Part III: The Interview
Remember, the interview began when you got the call. It continues even as you walk through the main entrance, and identify yourself to the receptionist. Be courteous and polite to EVERYONE, at all times. Do this not just because it’s prudent for your situation, but because it is the right thing to do.
You have heard about first impressions, and perhaps no where else is it more true than in the job interview. Regardless of the “official” length of the interview, the essence of the first interview itself only lasts a few minutes—or less. It all depends on how long it takes for the hiring manager to inwardly decide whether or not he or she likes you. This decision, drawn from the gut, is typically made within just a few crucial moments. Your appearance, your eye contact, your outgoing personality, even your handshake, will make all the difference in the world.
In other words, if you blow it in the first couple moments, there is little hope for recovery. It may not seem fair, but that is the realit
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