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Dress to impress
Know the appropriate way to dress so you won’t be underdressed or overdressed. Your clothes should fit well and not be wrinkled. Invest in a work-appropriate bag or backpack as well. Shoes simply need to be professional.
A good rule of thumb is no open-toed shoes, sleeveless dresses, or clothes that are baggy.
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Be aware of the way you speak
- Speak clearly and with an even tone. Not too loud or too quiet, as you could come across as dominating or shy.
- Using filler words such as ‘um’ or ‘so’ or filling in gaps with ‘like’ or ‘you know’ will make you seem less knowledgeable. Pay special attention to your usage...
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Show confidence in your body language
When you’re nervous, it shows in the way you’re standing or what you’re doing with your hands. The same goes for when you’re confident. Standing tall and making eye contact shows confidence.
If you need a quick boost of confidence, take a power pose. One great power pose is t...
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Be on time
Being late always equals a bad first impression and is one of the hardest mistakes to recover from. When in doubt, show up early.
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Put your phone away
It indicates that you don’t care about what’s currently happening and you aren’t fully committed or engaged.
Unless you need your phone to demonstrate something, it should not be in your hand.
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First impressions matter
Studies agree that you have less than 30 seconds to impress someone. Some studies even state that you have only seven seconds before someone makes a judgement.
You’ve got a lot to pack into those seven seconds to make your impression a positive one.
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Tips to make a good first impression
In order to make a good first impression, you should consider checking out the below tips:
- suitable eye contact: it is a sign of self-confidence. However, do not exaggerate with the duration
- handshake: a good handshake is at the same time fi...
For every action, there’s an equal opposite reaction
Before you say something or act in a certain way, think about the consequences.
A person could be unprepared to hear some truth or won’t respond well to our gesture, no matter how good our intentions are.
Treat each word with caution.
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Build connections
Work on cultivating personal connections with your colleagues, and allow them to get to know you.
You don’t have to be “the greatest person in the room” or make sure “everyone is blown away by your charisma.” You just need to have good rapport with your colleagues. That way, they wo...
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