First impressions matter. If you have been on the job hunt lately, you’ll know most first interactions are not face-to-face anymore. In-person interviews have been put on hold. Most of the new people you meet today are online via Zoom, FaceTime, and other meeting software. Job interviews are no different.
Even though you may have your job interview remotely, you still need to nail the first impression. The same rules apply. As a recruitment agency, we believe you need to start off strong to leave a lasting impression on the interviewer.
While you cannot impress them with a firm handshake or sway them with how you interact with the people you meet in the office, there are certain things you can do to impress:
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IQ PARTNERS is an Executive Search & Recruitment firm supporting clients across the country. We help companies hire better, hire less & retain more. We have specialist teams of recruiters in Executive Search / Board & C-Suite, Technology, Media, Digital & Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Financial Services & Insurance, Cannabis, Startup, Data Science, Consumer, eCommerce & Retail, Operations & HR, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Engineering, Legal & Professional Services, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Non-Profit & Sustainability, and Sales. IQ PARTNERS has its head office in Toronto. Click here to view current job openings and to register with us.
Paige Allen is a Recruitment Consultant on the Marketing Services team, specializing in Public Relations, Marketing Communications and Pharma. Prior to joining IQ PARTNERS, Paige worked in customer service and IT Procurement, where she developed a passion for people and aptitude for research and analytics.