Getting Ready For A Fabulous First Impression
Study Up On Your Employer And Interviewer. One of the most irritating things as an employer is having someone come into my office who does not know my background or what is offered in my office. Do your homework before any interview. This is important for two reasons. First, you want to know if the business is a good fit for you. Second, you want to know as much about the person and place where you are interviewing as they know about you. The internet is a great source of information. Visit the company's web site. If you know the name of the person who is interviewing you, search for them. Determine if they have written any books, articles, or book chapters which can give an insight into their interests. Everyone likes to talk about themselves. If you can get lucky and get an insight into the personal life of your interviewer, talking about their interests can be a great way to leave a positive impression. At a minimum, at least know the basics about the company you are asking for a job from.
Don't Pad Your Resume. If a prospective employer finds that you have padded your resume with experience or training which you do not have, that will lead to an immediate filing in the big round filing cabinet. By the same token, be sure to include all of your strengths in your resume. It is your time to convince your employer that you are the one to choose. It should also be about one page in length unless you have some outstanding information to pass along. The second and third pages are not likely to ever be seen.
Send A Thank You Note. Always send a personalized thank you note after an interview. Be sure to insert information from the interview into the note to show that it is not a form letter. Also reemphasize why you want the position and what would make you the best candidate. Don't include your entire resume, they already have that, simply include a brief sentence or two. By sending a thank you note, you not only show appreciation for the time of the interviewer as well as your attention to detail but your name and credentials get back in front of them for a second time. As an interviewer I can tell you - not many people send thank you notes.
Moderation is always crucial. When considering dress, perfume, cologne, makeup, or jewelry, be sure to think subtle. In most cases, I would argue that perfume and cologne are not warranted at all. Some people are allergic to certain scents and coming in with a cologne that your interviewer is allergic to can be extremely detrimental.
Remember what your mother always said. Mothers are excellent at giving advise while growing up. Listen to them. Sit up straight, trim your hair, cut your nails. You only have one chance to make a first impression. In this case, that first impression may land you a job that lasts for a lifetime - and the initial decision can be made in less than a second.
Don't Pad Your Resume. If a prospective employer finds that you have padded your resume with experience or training which you do not have, that will lead to an immediate filing in the big round filing cabinet. By the same token, be sure to include all of your strengths in your resume. It is your time to convince your employer that you are the one to choose. It should also be about one page in length unless you have some outstanding information to pass along. The second and third pages are not likely to ever be seen.
Send A Thank You Note. Always send a personalized thank you note after an interview. Be sure to insert information from the interview into the note to show that it is not a form letter. Also reemphasize why you want the position and what would make you the best candidate. Don't include your entire resume, they already have that, simply include a brief sentence or two. By sending a thank you note, you not only show appreciation for the time of the interviewer as well as your attention to detail but your name and credentials get back in front of them for a second time. As an interviewer I can tell you - not many people send thank you notes.
Moderation is always crucial. When considering dress, perfume, cologne, makeup, or jewelry, be sure to think subtle. In most cases, I would argue that perfume and cologne are not warranted at all. Some people are allergic to certain scents and coming in with a cologne that your interviewer is allergic to can be extremely detrimental.
Remember what your mother always said. Mothers are excellent at giving advise while growing up. Listen to them. Sit up straight, trim your hair, cut your nails. You only have one chance to make a first impression. In this case, that first impression may land you a job that lasts for a lifetime - and the initial decision can be made in less than a second.
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