How to Make a Good First Impression at an Interview

first impression at a job interview a monster guide you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but most of us do there may be a classic novel lurking behind that garish sleeve but we rarely take it off the shelf and open it to find out it's the same with interviews if you turn up looking a mess or with a scowl on your face you may as well have saved the bus fare your interviewer will probably see you before they hear you so knowing what to wear in an interview can put you 10 points ahead of the opposition before you've even opened your mouth even before you get to the interview room be well-mannered and positive with the reception staff and everyone else you encounter on the way to your interview you could be working with them in a few weeks time this is also a great opportunity to make sure your voice isn't about to crack or dry up on you try to relax a bit and build up some confidence before your interview starts you will have no idea the structure of the company or who has influence in the decision-making process so treat everyone with equal courtesy the receptionist may be married to your interviewer and could have a major influence on your future body language and handshake are vital in creating the right impression make sure you're not avoiding eye contact glancing nervously for side to side playing with your tie or fiddling with the zip on your bag interviews are often scary sometimes intimidating and always stressful but don't be freaked out by at all remember why you're here be clear about what you want to say and what you want to ask and keep your cool in the first few minutes be as positive about everything as you can even if you had a horrible journey try not to let your frustration show don't forget to smile from time to time and show interest in what you're being asked when quizzed about your current role don't be tempted to diss your employer show them you're here because you see it as a positive career move not because you're running from a job you're not happy in showing a positive attitude is the single most valuable first impression you can make the right attitude really can have that much impact this guide was brought to you by monster for more advice jobs and career tools visit monster dot code at UK

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Length: 2min 44sec (164 seconds)

Published: Fri Nov 19 2010