Research by the University of Iowa found applicants were more likely to get the job when they had a firm handshake compared to a limp grip. This was especially true when it came to women applicants.
A firm handshake was said to be even more influential than the applicants dress or physical appearance.
“We found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the interview,” said researcher George Stewart, associate professor of management and organizations in the Tippie College of Business, in a statement.
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