How to Make a Great First Impression
Would you like to make a great first impression? Do you even know what that looks like or doesn’t look like? We are here to help! Because we like to laugh while educating, this comical video by some awesome actors will help you identify some things to do and things not to do. Whether you are a student, a budding professional or a seasoned professional, this course, Ace Your Interview, can help you learn how to interview and make a great first impression. First of all, watch the video, you can see different scenarios of people making a first impression.
Body Language of the Candidates
Can you find the following?
- Arrogance
- Shame
- Confidence
First of all, interview candidate number one, comes into the office well dressed and very confident, but is talking on the phone. It is as if the receptionist is a bother to him. The phone call takes his attention. This is very rude and makes a poor first impression. In addition to the first, you can see the second interview candidate comes into the office well dressed and seems to be confident, but that fades away once she starts asking about the other candidates and appears desperate for the job.
Another candidate, the third, came in well dressed and confident. She was nice to the receptionist, but started speaking negatively about her current boss and co-workers. Because of that, she creates an impression that this will be done about anyone this person comes in contact with, which is not a good first impression.
In contrast of the previous, the fourth candidate comes in and makes quite a first impression! His dress is inappropriate, he is loud, obnoxious, and demanding to the receptionist. Rather than using manners, he also takes a phone call while the receptionist is attempting to speak with him. There are all sorts of “what not to do” with this candidate.
While the others don’t perform well, the fifth and final candidate comes in dressed appropriately and confidently. He engages with the receptionist and compliments her. He makes a great first impression. While interviewing, the receptionist will greet you and be first person with whom you will come into contact. It is very important to treat this one ushering you in with respect.
- Most important, this first impression can be hard to overcome. It takes 27 interactions to overcome a bad first impression. The receptionist can speak well or ill of how you treat him or her. Would you prefer that that person has a positive impression and reaction to you? I definitely would! I want that person to have such an impression that they will have a favorable account of me. That could make a huge difference in how the people making the decisions rate the candidates. This course can help you with making a great first impression. I would love to keep in touch on social media….Kelly Archibald is where you’ll find me. 🙂
Thanks for watching!
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Kelly
