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How to Impress Your Interviewer in just 10 Minutes

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The first few minutes of an interview are crucial and can be a make-or-break factor. First impressions are really important and will last long after you leave the room.  Learning how to make a memorable impact in a few minutes is a powerful tool that applies to all interviews. There may be a time in your job-hunting adventures when you come across a speed interview - the interview version of speed dating - in which you have a limited time span to convince an interviewer to hire you. Or perhaps you'll bump into a manager hiring for a position at a networking event and need to sell yourself in a quick conversation. Here are some tips for a lasting impression. 1. Pick one good story that wows If you only have a few minutes to make an impact, prepare one really memorable story that displays the qualities the hiring manager is looking for. It should be something that showcases an instance when you went above and beyond and an example that is truly unique. It could be a women&#

This Is the Color You Should Always Wear on Job Interviews !

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You've prepared your answers for tough questions, updated your resume, and made of list of references. The only interview prep left to do is to select an outfit. So as you stare at your closet, scanning an overwhelming number of options, you probably can't help but wonder what to wear. And now, there's a definitive answer.  While we believe you  should  wear whatever makes you feel your professional best, there's one particular hue that will aid you in the interview process, according to research. Black will help you be perceived as confident, according to a recent study conducted by the British retailer BuyTShirtsOnline,  SheFinds.com  reports.  The company surveyed 1,000 people, and according to 48% of women and 64% of men, black inspires confidence, making it the perfect option for both first dates and interviews.  What colors should one avoid for an interview? According to the study: orange and brown. Only 2% of women and 8% of men said the hues evoke co