How to create chemistry with your interviewer

How to create chemistry with your interviewer How To Connect With Your InterviewerPosted April 22, 2013, by Josie Chun You carefully iron your best outfit, clean your nails and brush your hair so youre looking immaculate, give yourself plenty of time so youre not late, and front up with equal parts nervousness and excitement. You throw your shoulders back and put on your best smile youre there to impress. First date? No, youre heading into a job interview. When meeting someone for that all-important first meeting, the way they appear on paper (or on their LinkedIn profile) doesnt always match up with what youre met with in real life. Its not just a matter of ticking all the boxes as with any relationship, it really comes down to nebulous qualities such as chemistry, rapport and connection. Surveys have shown that the majority of interviewers base their final decision on chemistry with the candidate. In fact, a study featured in the American Sociological Review suggests that empl oyers are mora likely to hire someone that they have more in common with, rather than the most skilled candidate. Directly applicable skills are still the most important criteria, but fit with the organisation/culture comes a close second and has a huge influence on final decision-making, especially when it comes down to you and another equally skilled candidate. So make sure you do everything you can to make the best impression possible and generate some of that magical chemistry. It could be what gets you the job 1. Make eye contact One of the most important ways to establish rapport is to make eye contact with the person youre speaking to. Not too much, of course, as staring too hard and too long will probably freak them out, but making eye contact will help you connect and demonstrate that youre a straightforward, honest and confident person. 2. Smile Smiling and being warm, open and friendly will go a long way towards creating chemistry but dont overdo it Just try to relax a nd show your natural warmth. 3. Use their name Everyone likes to be addressed personally, so make an effort to remember your interviewers name, and make sure you get the pronunciation right 4. Be a good listener Being a good listener is one of the best ways to establish rapport. Listen carefully to what your interviewer says and repeat or confirm points if appropriate. When its your turn to speak, be confident and dont be afraid to ask questions. Asking relevant, intelligent questions based on what youve been told will show the interviewer that youre both thoughtful and attentive. 5. Use open body language Your body language can have a huge impact on how you are perceived during an interview. Sitting with an open and relaxed upright posture (no crossed arms) will facilitate rapport, and subtly mirroring the interviewers body language, facial expression, rhythm and tone will unconsciously increase the feeling of connection. 6. Be authentic While you can learn specific techniques to h elp develop chemistry with your interviewer, anything that feels contrived or fake, or that smacks of insincerity, will only hurt your cause. Ultimately, you have to be yourself, and theres no point getting a job based on false pretences. Sure, practise your job begegnung and prepare your answers to possible interview questions, but be sincere, really think about what youre being asked, and answer as thoughtfully and honestly as you can. 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