𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 !!!

By Priyanka Biyani

“You will never get a second chance to make your first impression” – Will Roger

We all have a tendency to perceive people based on their first impressions of us. First impression has always been a debatable topic as some say no one shall be judged based on the one meeting but others say the first meeting speaks a lot about the person. So putting up with good behavior and a positive attitude is essential.

The employer tests during 15 – 30 minutes of interaction about psychological & intellectual ability and many more behavioral aspects to decide whether to offer the job or not. Hence, it is vital to portray the best version of you in the interview with the following points in mind:

1. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲: The candidate should read about the company’s vision, mission, values, culture of the company, products or services being offered, and clients or customer base of the company. This would depict your preparation and commitment.

2. 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲: While going for an interview dressing plays a major role. As your dress reflects your personality and professionalism and respect for the company’s norms regarding dress code.

3. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲: Speak clearly and confidently, maintain eye contact and listen attentively to an interviewer. Think precisely and articulate your thought and then communicate with the interviewer to demonstrate your communication skills.

4. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Highlight your achievements and relevant experience to emphasize the value it would add to the company. Reveal all the projects that you have completed successfully and show the challenges you overcame demonstrating your problem-solving ability.

5. 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Emphasis on your abilities like learning quickly, adapting to new situations, handle challenges positively and effectively. Also, let them know that you are adaptable and willing to take on multiple responsibilities, as well as that you are willing to upskill or reskill yourself.

6. 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Prepare thoughtful questions regarding the company, role, and team. Show your interest and engagement in the opportunity. Avoid asking questions about the things that have been communicated to you by an interviewer.

Remember to be authentic and genuine throughout the interview process, and let your personality reflect your qualities.