Kathleen wants to make a good first impression when she arrives at her interview. What should she do?
A)Worry only about how she appears to the interviewer; after all, the interviewer will be making the hiring decision, not anyone else in the office.
B)Initiate a handshake with the interviewer.
C)Bring something interesting to read to pass the time, such as a copy of the tabloid publication The National Enquirer or the book Fifty Shades of Grey.
D)Kathleen should do all of these.

Question

Kathleen wants to make a good first impression when she arrives at her interview. What should she do? 
A)Worry only about how she appears to the interviewer; after all, the interviewer will be making the hiring decision, not anyone else in the office.
B)Initiate a handshake with the interviewer.
C)Bring something interesting to read to pass the time, such as a copy of the tabloid publication The National Enquirer or the book Fifty Shades of Grey.
D)Kathleen should do all of these.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Initiating a handshake with the interviewer is a professional and polite way to greet them and can help make a positive first impression. Option A is incorrect as Kathleen should also be thinking about how she appears to other employees in the office, as they may provide feedback to the interviewer. Option C is inappropriate as it is not professional or appropriate reading material for a job interview. Option D is incorrect as bringing inappropriate reading material could harm Kathleen's chances of getting the job.

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