{"id":484,"date":"2017-10-07T09:24:52","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T01:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2017\/10\/07\/got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview\/"},"modified":"2025-01-05T17:21:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T09:21:38","slug":"got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Got The Job In The First Five Minutes Of Any Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Today with online and mobile technology to help, it\u2019s never been easier to find the dream job that fits your goals. Though the job <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/market\/\" title=\"View all posts in market\" >market<\/a> is looking good right now, your first hurdle is still going to be that first job interview impression.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Today with online and mobile technology to help, it\u2019s never been easier to find the dream job that fits your goals. Though the job market is looking good right now, your first hurdle is still going to be that first job interview impression. You start, of course, by reading up on the company itself, and their competition, and then prepare to explain what you can do to fill their needs. Plus, here are the five tips you should follow to ensure you land <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/jobs\">your dream job<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fqkbp8at7OqMIH8w2uN7fmigg6ZW?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"1.png\" width=\"640\" height=\"402\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview\/#5_Minutes_T_Make_A_Good_First_Impression\" title=\"5 Minutes T Make A Good First Impression\">5 Minutes T Make A Good First Impression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview\/#_You_Can_Speak_Volumes_With_Body_Language\" title=\"\u00a0 You Can Speak Volumes With Body Language\">\u00a0 You Can Speak Volumes With Body Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview\/#_Be_Honest_About_Your_Potential_Shortcomings\" title=\"\u00a0  Be Honest About Your Potential Shortcomings\">\u00a0  Be Honest About Your Potential Shortcomings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview\/#Take_Time_To_Ask\" title=\"Take Time To Ask\">Take Time To Ask<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview\/#_Dont_Forget_Your_Manners\" title=\"\u00a0 Don\u2019t Forget Your Manners\">\u00a0 Don\u2019t Forget Your Manners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/got-the-job-in-the-first-five-minutes-of-any-interview\/#Bottom_Line\" title=\"Bottom Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Minutes_T_Make_A_Good_First_Impression\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #e33737;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FucBKYFRNDCy6lMBdUlDC-XI_n_w?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"1.gif\" width=\"30\" height=\"36.6\" title=\"\"> 5 Minutes T Make A Good First Impression<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fh3YQAYnvZct2ZGJQ4x3flzcf2nI?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"22.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"393.452\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>A recent poll finds that half of all employers surveyed stated that they size up their candidate in the first five minutes of any interview, which determines whether they\u2019ll be offered the position or not.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t give you, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/english\/prospective\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prospective<\/a> employee, much of a window. So make sure everything is on point. Dress appropriately; some due diligence should tell you whether the company is formal or more casual when it comes to <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/business\/\" title=\"View all posts in business\">business<\/a> attire. When in doubt, dress up. It will give you a sense of authority, which your interviewer can feel, and which can make you feel more in control of the whole process.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_You_Can_Speak_Volumes_With_Body_Language\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #e33737;\"><strong>\u00a0 You Can Speak Volumes With Body Language<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FoTHRIjDqpS09eQfTaE0qZgjh1Vj?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"3.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"391.5447619047619\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Body language can also be a deal breaker during that first five minutes. Failure to make initial eye contact is fatal to your chances. Lack of an initial sincere smile tells your interviewer more than what comes out of your mouth that first five minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep yourself in check when it comes to\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fiddling with things on the desk.<\/li>\n<li>Slouching posture.<\/li>\n<li>Inability to sit still in your chair.<\/li>\n<li>Letting your hands wander up to your face or your hair.<\/li>\n<li>Flabby handshake.<\/li>\n<li>Crusher handshake.<\/li>\n<li>Hands that are too busy that can\u2019t stay still.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Be_Honest_About_Your_Potential_Shortcomings\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #e33737;\"><b>\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FucBKYFRNDCy6lMBdUlDC-XI_n_w?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"1.gif\" width=\"30\" height=\"36.6\" title=\"\"> Be Honest About Your Potential Shortcomings<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fv6Fo8O3sIB4YJOS1xy2GxVmN5GQ?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"4.png\" width=\"589\" height=\"469\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to come across as either arrogant or inauthentic. That can be tricky when your interviewer asks you to discuss both your strengths and weaknesses. Avoid meaningless phrases such as \u201cI\u2019m often too hard on myself\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The impression you need to give is that you\u2019ve done some serious thinking about your capabilities and limitations. Make sure your interviewer understands that you are capable of admitting responsibility as well as accepting constructive criticism.<\/p>\n<p>Always offer specifics when describing how your skills can be put to use in your new position (always assume you\u2019ve got it already). When it comes to any weaknesses, make sure your recruiter knows that you are working on overcoming them \u2014 and give specifics of how you\u2019ve succeeded!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Time_To_Ask\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #e33737;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FucBKYFRNDCy6lMBdUlDC-XI_n_w?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"1.gif\" width=\"30\" height=\"36.6\" title=\"\">Take Time To Ask<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FunY6PULlojkKwBcRJNkXN-mAQaC?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"5.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Most interviews will end with the recruiter asking if you have any questions. The natural response, of course, is to say no and leave as fast as you can. But that can undo all the good you\u2019ve accomplished so far.<\/p>\n<p>A lack of any questions at the end of the interview likely shows the recruiter that you don\u2019t care that much about the company or the position and don\u2019t understand the interview process very well.<\/p>\n<p>Read up on the company before your interview. That\u2019s what the internet is for. Your questions should reflect at least a nodding acquaintance with the business. It\u2019s always a good idea to ask for more details about your position and how it fits into the larger picture.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Dont_Forget_Your_Manners\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #e33737;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FucBKYFRNDCy6lMBdUlDC-XI_n_w?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"1.gif\" width=\"30\" height=\"36.6\" title=\"\">\u00a0 <strong>Don\u2019t Forget Your Manners<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fse5E5IInoDiTfJX6yPyBRB4RHBB?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"6.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"480\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re bodily thrown out of the building and told never to come back, you\u2019re still in the game for the job after the initial interview is over. Don\u2019t wait to hear back, but send a thank-you note to the interviewer. Tell them you enjoyed your time with them (even if you didn\u2019t) and you look forward to the next round of interviews as a further opportunity to explain your value to their company in further detail.<\/p>\n<p>Before you hit \u2018send\u2019 double check your spelling \u2014 most especially of the person you are sending it to. If \u2018he\u2019 or \u2018she\u2019 had an unusual or difficult name, make sure you get it right by looking it up in the company directory.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #e33737;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FucBKYFRNDCy6lMBdUlDC-XI_n_w?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"1.gif\" width=\"30\" height=\"36.6\" title=\"\"> Bottom Line<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you attend a job interview, creating the right impression is your ultimate aim. By planning ahead, you can control the impression you make to your interviewer (and hopefully future employer) !<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"GIC.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"542.2222222222222\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Today with online and mobile technology to help, it\u2019s never been easier to find the dream job that fits your goals. 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