Five Seconds and Counting

You only have five seconds to make a first impression. In a job interview, these five seconds could determine how you spend a large portion of your life. To make the best first impression, follow these quidelines: 1. Make sure you are dressed appropriately and well groomed. 2. Keep jewelry conservative and cologne/perfume subtle. 3. Make eye contact. 4. Shake hands with a firm, full-handed grip. 5. Introduce yourself. The interviewer may have gone through several interviews already, and could lose track of where he left off. 6. Smile. A smile shows sincerity, caring, and interest.