Monday, November 16, 2009

Chelsea B's Making a Good First Impression

A first impression can take only a few seconds to form but a whole lot longer to change. Your peers, superiors, etc., judge you based on first appearance, demeanor, mannerisms, and body language. It's important to make a great first impression in the workplace or other social settings because it sets the tone for the rest of any working relationship. A few useful tips:
  • Be on time
  • Be courteous to and conscientious of others
  • Be open and confident
  • Have a genuine smile and positive attitude
  • Relax but present self appropriately

3 comments:

  1. First impressions last a life time and are one of the most important aspects of a job interview. I like your post it is short and sweet but it gets the point accross. Good Job!

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  2. The tips you gave are great for making first impressions. Another tip may have been to dress appropriately. Thanks for the pointers!

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  3. Those tips are really helpful. Maybe you can ask your boss or another manager from a company what they feel makes a good first impression. Nice job!

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