For many managers, personal qualities have great importance in choosing the right candidate for a particular job. Despite the perfect CV, for many employers it is important what kind of person the candidate is and what they have to offer for the specified position.

Well, to make a strong first impression, try to display the following qualities:

In the business world time is money.

Being late and delaying can only create a loss for the company, so they are undesirable. Never be late for a job interview. Accuracy is the first sign that you are able to timely deal with tasks. Every employer wants by their side a disciplined and conscientious person.

It is not difficult to recognize a person who believes in themselves. Straighten up and calm down your body. Talk convincingly about your qualifications and skills. For employers it is much easier to believe in someone who believes in themselves. However, be careful not to cross the fine line between confidence and arrogance. Every employer wants a self-confident employee, but no one wants an employee who flies in the clouds and thinks he is above all else.

Initiative and self motivation.

It is important to convince the person who interviewed you that you have the ability to work independently and perform tasks without someone constantly breathing down your neck. In the dynamic environment in which managers operate, there is no time to hold hands and constantly share instructions. Highlight cases where you have worked independently on a project or when you took the initiative to realize your idea. Show that you have not only ideas, but that you are not afraid to take steps to implement them.

It is important to show that you are up to date with the latest developments and trends in the field in which the company operates; show that you are curious and willing to learn. Ask questions.

In a dynamic era in which we live, flexibility is a quality which must be highlighted at a job interview. Talk about situations in the past when you have successfully adapted to the changes.

Presentable appearance.

Some people really judge a book by its cover. However reiterate that appearance is not everything, the fact is that it can enhance or ruin a first impression. With the help of clothing you can look older or younger, more mature and wiser. Everything is a mental game with perception, so before you go to the interview, do your research on how to play it best.

High energy is clear evidence that you can work long and hard. No, this does not mean that you should be hyperactive to get the job, but you need to show that you are an energetic person who will do everything to succeed. Energy is contagious and stimulating, so that’s why the energetic personalities are attractive candidates.

Successful people want to have by their side employees who share their thirst for success. In a few sentences tell about your past successes and emphasize that you always aim higher and higher.

Even if you are tired of going to interviews, the moment you are having an interview, put on some enthusiasm. The enthusiasm shows that you are a person who enjoys what he/she does. Talk with passion about your profession and about the potential job. It is very important that the person who interviews you gets the impression that you believe in the mission of the company, because people tend to work harder when they feel connected to their workplace.

Originally posted 2017-04-03 17:46:30.