Do you
think it is only the interviewer you must impress?
So you have worked hard
through your job search, have done everything according to “the book” and your
interview day is here. You are dressed
appropriately, socks match, well groomed and eager to attend. You check your watch and all is going
well. You arrive at the place and walk
through the door. You are greeted by the
receptionist and sit down.
Did you speak with the
receptionist? Did you address
her/him? Did you introduce
yourself? Did you learn the
receptionist’s name? Did you tell her/him
why you were there?
Don’t forget that
the receptionist can play a very important “hidden” role in the screening
process. After the interview is finished
and you have left, the front desk person will address any issue with the
interviewer and pass on any opinions.
As an interviewee you
must remember that it is not only the interviewer you will be meeting
with. Any person you come in contact
with, during your time at the place of business, could very well be your new co-worker
in the future and he/she could play a very important unseen role in your
success for being hired.
The importance of a
first impression can never be underestimated.
It may very well be the difference between a job offer and the “no”
pile.
