This list is more emotional than the first, but its impact on the interview cannot be overlooked. Items on the forgotten agenda are first impression, personal chemistry, advancement potential, motivation, enthusiasm, and competence. First impressions do matter. In the first few minutes of your interview, you make that important first impression, an imprint that is very hard to change. Make sure that your attitude and appearance project self-confidence, professionalism, and eager interest in the company.
Personal chemistry has an important influence on the success of an interview.
Let's face it, truly likable people are more enjoyable to work with. In addition, if you enjoy good personal chemistry with the staff around you, you are likely to be more effective and get more accomplished. Company managers also see such people as having greater potential for advancement. Judging a person's leadership ability is one of those gray areas that can fall onto the emotional side of an evaluation. In an interview, it is up to you to point out relevant experiences that indicate your abilities and to indicate that you are receptive to a changing environment and increasing responsibility.