First impressions can be a hard thing to get
past in any situation. During an interview you want to give the best first
impression that you can. There are many small things that you can do to assure
that you give the best impression possible. They are as follows:
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You can never be too
polite to the person that directs to your waiting area when waiting to be
interviewed. A small gesture like, asking how they are doing can work wonders
for you when you leave the building later.
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While waiting to be
interviewed, sit properly and behave as if everyone passing you by is your
potential interviewer. (They just might be) Smile at people as much as
possible. Do not act impatient or bored, it sends the wrong message. Some
interviewers will keep you waiting just to see how you handle yourself.
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Greet you interviewer
with a firm handshake and a smile.
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Remain standing until
your interviewer asks you to be seated. It is simply polite and shows proper
etiquette.
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Again, dress according to
the type of job that you are applying for.
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Show yourself to be well
organized, by having all things needed for the interview.
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While waiting do not eat
or drink anything.
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Don’t chat on your cell
phone while waiting for your interviewer. It makes you look distracted.
