Interview advise

A firm grip, eye contact and a sharp up-and-down motion in your handshake is a wonderful thing, and according to a recent study, the most important thing in obtaining a job. I think the study over simplifies the importance of having credentials that qualify you for the position, but certainly it cannot hurt to present yourself well in an interview.

I think it would be better written that “in a competition between two equally qualified candidates, the candidate with the best handshake will win.”  And often-times I’ve run in to interview processes where being over-qualified can hurt you (as the employer will expect you to ask for too much compensation, or worse, become bored with the job and look elsewhere if they cannot keep you interested in the job they give you.)  But, if two people are really equally qualified for a job, it’s really no wonder that a handshake will help cinch the deal.  I guess what is a surprise (to me at least) is that the handshake stands out more than clothing.