Job Interview Tips – 7 Tips to Help You Make a Great Impression and Ace the
Job Interview

Job interviews
can be intimidating. Before you even open your mouth and say your first words,
the interviewer has already formed a first impression of you. This first
impression is visual, and it is instantaneous. The interviewer has noted your
overall appearance, including how you are dressed, the way you carry yourself,
your facial expression, and your grooming. Is this a lot to size up in an
instant? Of course, but we are visual creatures. We all make these instant
judgments when we meet others, whether we are conscious of them or not.

Before your next job interview, take a
few minutes to prepare, both physically and mentally. When you appear confidant
and relaxed, you’ll be much more likely to land the job you want. Here are a
few tips to help you present a polished, professional image.

1. Remember that your physical
appearance is your visual resume. Interviewers form an impression of you before
you have a chance to say anything. Make sure you are appropriately dressed and
impeccably groomed.

2. Be prepared so you don’t have to
search for things under pressure. Have your resume and business cards ready,
and a pen and notebook handy for taking notes.

3. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes
before the interview. If you arrive too early the interviewer may feel rushed.
Needless to say, never be late for a job interview. Find out exactly where the
office is located, so you allow time to get upstairs if your appointment is on
the 30th floor of an office tower. If you are taking public transportation, allow
enough time for unexpected delays. Giving yourself this extra window of time
will allow you to arrive fresh, rather than feeling stressed and worried about
being late.

4. When you meet the interviewer,
smile, make eye contact, say your name and shake hands. Making eye contact
doesn’t mean staring into the interviewer’s eyes, but it does mean focusing
attention on the person you are speaking to. Don’t let your eyes wander all
over the room, or attempt to read the files on the interviewer’s desk.

5. Pay attention to your body language.
We are often anxious before meeting a potential employer, and our faces may
show it. Take a deep breath, try to relax, and remember to smile.

6. Be careful not to take over the
interviewer’s space. Keep your briefcase or purse on your lap or on the floor
beside you. Don’t spread your papers over the interviewer’s desk.

7. At the conclusion of the interview
shake hands again and thank the interviewer for taking the time to see you.
Send a brief Thank You note the next day. It will set you above the crowd.

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Lynda Goldman is the published author
of 30 books including How to Make a Million Dollar First Impression, and a
business communications and etiquette consultant for corporations. Subscribe to
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