People say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. The CAM Report says this is especially true in job interviews. Although they might feel like an eternity, interviews are actually really short periods of time when it comes to learning about a person. The CAM Report recently wrote an article that stated that candidates are chosen for jobs in the first 10 minutes of an interview! Can you believe that?
Here are some tips to help you ace the first 10 minutes (taken from CAM REPORT, October 2008):
- BE ENTHUSIASTIC Confidence is key.
"Make good eye contact, offer a firm handshake, and demonstrate good posture. Be crisp, clear, and succinct when responding to questions and talking about your skills."
- DRESS FOR SUCCESS When you look great, you feel great.
"Wear your best business suit, shine your shoes, cover tattoos, clean up facial hair, and make yourself otherwise presentable."
- BE PREPARED Know the company and demonstrate your knowledge through asking questions. Know yourself. Go to an interview ready to share examples of previous work and school experience.
