How to Make a Good First Impression in a Job Interview - Ft. Sarah Johnston

How to Make a Good First Impression in a Job Interview - Ft. Sarah Johnston // How do I make small talk before job interview? There are first impression job interview statistics that Sarah details that reveal how those interview first impressions seconds matter, what to wear to an interview, and how to make the best impression possible.

Sarah Johnston is a former corporate recruiter and industry "insider" who got tired of seeing talented high-achievers get passed over for opportunities because they did not have the right marketing documents or know how to position themselves in interviews. She launched the Briefcase Coach in 2017 and has had the privilege of partnering with job seekers all over the world. She's been featured in HuffPost, Inc, Reader's Digest, Career Builder and more and was named one of the Top Job Search Coaches to Follow in 2019 by JobScan.

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[MindfulMaverick]

One time I went to a job interview without eating anything. During the interview, my stomach growled. The interviewer asked "you must be hungry huh?" I replied, "hungry for success!"

[nickywatkins]

Thank you for all these videos! I watched a load of your videos before my interview (including your ones on Tell Me About Yourself and telling stories) and I GOT THE JOB! 😁 This video really supported me - we got a good rapport going & I actually ENJOYED the interview. Even when I faltered on some later questions, because at the beginning I'd been solid they prompted me and were really warm. Thank you so much for all your help!

[richardalva]

These videos are nice and good and somewhat helpful but you can absolutely ace an interview and have them not call you back and there’s also a chance of you fumfering around and being hesitant with answers and the next thing you know they call you back for a second interview. My point being, NOBODY really knows why you get a job or you don’t. I equate it to asking someone out for a date. One female might be stand offish to you and next week you meet another female who for some crazy reason, was very into you. It could be for ANY reason whether positive or negative. There’s no point dwelling over why or why not

[tessalubi]

Your videos are on spot! I listened 2 most of your videos & took the class. I got my dream job and salary! Confidence and if u don’t believe in yourself how will the interviewer believe in you? Thank you!

[cw-wjvs]

Your energy is insane. I’ll watch just for fun!!

[ChrisBakerNY]

FYI... Sarah Johnston audio sucks. I'm surprised you guys didn't fix it before releasing this video.

[holahola]

Great tips! ty sm for such great content

[stefaniaserviddio]

Can you share the source of this study? I think it's too much of a big statement to say they will hire you because you did a good first impression. To be honest, I had a pretty good interview, but when I gave a confusing answer to a question the recruiter's posture changed. Nothing too bad, but I can definitely say their choice won't be based only on the first impression.

[slythpaw]

Watching this before a job interview in my car

[almirdulic]

As always, great subject (can't get enough of it), and great video altogether. Great job. Wi-Fi, High Five 🤗

[sohaibarif]

I think this puts me at a huge disadvantage as an introvert who can only engage with other people when working on a shared project.

[tavaresrajasingam]

Great energy. 1/10 of a second is what it takes for someone to form an opinion of you for an interview.I thought you had 15 seconds. Great tips🙏

[doris]

Is it right to say you can resume right away when asked the question "if you're chosen, when you can resume"

[MaxYourTime]

Love this great tips - things that can be easily overlooked!

[degigerel]

well you know unemployed person can't be that much excited and positive after being unemployed for several months. Competency and job skills are more than someone's appearance

[nikolajovanovic]

Is that an Eames chair? If so, very cool.

[polskisernik]

If i ask about plants or do small talk with an European recruiter, I'll get banned indefinitely.

[olivierasselin]

I see that you have plants (in your fake background), how do you manage to keep them alive?