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First Impressions

It is said that someone meeting you for the first time will evaluate you within the first 10 seconds of your meeting, people appraise your visual and behavioral appearance, they will observe your demeanor, mannerisms and body language and even assess your grooming and accessories. All with the first 10 seconds!

That can be a daunting thought in any situation but in an interview it can be downright scary! Even so you must give the best first impression that you can and there are some things that you can do to assure that you give the best impression possible;

• You can never be too polite to the person that directs to your waiting area when waiting to be interviewed, being courteous and well mannered is essential.

• When waiting to be called for interview, 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. Some interviewers will keep you waiting just to see how you handle yourself

• Again when waiting, do not eat or drink anything, do not chew gum or talk on your mobile phone, in fact if you haven’t already done so, turn your phone off!

• Greet you interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile.
  

• Remain standing until your interviewer asks you to be seated. It is simply polite and shows proper etiquette.
  

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