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First Impressions are key! It all starts with nonverbal communication. Let us INFLUENCE OURSELVES before even walking through the doors. Tell yourself we're great and we're getting this job!!!

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How To Make A Good First Impression | Interview Tips

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Shave.

Cover tattoos.

Wear hair in appropriate style.

Minimize piercings.

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How To Make A Good First Impression | Interview Tips

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Start with a firm handshake and a smile! Introduce yourself. Be confident yet respectful. Remember power language, we're getting this job!

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Not to relaxed.

Maintain appropriate eye contact.

Smile.

Don't fidget.

No crossed arms. It's defensive.

Be mindful of hand gestures.

Don't check watch or phone.

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-Use accountable language when explaining gaps in work history or why you're planning on leaving your current job.

-Use we statements when describing prior job duties at current/prior jobs.

-Precision not vagueness. Remember, we want this job. Don't give them the opportunity to let doubt enter their mind. Influencing others isn't a bad thing in this situation.

-Regulate Interaction: be mindful of interviewers tone of voice, drawl or pause at the end of a statement. Be prepared to respond in a clear and confident way to keep the interview on track.

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When the interview is closing this is the time to reiterate the verbal and nonverbal tactics that make you come across confident and able to do this job. Enough interaction should have occurred by now that you may be able to use convergence to your advantage. Want them to think you'd fit into their culture fairly easily.

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The University of Kansas School of Business