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How to Land Your Dream Job: First Impressions

Home › Latest Information › Blog › How to Land Your Dream Job: First Impressions
Posted On 2018-08-17
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  • 4 tips to help you best prepare for an interview

  • 5 key steps to make a killer first impression

 

First impressions, how important is it?

As the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover. However, when it comes to an interview, first impressions can either make or break your chance to get the job.

As an interviewer, you can (almost always) judge whether or not you will reject that candidate in the first minute or two of the interview. So what can you do to improve your chances of having a good first impression?

 

 

4 tips to help you best prepare for an interview:  

1. Don’t go into an interview without knowing anything

“By failing to prepare, you a preparing to fail.” This rings truer than ever when it comes to an interview, as preparation is essential to being successful in making an ace first impression.

Take the time to research about the company, so you know as much as possible about it. That way you’ll be prepared to answer questions about what you know about the company and most importantly, WHY you want to join the company

 

2. Review the job description

Know as much as you can about the job. What is the hiring manager looking for? What are the typical characteristics of the people in this role? If you can, try to talk to people in this field of work to learn more insight into the role first hand from several different people to get as many different perspectives as possible

 

3. Know your interviewer 

If the person coordinating your interview doesn’t mention the interviewer’s name, be sure to ask them specifically for the names of those people you will be meeting so you can do a little research! Take a minute or two and check out the interviewer on LinkedIn if you can find them. That will give you a sense of the person you’ll be meeting with, as well as their career path and tenure with the company

 

4. Practice, practice and MORE practice

Practice doesn’t always make perfect, and practicing doesn’t mean memorizing word for word every single sentence you write. It is just about knowing or being able to assume what kind of questions the interviewer will ask you, and being able to give some background or at least examples to back up your answer. But following preparation comes the difficult part; execution! 

 

5 key steps to make a killer first impression

1. Be on time

Not too early, not too late; the perfect time is 5-10 minutes before your interview starts. If you’re running late, then call to let the interviewer know as soon as possible - this is common courtesy and often overlooked 

 

2. Dress to impress

Don’t go too overboard, and try to dress like yourself. Try to look professional and sleek (an oversized suit or a dirty shirt will not fare well)   

 

3. Be nice to the receptionists / those who attend you prior to the interview

This tells a lot about character, and more often than not, interviewers will ask them what their first impression of the candidate was – were they polite? Were they friendly?

 

4. Make the first move

Don’t be afraid to stand up and extend your hand first for the introductory handshake (keeping in mind to share a firm handshake), hiring manager’s will like this as it shows your confidence and that you’re excited and eager to be there – ready to jump into your interview.

 

5. Find common grounds

Finding a connection with the interviewer is incredibly important. Of course, the intention is not to come out as their best friend (it’s best to keep things professional) but in any interview, you are selling yourself, your skillset and the fact that you’re a fun person to work with! If you noticed the interviewer comes from the same school, the same city, or the same background as you, don't be shy to bring it up! 

 

 

A Lasting Impression

Finally, leaving a great lasting impression is just as important as the first impression – always follow up with an email to thank the interviewer for their time, and touch on some topics you discussed during the interview to show you were taking notes. 

It not only leaves a fantastic impression, but it keeps you at the top of the interviewers mind and shows your initiative and enthusiasm to join the company.  

If you’re interested to ace your first interview at RGF, apply here or contact Sarah Onishi at sarah.onishi@rgf-professional.com for a confidential chat today!

 

 

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