STEPS AND WAYS TO IMPRESS INTERVIEWER IN 10 MINUTES

First impressions are really important and will last long after you leave the room in case of an interview. The 10 minutes,’ YES’, the first 10 minutes of an interview are crucial and can be a make-or-break factor.

Learning how to make a memorable impact in a few minutes is a powerful tool that applies to all interviews. There may be a time in your job-hunting adventures when you come across a speed interview - the interview version of speed dating - in which you have a limited time span to convince an interviewer to hire you. Or perhaps you'll bump into a manager hiring for a position at a networking event and need to sell yourself in a quick conversation. Here are some steps and ways for a lasting impression.

1. PICK ONE GOOD STORY THAT WOWS

Prepare one really memorable story that displays the qualities the hiring manager is looking for if you only have a few minutes to make an impact. It should be something that showcases an instance when you went above and beyond and an example that is truly unique. It could be a women's/Men’s group you spearheaded at work or maybe even a pop-up restaurant you started on the side.

2. GET YOUR POSTURE RIGHT

People can instantly associate negative traits with you if you slouch, So posture is really important in an interview. Stand and sit up straight, and walk confidently into a room with measured steps.

3. MASTER THE SMILE

Be sure to smile to put your interviewer at ease, but be natural. Don't smile too much, or you may seem nervous. Practice in a mirror to perfect the smile.

4. HAVE WARM, DRY HANDS

Make sure you have a firm grasp when you shake hands, because you definitely don't want a limp handshake.Wipe your hands before the interview, and be sure to do it without the interviewer looking. You might want to rub your hands together as well to warm them up.

5. WEAR A POP OF COLOR

Try adding some color to your outfit to make yourself stand out among the drab grays and blacks, if it's appropriate. Your whole outfit doesn't have to be bright red, but you can choose statement earrings or a cute scarf to stand out, Men can go with a red or checked tie.

6. BE CONCISE

One of the biggest mistakes to make during a short interview is rambling. Your interviewer may lose focus, and you might not be able to get to all your points if you're not succinct. Practice making your answers as concise as you can.

7. THINK IN BULLET POINT

For every answer, try to think in bullet points. This will help you be more succinct and pace yourself with your answers. Pro tip: prepare for the interview questions by writing out the answers in bullet points.

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