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Nov 2023
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How Do I Make a Good First Impression in...

Harvard Business Review
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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)

· Tips for Acing Your First Job Interview (Kelsey Alpaio)

· 38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview (The Harvard Business Review Guide)

· How to Answer the Question, “Tell Me About Yourself” (Christine vs. Work)

· Sho Dewan on TikTok (workhap)

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