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A Matchmaker’s Advice on How to Make a Great First Impression at Work
First Impressions: Don’t Be A Bore
Typical, standard interactions put anyone to sleep. It is good to be a ‘purple cow’, and stand out from the crowd. Even while being interviewed virtually, you can say something polite that stands out from the rest of the crowd saying the same old things.
While talking to colleagues, insert a fun joke in meeting invites, or have a little contest with a small prize. Just don’t be boring!
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First impressions
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Know your context
It’s important to first consider where you are trying to make a good impression—whether it’s a formal job interview or a dinner date.
Context matters. It gives you cues as to how you should dress, speak, look and behave, in a way that matches the setting you are entering to. That is a key aspects of making a good impression.
Adjust your attitude
Try not to look bored, rude or hostile.
A useful attitude is welcoming, curious and enthusiastic: smile, make eye contact long enough to notice the color of that person’s eyes, sit without crossing your arms or legs. This project a positive, open warm impression.
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The first impression
First impressions are like invisible tattoos we imagine for each and every person we meet. While it is possible to change a first impression, it is very difficult to succeed doing this.
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 firm, warm and dry
- the proper voice: your voice should make proof of self-confidence as well
- dress similarly to the other person: this way, you will give the impression of familiarity and equal terms
- appreciate cleanliness: your face and your home should always be sparkling clean
- find the appropriate posture: relaxed and open postures are preferred to make a good impression.
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Our Image In A Professional Setting
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Our Digital Image
People who want to hire us, invest in our companies or collaborate with us increasingly look at our digital footprints on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google and Twitter to ‘profile’ us.
As we go more and more online, the way we are perceived digitally, in our display pictures, zoom videos, emails and social media provides a mountain of data for humans, and machines to make judgements about our personal and professional attributes.
Working With The Algorithm
As companies and individuals access our digital avatars and make their judgements, we have the ability to curate them and tell them a story that we want them to hear.
We need to understand the algorithms that are formulated to identify signals and patterns, and ‘hack’ them to our advantage.