How can you impress an interviewer in such a short time? Confidence and enthusiasm are the corner-stones for success. Keep the following points in mind preparing for an interview?
Impressive dress: A major part of the impression you make on a hiring manger is how you dress yourself. Go for a nice suit or formal business dress though the company you are seeking a job has casual environs.
Be calm: The best way to make an impression on the interviewer is not to show any pre-interview anxiety. Reach the destination 10-15 minutes before the interview begins so that you will get time to relax.
Show some decorum: Every hiring manager seeks feedback from everyone who has come in contact with you. Try to exchange pleasantries with those who meet you instead of engaging yourself in a disturbing conversation on your cell in the elevator or lobby.
Be brief: If the interviewer asks you whether you had any problem reaching the place, just say ‘yes' or ‘no'. Avoid giving a list of traffic problems etc.
Pay attention to little things: Hiring managers often form opinion on how you shake hands, maintain eye contact and sit in a relaxed posture. Your no-verbal hints say a lot about your character and personality. Sitting tight with your arms crossed, making tense facial expressions send wrong signals.
Showcase your knowledge: Often you will be asked to speak about yourself, your experience, about the company you want to work with and why you want to join their firm. While answering these straight common questions, you should relate your response to the firm's needs and priorities and as such you must research the place of the firm in the industry and its vision.
Have a positive attitude: Even if you have feared that you might have made initially a negative impression on the hiring manger's mind, stay focused on what you can accomplish as you will have enough time to give the interviewer the positive side of your personality and your professionalism. Normally interviews take about 50 minutes for the staff-level jobs and more than an hour for management-level applicants. Make sure you are not made any common mistakes like rushing your responses or not listening to the question properly.
However well prepared you may be things may not go the way you want. Even if you are facing a bouncer, keep your cool and be confident. This is the sure way you can impress an interviewer.
