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Research conducted by accessories specialists William May has revealed some interesting insights into the psychology of first impressions, and how we judge other people upon meeting them. With experienced candidates often hard to come by, find out how to create a strong first impression even when you’re doing the interviewing.
A new survey has revealed what we notice about another person when meeting them for the first time. The study shows that 35% of us notice facial expressions first, whereas 27% examine how we dress. Body language was the third most popular choice, with tone of voice bringing in 10% of the vote.
The research revealed a certain generational gap between our first judgements. More than one in three
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of those aged between 18 and 24 selected dress sense as their top factor, whereas facial expressions was the most highly rated for all participants over the age of 35.
HOW TO MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION
AS AN INTERVIEWER With studies showing that it can take as little as one tenth of a second for someone to make a judgement
about you, first impressions are vitally important.
As we recover from the recession, candidates with the right skills and experience can often be hard to come by. Remember that they’re interviewing you just as much as you’re questioning them, and the first impressions they have of you will reflect on the wider business as a whole.
So if you’re trying to fill a role and have interviews lined up,
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