From the course: Plan Your Next Play in IT
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Interview actions speak loudly
From the course: Plan Your Next Play in IT
Interview actions speak loudly
- [Instructor] You've arrived at the interview, and it's now showtime. Your actions, some of them you'll recognize as soft skills, will tell the interviewer a great deal about you, so you want to make sure they're saying good stuff. You've probably heard the expression, "You never get a second chance "to make a good first impression." This is especially true in an interview. A good first impression may open the door for the job. A poor first impression will slam the door shut. Let's take a look at how you can use actions and body language to make a good impression. Again, these suggestions are primarily for face-to-face interviews, but many apply to phone and video interviews, as well. From the moment you walk through the front door of the building, or pick up the phone, the pressure is on to make a good impression. Being a bit early shows you're eager for the interview opportunity, can manage your time, and respect the time of others. How does that expression go? "If you're early…
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