| The first thirty seconds of the interview will | | | | application form then they are a person who cannot |
| ultimately determine if you get the job or not. Not | | | | plan ahead for tasks and are a poor choice for |
| only are first impressions crucial they are everything. | | | | employment at that place of work. |
| If you have created a bad first impression you are | | | | Second in the list of concepts is presentation. Dress |
| sunk dead in the water. It would have been much | | | | well and appropriately. Be neat. Details count down to |
| better for your career and employment prospects if | | | | clean fingernails and clean and polished shoes. How to |
| you had never shown up for the interview, called in | | | | dress? Generally look at the industry and its |
| sick so to say and stayed in bed at home for the | | | | employees. Do not overdress to impress the |
| day. | | | | interviewer. If you are applying at an organization |
| You have been screened into an interview because | | | | where people dress in a jacket and tie it is wise to |
| you have appeared qualified on paper. The employer | | | | dress as such or one step up. To come in an |
| uses the interview to learn whether or not you have | | | | expensive tailored Armani suit may not be a wise |
| the personal qualifications needed to fit into the | | | | idea. |
| organization. As well the interview process is used to | | | | Attitude after the previous two concepts are |
| confirm and further conform you work habits and | | | | attended to can be the number one factor. Attitude |
| work performance skills in action. | | | | is said to be the primary factor that influences an |
| The first thirty seconds count most. People form | | | | employer to hire. First of all concentrate on being |
| basic opinions as well as basic assumptions about you | | | | likeable. Interviewers want to hire pleasant people |
| within the first 30 seconds of meeting you. These | | | | whom others will enjoy working with on a daily basis. |
| opinions and assumptions may be conscious choices | | | | To project that you are highly likeable it is best to be |
| by the interviewer. In many cases this process in an | | | | friendly, courteous and enthusiastic. Speak positively. |
| unconscious one. The interviewer may never realize | | | | Use positive body language. Smile. |
| that they have determined basis assumptions of you | | | | It is best to project and air of pride and confidence. |
| - that determine you career path. It may never be | | | | Act as though you thoroughly want and deserve the |
| acknowledged that these prejudices so to speak are | | | | job - not as though you are desperate for the job. |
| even recognized as being held never mind | | | | Demonstrate enthusiasm. An applicant's level of |
| acknowledged in conversation. The role of | | | | enthusiasm often influences the employer as much as |
| assumptions in our daily lives is integral. | | | | any other interviewing. The applicant who |
| If we did not make assumptions about people and | | | | demonstrates little enthusiasm for a job or even life |
| places we encounter we would be spending most of | | | | will never be selected for employment positions. |
| our daily lives starting from scratch on everything in | | | | It is best to demonstrate knowledge of and interest |
| order to determine information, tactics and strategies. | | | | in the employer. Saying that "I really want this job" is |
| The first thirty seconds do count. Interviewers will | | | | not convincing and mature enough. Explain in the |
| often say that they usually form strong opinions | | | | interview why you want the position and how that |
| about applicant in the time it takes for the job | | | | position fits into your career plans and ultimately |
| seeker to walk across the room and say "Hello". | | | | benefits the employment organization. It may even |
| How can you make those first impressions and those | | | | be that the employer's position or firm offer unique |
| vital 30 seconds work for you as opposed for | | | | opportunities or training that are highly relevant to |
| against you in your quest for that job or gainful | | | | your career and personal growth. |
| employment or gainful advancement. | | | | Perform your best at every moment. It is not as if |
| It comes down to 2 concepts. Preparation, | | | | you are on parade or presenting a false show. Be |
| presentation and attitude. | | | | sincere but remember that there is no such thing as |
| Prepare to be be prepared. Arrive on time with the | | | | "time out" during an interview. Even from the |
| essentials. Never arrive late or if an emergency arises | | | | beginning treat even the receptionist courteously. |
| phone ahead. Show that you are a person of honor, | | | | You may want to enquire about his or her name and |
| integrity and respectful toward others. | | | | conduct basis small talk. In the end it can be said that |
| If the interview requires some preparation or tools | | | | you never really know who can ultimately help or |
| plan ahead to either do the task or bring the | | | | hinder your job employment prospects and success. |
| equipment. Many a job interview is sunk even before | | | | Lastly remember that an interview and the interview |
| the event when a potential job seeker does not | | | | process is a two way street. You should project a |
| bring a pen to fill out an application. Strike one. It is | | | | genuine and sincere interest in determining whether |
| reasoned by many gatekeepers of the first step in | | | | you and the employer can mutually benefit from your |
| the organizational hiring process that if a person | | | | gainful employment. |
| cannot even prepare to bring a pen to fill out the | | | | |