3 Ways to Make a Good First Impression

Even though making a good first impression is vital during a job interview, it is not the most difficult thing in the world to accomplish. All you need to do is be mindful of how you act and speak during a job interview, and you should have no problem making a good first impression. But, in the event that you struggle in this area, we have three ways to make a good first impression in today’s post, so you can ace your next interview.

Dress Well for the Interview

Job interviews vary based on the type of job for which you are interviewing, and the level of formality involved. By the time you reach the third and fourth rounds of a major interview, things may be more or less formal than the first and second rounds, depending on who you are meeting with in these interviews. No matter the formality of the interview, or the job for which you are interviewing, you should always dress well. Arriving to the interview in proper business attire will only help your cause. If you attend a job interview in ripped jeans and an old shirt, you will not be taken seriously and might even be asked to leave before the interview even starts.

Introduce Yourself to Others

Do not wait for people to introduce themselves to you when at a company for a job interview. This will give people the impression that you are timid or even too good to introduce yourself. When you introduce yourself, be sure to make eye contact, speak clearly and use a firm handshake. Explain to whomever you meet who you are and why you are at the company. Tell everyone you meet that it was a pleasure speaking to them and that you hope to speak with them again in the near future. Even if you fail to get the job, you will at least have made a lasting impression on the employees and management of the company. This could lead to a phone call down the road about a different job that became available.

Have Confidence When Entering a Room

There is nothing wrong with displaying a little confidence during a job interview. You can go too far with your confidence, so be sure to keep it on an even level. When called back to the interview room from the lobby, walk confidently down the hall and walk confidently into the room. Do not slump or walk with your head down. You are being interviewed for a reason; the company liked your resume or your phone interview, so you should not doubt yourself in the least bit.

If you put all three of these tips together the next time you go on a job interview, you should be successful in landing that job. Contact Smart Talent today to speak with a recruiter about your job search.