The Two Minute Drill

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by Carole Martin

According to one study, people evaluate one another using the "Three Vs": visual (appearance), vocal (voice) and verbal (what you say). About 93 percent of whether or not communication is effective is determined by nonverbal signals.

Another study, concluded that the first 30 seconds make or break the connection between two people when they meet for the first time. So the next time you're on an interview, keep in mind that the interviewer may be drawing conclusions about you before you've even got to the real interview.

Take a look at these worst- and best-case scenarios: