What is the first thing you notice when interviewing a candidate?

Candidate personality and attitude.

punctuality communication skills attitude body language interest in the job

the first things that we pick in interviews: - punctuality - communication skills - attitude - body language - interset in the job then after conducting the interview we develop balance scorecard to analyse his competency and how he fit to the job.

1- How he deal with his last experience, What he learns from it?
2- Why he want to move on to my company.

3- His attitude.

4- Self-confidence.

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Punctuality.
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How sincere and confident in his communication.
3.
Preparation of interview and about the company.

Confidance

This You Should Ask HR , Not Customer Service

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Ensure a firm handshake.
A firm handshake shows confidence in yourself and your abilities.
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Maintain a high level of eye contact throughout.
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Listen.
Be alert and enthusiastic - it's often a deciding factor in employing candidates.
An indifferent attitude is instantly recognized as "I don't care if I get this job.” .
He who have Read the job description carefully.

confidence

4 Things to keep in mind while taking interview 1)Candidates attitude- Positive and optimistic 2)Subject Knowledge/Interest shown towards the Job -Hunger to get the job/Sound Knowledge 3)Body Language-He/She must be proactive/Positive body language 4)Family Background/Academic background-Depends upon the Job /Basic knowledge about the subject Some more facts are there but can be discussed in length.
4 basic facts to keep in mind.
Linu Varghese

Hi Dear, The candidate is being interviewed after his resume complied with the requirements.
Accordingly, you have identified the candidate, and now interviewing him.
So how do you pick the right one? I would really refer you to the correspondence you started with the candidate through e-mails if available, because the correspondence itself allows for basic analysis of the candidate.
Is the candidate interested in the role? Is he or she responsive to our e-mails? Does the candidate take the time to proofread a response? If so, this person is a viable candidate and ready for the next step.
Next step would be called "In person interview": is the candidate a culture fit? then you ask detailed questions about the candidate’s background, work experience and skill sets to determine if the person is a good fit for the role.
etc...
That is the correct way.
Regarding the first view..
It depends on the job description, however, if it was a secretary work,physical appearance and look would be the first view.
Regards, Ali Khaireddine Executive Assistant