Your First Impression Begins Before You Know It

A new client told me about a job interview that had gone so, so well. Or so he thought. Everyone seemed impressed with his resume, his accomplishments, and his education. But the job went to someone else. It turned out that he may have blown the interview before even entering a conference room. Nervous and rushed, he walked into the entrance of the company’s offices and lost his temper with the receptionist. You never know who has an influence on a hiring decision. I discussed this situation and the importance of the first 90 seconds of a job interview in a recent interview program on job interviews on CKLW-AM Radio. Remember to turn on the charm early!