Never underestimate the handshake
Question: I have been to four job interviews with no offer. I think I’m doing everything right, but there must be something I’m missing. Are there any subtle components of an interview I’m neglecting?
Answer: It could just be your handshake. Recently, I had a recruiter from one of the fastest growing companies in the world speak to several job seekers. His comments were shocking. He bold stated that he makes his decision to hire people based on their handshake alone. Of course, you have to have the skills and right attitude, but if your handshake is a dud, you are in the mud. That is when he introduced for the very first time the Magic Hand Eye Technique.
Magic: This technique is truly magical because when you use it, you will quickly feel a strong bond with someone new.
Hand: Whether you are a man or a woman, and shaking the hand of a man or a woman, you must shake equally. The most important component is to make sure that web of your hand meets the web of the other person’s hand. Very few people do this because it takes courage to reach that far.
Eye: Once you have touched webs, you then look into the person’s eyes as if you are trying to tell the colour of their eyes. Don’t tilt your head as if you are investigating or look into their eyes with lust. This is simply a genuine interest in identifying a person’s eye colour. Smiling works great here. This technique works so well because when you touch webs, you build trust. When you apply the eye technique the other person often says to you: “Do I know you?” That is a very good sign.
Next step: Put your new found skills to the test and practise shaking hands with three people.
Weekly remedy: Cultural differences cause many people to underestimate the importance of the handshake. But no matter what culture you come from, a firm, confident handshake is the North American standard.
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