Ace your First Impression!

The first _________________ sets the tone for the relationship that follows.

• dialogue

• communication

• discussion

• impression

Your ____________________ is the first thing noticed in a first encounter.

• appearance

• time

• manners

• confidence

Allow __________________ in your schedule to arrive early. Being late leaves a bad first impression.

• structure

• flexibility

• authenticity

• planning

Be courteous and polite. Give the person your full __________________.

• resume

• attention

• confidence

• personality

It takes only ________________ for someone to create a first impression of you.

• seconds

• minutes

• hours

• days

You are meeting a new co-worker, what is one benefit of making a good impression with that first handshake?

• It makes you look like you know everything about the job.

• It makes you look like you’d be a good team player.

• It makes you appear to be shy.

• It makes you seem like you are not confident in your ability to do the job.

The best of the best first impressions...

• Look good thats all anyone cares about

• Show extra effort in every area of the interview both before and after

• Be there super early and super late, maybe even after closing

• Be extremely energetic, ask questions until you're asked to leave

Why would having eye contact be important

• It shows self-confidence

• Shows that you are nervous

What is Body Language?

• Postures, gestures, and facial expressions.

• The exchange of information through the use of words.

• Your words say one thing but your body language say another.

• Speak from your point of view.

Hearing, thinking about and responding to another person’s message is

• “I” Message

• Active Listening

• Body Language

• Mixed Messages