The Unemployment Hole

A Firm Grip May 8, 2008

It’s well known that a firm handshake resonates confidence. It shows that the individual is secure with himself/herself and not afraid of encountering new situations.

Obviously, you do not want to send the prospective employer to the ER with crushed metatarsels and dislocated phalanges, but one that’s too delicate exudes a timid nature.

“If you’re seeking employment, get a grip. A firm handshake is key to landing a job.

In a new study, scientists put 98 students through mock job interviews with businesspeople. The students also met with trained handshake raters who, unbeknownst to the students, rated their grips. Separately, the businesspeople graded each student’s overall performance and hireability. The two group’s scores were then compared.”

To read the rest of this scientifically proven article, go to: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20080507/sc_livescience/firmhandshakeshelplandjobs