Giving a Hand: Why The Handshake Matters
Every single book on interviewing talks about the need for a good handshake. Unfortunately not everyone seems to read these books. When I meet a person for the first time, be they male or female, a fishy handshake bums me. As a recruiter, this handshake may cost them a point or two on a ten point scale!
Why? Because a little voice inside me says that something is wrong with this person.
I’m not exactly sure whether I’m conditioned by what my dad told me about the importance of a good handshake or it’s something more primordial. There appears to be a little voice inside me that says a good handshake equals self-confidence, a willingness to meet other people and a sense of inner strength.
I don’t know if all of the above is true. But why take a chance; I am not unique. Give a good handshake!
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December 12th, 2008 at 8:33 am
I think I’ve shared this story with you before. I met Kevin Donnellon, who you know as a former VP at Golin, over a cup of coffee once.
First thing he says to me, after I introduce myself and shake his hand of course, is, “Nice to meet you. Ooh, you need a stronger handshake though.”
We shook hands again. I haven’t limp-handed anybody since.
December 18th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Nothing makes a more favorable impression. Glad Roland has shared my advice.