First 10 Seconds of Your KUMC Interview

What you do and say during the first 10 seconds of an interview may determine whether you are hired. Some prime examples of initial interview behavior that could result in a candidate's rejection:

• A weak or half-hearted handshake.
• Failure to maintain eye contact, indicating a lack of self-confidence.
• Slouching in the chair or looking either uninterested or intimidated.
• Lack of enthusiasm or responsiveness.
• Poor grooming or inappropriate dress.
• Smoking.
• A hostile or abrasive attitude.
• Boastfulness, egotism, or being overly aggressive.
• Acting as if the candidate is doing the interviewer a favor by being there.
• Treating the secretary or receptionist in a cavalier, or condescending manner.