How Important Is Attitude in a Job Interview?
Sometimes the first impression is the most important part of a job interview. Starting a job interview with the wrong demeanor can sabotage the process before it begins. Exhibiting a positive, confident attitude can be just as important -- and perhaps more important -- than work experience.
Confidence
Stepping into an interview can often engender nervousness and a bit of intimidation. This can set the stage for a poor interview. Walk into your interview feeling confident and upbeat. A recruiter is more likely to hire a candidate who begins the interview with a strong handshake and warm smile than one who fidgets due to nervousness. If you are nervous, take a few slow, deep breaths before the interview to try to relax.
Openness
Most recruiters are interested in determining whether you are the best fit for a position. They are prepared to ask you a series of questions that will determine whether you have the skills, talents and abilities to perform the work duties of the job they have to fill. Be willing to answer any questions that an interviewer offers you. A willingness to accommodate the situation at hand will go a long way to pleasing the recruiter and possibly being hired.
Relaxed Attitude
The best candidates are those who go into an interview with a relaxed and upbeat attitude. Recruiters are not looking for candidates who have all the answers; they want to hire employees who are good problem solvers and are ready to try new ideas. If you have a solid work history, smile a lot, can laugh and can easily handle a tough problem by working through it with a well-defined strategy, then you will go a long way toward winning over a recruiter.
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Confidence
Stepping into an interview can often engender nervousness and a bit of intimidation. This can set the stage for a poor interview. Walk into your interview feeling confident and upbeat. A recruiter is more likely to hire a candidate who begins the interview with a strong handshake and warm smile than one who fidgets due to nervousness. If you are nervous, take a few slow, deep breaths before the interview to try to relax.
Openness
Most recruiters are interested in determining whether you are the best fit for a position. They are prepared to ask you a series of questions that will determine whether you have the skills, talents and abilities to perform the work duties of the job they have to fill. Be willing to answer any questions that an interviewer offers you. A willingness to accommodate the situation at hand will go a long way to pleasing the recruiter and possibly being hired.
Relaxed Attitude
The best candidates are those who go into an interview with a relaxed and upbeat attitude. Recruiters are not looking for candidates who have all the answers; they want to hire employees who are good problem solvers and are ready to try new ideas. If you have a solid work history, smile a lot, can laugh and can easily handle a tough problem by working through it with a well-defined strategy, then you will go a long way toward winning over a recruiter.
Read more | work.chron.com