How to make a good impression in an interview

Do you have an important job interview? To be able to succeed and choose to be one of the new workers of the company it is essential that you prepare it and think about all the aspects that can play in your favor and all those that, on the contrary, can make you make a bad impression. From the look, to the gestures you make and the first impression you make, there are many aspects that you have to regulate in order to succeed in the interview. In this article, we are going to give you some suggestions so you know how to make a good impression in an interview and get the job to be your.

Steps to follow:

1.Let”s start with an essential aspect to approach an interview in a positive way from the first moment: be punctual. It is recommended that you arrive about 10 minutes before the agreed time to show interest, availability and, above all, responsibility for the work. A thousand things can happen to you (traffic jams, you don”t find the site well, etc.) but you have to anticipate any unforeseen events and leave before home.

It is always better to arrive with time before making the interviewer wait, the image you give is of absolute lack of professionalism and you will begin the interview with a bad footing. So leave before home, find where the place you have to go is and try to arrive in advance.

2.The attitude with which you face an interview is also very important. If you arrive with bad smoke or face of few friends, the interview will not go very well. The best thing is that you show a smile, that you are well awake and that you show interest in the company and the project you want to work on. A motivated, interested and eager to learn employee is what most companies look for to be part of their team so get your best smile, be optimistic and try to establish a good connection with the person interviewing you.

3.Nonverbal communication should also be taken into account in a job interview since there are many messages that are transmitted according to the position of your body and the energy you transmit. In the previous point we talked about the power of the smile because it is also a way to communicate optimism and create a good atmosphere to face an interview; however, there are other elements that contribute to positive or negative messages and that are worth knowing:

• Avoid nervous tics: such as touching your hair, moving your leg or biting your nails. They are gestures that convey nervousness and insecurity and that can make the interview not flow naturally or calmly. The interviewer may feel uncomfortable with your presence and discard your candidacy so control your nerves and be the owner of your body.
• Do not cross your arms: it is a sign that indicates that you are a closed person and are not open to communication or new proposals. It is best to have your arms stretched out on your legs or on the table. Try not to create a physical barrier between you and the interviewer so that you do not show an image of remoteness and inaccessibility.
• Look directly into the eyeswith a friendly look: when someone dodges the look or does not dare to look into the eyes, it gives an impression of a person who can be trusted little and who may be lying to us. So to give a good image, it is best not to be afraid to look directly at your interviewer.

 

4.You can win the sympathy of your interviewer if you go to the appointment with information about the company. That is to say, that you show interest and that you have looked for previous information about the company, the way they have to work, the departments, etc. Nowadays it is easier to do this information search because most companies have a website, so we recommend that you review it, know what it is about, since when it is open, and so on.

If you arrive at the interview with information related to the company, you will earn points and prove that you are a person who is really interested in the job.

5.To make a good impression in an interview, you must also be sure of yourself and with clear ideas. A doubtful or insecure person will hardly get a good job because the qualities that are most often sought are those that allow the person to propose improvements, get involved with the company and perform their work in a professional manner. So believe in yourself, work your self-esteem and show yourself a hardworking, responsible person and know ample knowledge about the subject.

At this point we must also indicate that you watch when it comes to showing your skills because you can fall into the error of looking a bit pedantic and with an air of superiority. It is best to be sincere recognizing your virtues but always from a humble and honest level.

6.A common mistake that many interviewers usually find is that potential candidates tend to exaggerate their knowledge. This is a very negative aspect because, sooner or later, the lies end up coming to light and if they discover that you liked it can be cause for dismissal, in addition to the shame and stain on the curriculum that this entails. It is best to be honest with your skills and emphasize not on what you do not know but on everything that you are good at and excel at.

If you see that in the majority of the interviews that you have gone, you have found that you lack some kind of knowledge, why don”t you consider the possibility of learning it and, thus, improving your curriculum? Instead of lying, the wisest and most responsible thing is to accept that there is a lack and that a remedy is put on it. For example, if you are always asked for English, it is best to sign up for an academy and recognize in the interview that you do not have that knowledge but that you are in it to have it. You will show an interest and desire to improve as a professional that will be highly valued.

7.The first impression is what counts, we all know that. So, although the position for the opts is going to be in a youth office and with an informal dress, the most appropriate is that you go to the interview in an elegant and well-dressed way. Then, when they hire you, you can show your most informal side but the first moment it is important that you show a professional image taking care of your clothing and hiding tattoos or piercings that you may have.

8.Once the interview is over, you can continue to make a good impression if you send an email to the person who has attended to you, thanking you for your time and reminding you of how interested you are in the workplace. It is a very polite way to say goodbye and remember once you have left the interview.