future_doc Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Simple courtesies do not suggest over-confidence, rather a personable person who is comfortable within oneself, with the other person(s), with the environment and who has social graces. To go to the other extreme, I know you are not suggesitng no eye contact nor put your hhands in you pockets or behind your back. Projecting a personable, confident person is entirely consistent with the goal of showing that one is personable, competent and yes, confident. I woulod recommend though that you shake hands with your right hand and that it be clean and not wet or sweaty, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I will suggest you not to shake hand with the inteviwers.It creates a negative impression on them.They think that you are over-confident for your interview.So from next time avoid doing this. That is contrary to the practice currently being taught in business schools--professors teaching courses that revolve around obtaining or evaluating interviews will never say "shaking hands = over-confidence", it shows maturity, the "correct" measure of confidence (of course, unless you grasp their hands and shake them wildly without letting go or something else nuts like that). Professors will more than likely tell you to "go with the flow" and follow your interviewer's lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 btw there’s probably more than one person u would not bless with a handshake. rayven, newfie, and god knows who else on that ever-growing list the list is shorter:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Gundam Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 whoever said shaking hand is being overconfident obviously lives in a cave haha that's hilarious have you not graduated from high school? or maybe it's just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzle Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 easy. shake their hands and offer them hand sanitizer after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 or before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corporate Gifts Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 By one that converts into a toddler bed to get the most for your money. One of my kids was in a crib until he was 2-1/2 years old. He wasn't trying to climb out, so I didn't bother moving him to a big crib. I also didn't need the crib yet for his next brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Troll reported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Shake the hand! especially in an interview. It shows to the interviwer that you're a friendly, confident and professional person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Interestingly enough, I read an article about this exact topic in my local newspaper today and thought of this thread! I'll try to find it online, but it was a "special feature". Basically, it said to shake your interviewer's hand unless you'll contagiously ill. It's a sign of respect and professionalism. *goes to find article* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicMB Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 When I interviewed, I was told to absolutely, absolutely offer my hand when entering a room. Even before swine flu, some interviewers would refuse your hand just to see if it messes you up. Given the current situation, I wouldn't be surprised if there's hand sanitizer on each desk. When you enter a room, sanitize then shake their hand, or just fist bump. My experience with doctors lately is that they're all about the fist bump. (Or according to TeaHatingBrit's crazy ideas - the elbow bump. Beware, he is probably just wanting to giggle at all the interviewees when he volunteers for interview weekends next year.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Why not just a bright & self-confident verbal greeting and then follow their lead? If you think about this too much, no matter what you do will be awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMike Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 When I interviewed, I was told to absolutely, absolutely offer my hand when entering a room. Even before swine flu, some interviewers would refuse your hand just to see if it messes you up. Given the current situation, I wouldn't be surprised if there's hand sanitizer on each desk. When you enter a room, sanitize then shake their hand, or just fist bump. My experience with doctors lately is that they're all about the fist bump. (Or according to TeaHatingBrit's crazy ideas - the elbow bump. Beware, he is probably just wanting to giggle at all the interviewees when he volunteers for interview weekends next year.) I'd feel so weird "pounding" my interviewer. I'd instantly treat them like one of the bro's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinmed Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 I think they will have sanitizers everywhere this year so just use it before shaking the interviewer's hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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