The Importance of First Impressions
Think back to your last job interview? Did you plan ahead
for what you were going to wear? Did you do research on the company and the
position? Did you think about the questions you might be asked and practice
some responses?
Based on your answers to these questions, I could form an impression of your professionalism and competence. But would that perception be accurate? Would it match up with how you see yourself? And perception, of course, is a two-way street. You also formed impressions about the person interviewing you based on their appearance, dress, organization, intelligence, and approachability. The impressions that both interviewer and interviewee make during that first meeting help set the tone for the rest of their interactions.
Based on your answers to these questions, I could form an impression of your professionalism and competence. But would that perception be accurate? Would it match up with how you see yourself? And perception, of course, is a two-way street. You also formed impressions about the person interviewing you based on their appearance, dress, organization, intelligence, and approachability. The impressions that both interviewer and interviewee make during that first meeting help set the tone for the rest of their interactions.
The Brain’s Role in Interpreting First Impressions
The Take Home Message
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