How Do I Make a Good First Impression in a Job Interview? | New Here | S1E9

20 Dec 2023

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So, you’re ready to find your next job. What’s your interview strategy? This week on New Here, we learn why making a good first impression in a job interview is so important to your success – and how to do it. Career coach and TikTok creator Sho Dewan helps host Elainy Mata understand how many recruiters think – so you can make the most of your time with them. Plus, actor Jack Aschenbach shares his tips for approaching a job interview with the mindset and methods that actors use when they audition for roles. You’ll also learn how to manage your nerves, why it’s important to make a connection with your interviewer right away, and what recruiters are looking for when they interview you. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: job interviews, job search, career transitions, communication, managing yourself, careers. More Resources: • How to Make a Great First Impression (Rebecca Knight): https://hbr.org/2016/09/how-to-make-a-great-first-impression • Tips for Acing Your First Job Interview (Kelsey Alpaio): https://hbr.org/2022/11/tips-for-acing-your-first-job-interview • 38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview (The Harvard Business Review Guide): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzqOLoorgOs • How to Answer the Question, “Tell Me About Yourself” (Christine vs. Work): https://hbr.org/video/6167220292001/how-to-answer-the-question-tell-me-about-yourself • Sho Dewan on TikTok (workhap): https://www.tiktok.com/@workhap You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/11/how-do-i-make-a-good-first-impression-in-a-job-interview - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-here/id1705031803?i=1000634139347 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JBYpcYCRbpUM5D3Htoyla?si=2c999067ad484900 Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 2:02 – Interview with Actor Jack Aschenbach 9:43 – Interview with Sho Dewan 21:48 – Takeaways/Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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