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Small talk even helps people get hired and perform better at work. To impress at a job interview, you need to bond with the interviewer right away. Effective small talk can make that first impression to get you the job. Small talk is equally important after you are hired. In fact, research demonstrates that just five minutes of small talk can lead to more successful business deals. Effective small talk at the office can also help people get promoted more often. So, how can you make small talk lead to a new friendship, job, or promotion? First of all, find common ground. Select something around you that you share with the other person. At a job interview, look around the room for common interests. Perhaps the interviewer has a photo of his children on his desk. 'Oh, you have kids, too?" you might ask. Next, keep the conversation going.
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