First impressions on an interview
It’s human nature when you go on an interview to be worried about the first impression you make on your potential new employer. You’re dressed for success, you’ve done some research on the company and you’re ready to sell yourself to the interviewer. Did you ever consider that first impressions go both ways? You need to consider the impression the company and the manager makes on you. If you get this new job you’re going to be spending a lot of time at this company. You might be spending more time with your boss than you do with your spouse or significant other. For this reason it’s important to read the impressions you get of this manager. If you don’t like what you see or experience (for whatever reason large or small) then it’s a pretty good bet you’re not going to be comfortable working there. When you go out on your interview absolutely be ready to make the best first impression possible. But don’t ignore the first impression you get of the company and your new potential boss.