to make a good first | | | | "Why should we hire you?" |
| impression in an interview, it's best to keep things | | | | "What is your greatest achievement?" |
| simple. | | | | What did you like and hate most about your last job?" |
| Step 1: Arrive On Time. | | | | "How would you know you did a good job?" |
| Tardiness is a no-no when it comes to interviews. You | | | | "Would you be willing to be relocated?" |
| should never keep your future boss waiting. | | | | "Do you have any questions about this company?" |
| To avoid running late (like so many novice applicants | | | | Step 3: Mind Your Body Language. |
| out there), I suggest you prepare yourself a week | | | | The way you carry yourself counts for a good |
| before your interview. | | | | percentage during interviews. Your body language |
| Take your car out for a spin and know how to get to | | | | reveals a lot about your character. |
| the interview site in the quickest way possible. If you | | | | If you want to learn how to make a good first |
| don't have a car, take a bus or a cab. Doing this will | | | | impression in an interview, make sure to keep your |
| help you avoid getting lost on the day itself and will | | | | head high and your back straight. Maintain eye contact |
| more or less give you an idea of how long travel time | | | | with the interviewer and smile when appropriate. |
| will be. | | | | Don't fidget or play with your fingers because this is a |
| Pick out what you're going to wear in advance, and | | | | sign of nervousness. To overcome anxiety, take a |
| prepare everything you need to bring to the interview. | | | | couple of deep breaths to compose yourself before |
| If the company is asking for certain documents or | | | | going to the interview room. |
| pictures, make sure to have all of them ready before | | | | If you want to know how to make a good first |
| the day itself. | | | | impression in an interview and stand out from the |
| Step 2: Know Yourself. | | | | average applicants, simply follow these easy steps |
| If you want to know how to make a good first | | | | and it won't take long for you to get some hot job |
| impression in an interview, you should at least know | | | | offers. |