The Halo Effect
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Halo Effect: An interviewer's favorable impression of one positive trait (like charisma, confidence, or a strong handshake) can cause them to view the candidate's other qualities more favorably, potentially overlooking flaws.
I’m often surprised by how people remember our interaction, because it rarely lines up with what I thought they would remember.
Usually, what they recall, amongst how loud I am, is that I ask a lot of questions. I’m very nosey (“curious” in professional talk). Now, when I’m meeting someone new and my social anxiety starts to act up, I rely on my questions.
I focus on them and ask them things about themselves that they really want to talk about. 9/10 that’s what people remember when they meet me, that they had a super intense 5 minute Barbara Walters type interview.
I don’t know if that’s good or bad. And perhaps you shouldn’t take interview advice from an entrepreneur (we’re notoriously unhireable), but I do know how to make a lasting impression.
An easy way to create this halo effect is to visually spark interest with an outfit. Wear a piece you can talk about. A vintage brooch with a story, a scarf from your mom, or a PWR WMN Blazer (stories included). There are so many ways to create an interesting moment by putting your favorite foot forward (foot is my analogy for something you really like about yourself) and really letting your true self shine through!
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