First 5 minutes of your interview matters most. You can make a good interview impression

First impressions and your interview

How long does an interview last?

Some say only 5 minutes - regardless of the actual length of the interview.

Why is this?

If you have not presented yourself in a credible and professional manner within the first 5 minutes of the interview, it is going to be difficult to regain the interviewer's interest in you and your resume. Creating successful resume (CV)

What does the first 5 minutes of your interview mean?

Within the first 5 minutes of your interview, you need to have convinced the interviewer that:

• You are capable and professional

• You are a serious contender for the job

• You are in control of yourself and the interview

So, why is the interviewer looking for within the first 5 minutes of your interview?

The interviewer will have noted the following traits within the first 5 minutes:

• Your appearance

• How you introduced yourself

• Your posture and composure

• Your eye contact

• Aspects about your personality and who you are

Think about what type of an impression all the above forms in a person's mind. All this information and analysis within the first 5 minutes of your interview!

How important are those first 5 minutes of the interview?

Interviewers are interested in finding people who are competent and able to present themselves in a professional and capable manner during the interview. Resume cover letter outline and write a covering letter for resumes

Spend time practicing what you are going to do and say during those first 5 minutes of your interview.

Make sure you are going to make an impression that would even impress you! Terms and conditions of salary negotiation  and what is the time to raise the salary issue