8 Ways To Leave A Good Impression During Face-To-Face Interviews

8 Ways To Leave A Good Impression During Face-To-Face Interviews

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1. Dress The Part

For a face-to-face interview, experts always suggest dressing up for the role you are applying for. It makes you appear ready for the job. You can either opt for formals or smart casuals, depending on the role you are applying for. Dressing in a neat fashion also delivers an image that you are serious about the job.

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2. Keep A Smile On Your Face

A smile always goes a long way. Therefore, when you are appearing for a face-to-face interview, always keep a smile on your face. It hides your nervousness and disguises it into appearing as a confident candidate. Apart from a smile, your body language also plays a crucial role in helping you make a good impression during an interview. It includes maintaining eye contact.

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2. Keep A Smile On Your Face

Be sure to not stare. You should also ensure nodding your head once in a while to show that you understand what the interviewer is trying to convey. You can wipe off the smile if the conversation switches to a more serious tone.

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3. Be Authentic And Positive

When you are appearing for a face-to-face interview, be yourself and speak positively about your former boss and co-workers (win an argument at workplace). If you speak derogatory things about your previous employers, you might appear whiny and someone who bad mouths everyone.

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3. Be Authentic And Positive

Therefore, you must always speak positively about your past experience. You can share your achievements in the past and your strategy to overcome pressure at the workplace.

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4. Find A Connection

Preparation is everything. Before you appear for a face-to-face interview, always research the company beforehand. Try to find the elements that are common between the job description and your experience. It will make you appear confident and help you stand out among other candidates. 

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4. Find A Connection

You can also mention an achievement of yours that reflects well on your capabilities to perform the job you have applied for.

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5. Put Your Phone On Silent

There is nothing worse than a phone ringing in between an interview. Whether notifications or calls, no employer would entertain a phone buzzing constantly when they are trying to decide if you fit the job. It is also rude to have your phone disturb a conversation.

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5. Put Your Phone On Silent

Hence, always put your phone on silent before you appear for the interview. You must also ensure to not check your phone in between the conversation. You might come across as distracted.

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6. Appear Organised

When you have everything organised, you appear confident and in control of the situation. For example, if you have a portfolio, arrange certificates and documents in descending order. It will make it easy and efficient for you to access any piece of information. If you just put everything in your bag, you will end up hunting for everything when trying to present any document.

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7. Make the First Move

When you’re a guest at your potential employer’s office, you probably expect that they’ll make the first move when it comes to introductions. And while that may end up being true, don’t be afraid to extend your hand first for that introductory handshake. 

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7. Make the First Move

With just that small gesture, you’re conveying that you’re excited to be there, ready to jump into your interview, confident, and self-assured.

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8. Ask the employer questions

At the end of a graduate job interview, an employer will always ask "Do you have any questions for me?" Your answer should always be ‘yes’ and you should always ask at least three questions.

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8. Ask the employer questions

Top tips for interview success, especially in a face to face interview, is to show you are engaged and interested; asking the employer interview questions is a great way to demonstrate this.

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