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How Do I Deliver a Good First Impression in a Job Interview? | New Here | S1E9
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- Harvard Business Review
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- Jun 28, 2026
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How Do I Make a Good First Impression in a Job Interview? | New Here | S1E9 20 Dec 2023 --- So, you’re ready to find your next job. What’s your interview strategy? This week on New Here, we learn why making a good first impression in a job interview is so important to your success – and how to do it. Career coach and TikTok creator Sho Dewan helps host Elainy Mata understand how many recruiters think – so you can make the most of your time with them. Plus, actor Jack Aschenbach shares his tips for approaching a job interview with the mindset and methods that actors use when they audition for roles. You’ll also learn how to manage your nerves, why it’s important to make a connection with your interviewer right away, and what recruiters are looking for when they interview you. Have a career question? Let us know at [email protected]. Key topics include: job interviews, job search, career transitions, communication, managing yourself, careers. More Resources: • How to Make a Great First Impression (Rebecca Knight): https://hbr.org/2016/09/how-to-make-a-great-first-impression • Tips for Acing Your First Job Interview (Kelsey Alpaio): https://hbr.org/2022/11/tips-for-acing-your-first-job-interview • 38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview (The Harvard Business Review Guide): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzqOLoorgOs • How to Answer the Question, “Tell Me About Yourself” (Christine vs. Work): https://hbr.org/video/6167220292001/how-to-answer-the-question-tell-me-about-yourself • Sho Dewan on TikTok (workhap): https://www.tiktok.com/@workhap You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/11/how-do-i-make-a-good-first-impression-in-a-job-interview - Apple Podcasts: ht…