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First Impressions
It
takes only 2-3 minutes for the average person to form a
first impression. So do your best to leave the prospective
employer with a good impression of you.
IMPRESSIONABLE
CHECK LIST
Dress
for success, "create the best possible image." It is important
that you arrive at the interview well groomed, clean and
neat.
THE HANDSHAKE
Always
begin by shaking hands with the interviewer and introducing
yourself to him/her.
THE ELEMENTS OF A
HANDSHAKE
Make
sure your handshake is firm. Place your hand in the other
persons' and shake the hand up and down once or twice. Remember
you don't have to squeeze the other persons' hand or hold
it in a death grip.
Regardless
if the interviewer is a man or a woman extend the same firm handshake. If the
interviewer dosen't automatically extend his/her hand for you to shake, extend
yours.
Always rise
to your feet when shaking the interviewer's hand and introduce yourself. Don't
forget to smile and look the interviewer in the eye.
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