| March 22, 2009 | Posted By: Trevor Wilson | Category: Job Fair |
Karen Burns wrote an interesting piece that appeared on US News a few weeks back. It had to do with how to get noticed at a job fair. Specifically, she focused on appearance and attitude.
Interestingly enough, both of these traits make up my Impression Equation, and she makes some very good points.
No matter how hard you try on the appearance front (well-tailored suit, great haircut, perfect makeup), if your attitude doesn’t pull its weight, you will find yourself looking at a much longer job search.
And on that note, Karen is right. Your skills may not matter if you cannot make a good first impression. You may look great, but…
…employers are more likely to hire happy-looking people than unhappy-looking ones. That might sound shallow. But it’s human nature. Employers may be well aware of the reason for the glum faces. They may even sympathize. But they, like everyone, are attracted to positivity and repelled by negativity.
So what can you do about this? You need to project confidence. Confidence in yourself, confidence in your skills and abilities, and confidence in your “fit” with the position you are looking for. If you can manage this (no matter how bad your personal situation), it will go a long way towards landing the job you want.
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