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Interview: What things HR managers really notice when they meet for the first time

2021-10-20T10:35:55.823Z


Appearance, smell and posture influence how we are perceived by others - including in job interviews. The first impression often depends on the little things.


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.

    (as)

    Source: merkur

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