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You might be surprised to find out that the first 10 minutes of any interview are the most important for getting hired. According to a survey conducted by Robert Half Finance & Accounting employment managers make a decision within the first 10 minutes of meeting a candidate (Mangla, 2007). These managers have specific criteria that they look for. If you know these criteria you will be well on your way to getting hired. A Confident Handshake: A confident handshake is still important in business. Through reasonable strength, good circulation and a firm grip the hiring manager can tell that a person is confident and believes in themselves. If the handshake is clammy and moist it gives an impression that the person lacks confidence. Talk About Solutions: No one wants to hear about all your problems unless they are trying to justify discounting you as a client. They want to hear about a specific problem that resembles something found within their own business and your solution to that problem. Talk in concrete terms. Conversation: At an interview the employer does not want to hear short two or three sentence answers. They want to assess your ability to understand the questions and give concrete answers. Thus speaking in some length about the answer is not a bad choice. Don’t Talk About Your Previous Employer: Don’t talk bad about your previous employer. Nothing irks a hiring manager more than someone complaining about how bad your previous employer was. The hiring manager figures you weren’t a good employee there and you won’t be a good employee at their place as well. A Professional Copy of Your Resume: It may seem silly but you will want to give them an additional copy of your resume. The resume should be printed on paper that is exquisite in quality and represents your overall level of commitment to perfectionism. Write your resume according to the industry that you are in. Send a Thank You Letter: Sending a thank you letter shows your potential employer that you are interested in the job and that you appreciate their time. It also reminds them of the conversation you had and why you are the best candidate. The more you can keep yourself in the forefront of their mind the higher the chance you will get hired. Dress Well: Don’t go to an interview wearing a teal suit. Keep it professional and sophisticated. Shine your shoes, put on the right watch, and make sure your clothing is pressed. Show them that you are a professional and give them an image so they can view you in the position. Getting hires is one part impression and one part skill. If you have all the skill in the world but you can’t talk confidently about that skill they will assume you don’t know as much as you think you know. Thus having the right impression and providing the right answers will help you in get the job you want. Murad Ali, a two-time published author, writes articles and offers advertisement space for businesses. Visit http://www.thenewbusinessworld.blogspot.com and http://www.datingdesires.blogspot.com
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