4 ways to make a good impression in a job interview

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Staying professional in a job interview may seem like an easy enough task, but do job seekers really know what that looks like to recruiters nowadays? 

Only about 20% of applicants make it to the interview round in the application process, according to training and learning platform Simplilearn, which means that it’s important to make the time in front of recruiters count. Resume Genius recently listed a guide to help job seekers navigate their interviews successfully

“What really matters here is effort. Employers want to see that you care about getting this role, and one easy way to show effort is to dress well. First impressions matter a ton. Applicants should show hiring personnel that they care about the job and they’ve done their part to look professional, but of course, most employers do know that even if a good employee isn’t wearing a suit, it doesn’t mean they’re going to be a bad employee. 

Diversity and inclusion policies are also making it easier to express your individuality at the workplace, but showing you care about this role is key here, and something that immediately sets a positive impression is the way you dress and how put together you look. I wouldn’t recommend showing up to a work interview in anything super casual, even if that’s what the workplace culture appears to be. If you’re really unsure and want to show you’re putting in effort, dress a level above the company’s dress code. A little overdressed is still better than being underdressed.”

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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