Appearance, smell and posture influence how we are perceived by others - including in job interviews.
The first impression often depends on the little things.
“There is no second chance for a first impression,” they say.
Any HR manager can confirm that this adage applies to job interviews.
But how do applicants make a good first impression - and what should be avoided whenever possible?
A new study shows how you can influence your perception of the employer of your choice in your favor.
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First impression: These things are perceived in the interview
The contact lens supplier Lenstore surveyed 1,000 people across Germany to find out the truth about the first impression: What factors influence our judgment at the first meeting?
Which have a positive or even negative effect on perception?
As expected,
hygiene and body odor
play
the most important role in making a good impression for 42 percent of those surveyed.
So if you take a shower before the interview and put on a pleasant, subtle scent, you can't go wrong.
Appearance (39 percent) and clothing (24%) are also important for a good first impression.
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How to make a good impression in the job interview
It is often the small things that determine how we affect others.
Much of this can be easily implemented in the job interview - try it out:
Smile Often:
Applicants who smile frequently are rated by others as
trustworthy
(32 percent) and confident (30 percent),
according to the study
.
In addition, many people consider smiling people to be
intelligent
(19 percent).
Look yourselves in the eye
: Anyone who makes a lot of eye contact during a job interview also appears particularly trustworthy (29 percent) and intelligent (19 percent).
It also shows self-confidence, as 30 percent of those surveyed think.
Wear glasses:
applicants can of course not influence their eyesight.
But if you need glasses, you should definitely wear them for an interview - for a quarter of those surveyed, they are a sign of intelligence.
Make an impression with your clothes:
According to the study, elegantly dressed people are considered to be particularly self-confident, while casual clothes, interestingly, radiate trustworthiness.
Be careful - that leaves a bad impression
And what makes a bad impression?
Over a quarter of respondents see
avoiding eye contact
as an important sign that someone is not trustworthy.
Other factors that can contribute to this include
a handshake
that is
too loose or too tight
, heavy makeup, and even
poor posture
.
Even the first few seconds can influence the success of the interview
Even if the survey is not representative, it still shows how job candidates can put themselves in a good light.
The first few seconds of the interview should be decisive in order to land the dream job.
With the 4-second trick, you make a great impression right from the start.
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