MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION AT AN INTERVIEW 2
How to Make a Good Impression at a Job Interview
Interviews are a scary experience for most individuals. The interviewee is competing
with other successful applicants and should aim at winning over the employer to get the job.
He or she needs to convince the panel that he or she is best suited for the job and hence
should be employed. The first impression is critical in assuring the employer that you are the
best choice for the job. Timekeeping and physical appearance are some of the aspects that can
lead to a good job impression at a job interview.
The first step in gaining a good impress is good timekeeping. It is an indication that
you are willing and ready to take up the job (Hansen, 2014). The interviewer is not interested
in the excuses presented for being late. You should give an allowance for traffic or any other
causes of delays. Timekeeping is essential in creating a good impression for a job interview.
The interviewee should arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes early to give a chance to adapt to the
environment and get to see how the people interact in the office.
Physical appearance is crucial in creating a good first impression at a job interview.
First impressions are made not only by how you talk but also how you look. The interview
has no idea who you are and judges you by how you look when you attend the interview. It is
the first clue for the interviewers to know the kind of person they are dealing with. Official
wear is more recommended for job interviews. Proper dressing and grooming is also a
reflection of your interest in taking the job.
A good first impression is important as it can help one acquire the job. Timekeeping
helps in avoiding delays or explanations and is a good sign of interest in the job. Proper
grooming and dressing are essential during a job interview as it creates the very first
impression to the interviewer. People are judged by their outward appearance, and you should
take advantage of making a good impression by presenting yourself appropriately.
