First impressions

In addition, it is important to note that the first few minutes (some
say seconds) of an interview are also very important in swaying the
interviewer’s mind. As the old adage goes, first impressions tend to
be lasting impressions. Briefly (we’ll cover these in more detail later
on), the things to look for include:
• dress;
• handshake;
• eye contact;
• facial expressions;
• tone of voice.