Ten Micro-Impressions to Make in an Interview
44mGeneral2024-03-06
Authors

Scott Mautz
Speaker, Author of Leading from the Middle, IU Faculty Exec. Ed.
Course details
A successful interview isn't just about making an impression, but rather about making a series of the right impressions—consciously or subconsciously—at a micro level. It may sound overwhelming, but you can make all of the right impressions as a candidate if you plan for it as part of your overall interview preparation strategy. Unlock the secret to entering an interview without feeling burdened by a checklist of required first impressions. Gather insights from instructor Scott Mautz on altering and supplementing your interview prep to ensure the impressions you want to make are made naturally. As you progress through the course, Scott offers wisdom drawn from over ten years of professional experience leading a high-producing recruiting team to help you set the stage for interview success.
Skills covered
Hiring and InterviewingJob SearchingCareer DevelopmentHuman ResourcesLimited Series
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Microimpress for macrosuccess
1. Emotional Impressions
- 02 - Leave them feeling what you want them to feel
- 03 - Leave the impression you re an ACE
2. Good Fit Impressions
- 04 - Make it easy to imagine you on their team
- 05 - Leave the impression you can and are willing to learn
3. Deep Imprint Impressions
- 06 - Leave the impression you love your work
- 07 - Leave a good first, and last, impression
4. Fundamental Impressions
- 08 - Leave the impression you were prepared
- 09 - Leave a good visual and verbal impression
5. Specialty Impressions
- 10 - Leave the impression your career pivot is an advantage
- 11 - Leave the impression you re skilled at hybrid work
Conclusion
- 12 - Impress in small ways, and succeed in big ways