FollowThere’s a saying that you never get a second chance to make a first impressions.
That’s so true in interviews.
As former recruitment consultants, HR managers, business owners and government panelists, the team at InterviewIQ have interviewed thousands of people.
We’ve put together this infographic to give you an insight into what your interviewer is really thinking when you answer the question “tell me about yourself.”
…..with just one tiny part of our tongues in our cheeks.
Do you need tips on selling yourself in a succinct and powerful way?
Check out myPitch.
It’s our iPhone app that helps you craft a powerful elevator pitch, and wow the interviewer in the first 30 seconds.
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Deborah Barit wrote this book. She is one of Australia’s leading interview coaches.
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Same here @RecruitMoore: Love it! RT @InterviewIQ: Infographic: The best way to lose your interviewer within 30 sec. http://t.co/WZFpXxW62y
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[Infographic] Revealed – 5 surefire ways to lose your interviewer within the first 30 seconds! | http://t.co/kQBOYwLuTo @InterviewIQ
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You never get a second chance to make a first impressions. Don’t babble on! http://t.co/K772Hp6Nwo
Infographic: 5 surefire ways to confuse or frustrate your interviewer in 30 seconds or less http://t.co/K772Hp6Nwo
Infographic: Why you should never use the word facilitate in the first 30 seconds http://t.co/K772Hp6Nwo
“Tell me about yourself” HINT: It’s not about gardening or your dog Trixie. http://t.co/K772Hp6Nwo
Very true RT: “@InterviewIQ: Tell Me About Yourself: Make it short. Make it sweet. http://t.co/Ac1iWoa8zKâ€
When u say “umm, err, um, well” -> 5 surefire ways to lose ur interviewer within first 30 seconds http://t.co/pOeNChYz0H @interviewiq #job
Interview like a champ! RT @InterviewIQ You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Don’t babble on! http://t.co/YCAGqAxjO2
Confused much? 🙂 RT @interviewiq Infographic: Why you should never use the word facilitate in the first 30 seconds http://t.co/cmJwpsSqJ2
“Tell Me About Yourself” http://t.co/JCKQ2T9V2f <- Great examples how to quickly LOSE the interviewer’s attention | via @InterviewIQ
How NOT to respond to “Tell me about yourself” in a job interview [infographic] http://t.co/6bCLjV7umz @InterviewIQ
Infographic: 5 surefire ways to confuse or frustrate your interviewer in 30 seconds or less http://t.co/aaCUMCOba9 via @InterviewIQ
Infographic: 5 surefire ways to confuse or frustrate your interviewer in 30 seconds or less http://t.co/aaCUMCOba9 via @InterviewIQ
Infographic: 5 surefire ways to confuse or frustrate your interviewer in 30 seconds or less http://t.co/aaCUMCOba9 via @InterviewIQ
Infographic: 5 surefire ways to confuse or frustrate your interviewer in 30 seconds or less http://t.co/aaCUMCOba9 via @InterviewIQ
🙂 RT @interviewiq: Infographic: 5 surefire ways to confuse or frustrate your interviewer in 30 seconds or less http://t.co/J3qEvu9OvO
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Love it!“@CConCampus:”@InterviewIQ: Tell Me About Yourself:Make short. Make sweet. More than 30 seconds I’m asleep. http://t.co/OxoMyCRzH9“â€
[Infographic] Revealed – 5 surefire ways to lose your interviewer within the first 30 seconds! http://t.co/4YYDmjVaLw
[Infographic] Revealed – 5 surefire ways to lose your interviewer within the first 30 seconds! http://t.co/rQNH5RoSI0 #jobsearch
Tks for sharing this great Infographic @InterviewIQ: Why u should never use the word facilitate in the first 30 sec.s http://t.co/BVoNSIRASY
I really enjoyed your infographic. If people get a giggle out of it, it will help put them in the right frame of mind to be able to answer that question with ease. A job interview is just a conversation after all.
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Infographic: Why you should never use the word facilitate in the first 30 seconds RT @InterviewIQ http://t.co/SlAsOvUOHY #jobsearch
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