Your job interview has gone great…and then it happens, you shake hands. For the inexperienced hand-shaker, this can make or break your chance to leave a lasting impression.
So where do you start? In today’s society, we live in a hands-off mode. No handshake, a simple acknowledgment like “wassup”, “hey,” even “good afternoon” will do. But really, it won’t.
So why is a handshake so important? The handshake is a universal greeting. A way to come across as being open. Think about it.
Would you want to do business with someone who approached you with crossed arms? Doubtful. How about with someone who is extending their hand to you?
It is a very different situation. Think of a handshake as a disarming tactic. Instead of being nervous, extending your hand makes you come across as being likable and in the process, can help put your business associate at ease.
So now that you know why a handshake is so important, here are 4 steps to a good handshake
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