New job | 5 things recruiters judge candidates on in a first interview

The first few minutes of a job interview are key when the candidate meets with a prospective employer or recruiter.

This gives the interviewer the chance to assess the candidates body language, dress code and how they would handle professional situations as a potential employee, so it’s important to really nail the first 15 minutes of an interview.

A hiring manager or recruiter will use this time to determine whether the candidate is a team player and how they are able to interact with potential co-workers. To ensure candidates head into an interview feeling confident and prepared, Recruitment Grapevine has compiled a list of tips to remember from a CNBC article:

Sounding too arrogant