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Beth Sears, PhD
Workplace Communication, Inc.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/easears
(585) 538-6360
Objectives What really constitutes a first impression?
Develop an understanding of things often taken for granted that create the impression you leave
Create a plan to make changes to increase the likelihood that you will land the job or promotion you deserve
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When Applying for a Position What influences whether or not you get the position?
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First Impressions “You never get a second chance to make a good first
impression."
Brainstorm: What do people notice that creates that first impression?
The answer lies in part in how the brain takes first-impression Polaroids—creating a composite of all the signals given off by a new experience. Psychologists agree snap judgments are a holistic phenomenon in which clues (mellifluous voice, Rolex watch, soggy handshake, hunched shoulders) hit us all at once and form an impression larger than their sum. (Psychology Today)
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Pictures Speak a Thousand Words
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Pictures Speak a Thousand Words
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First Impressions What do people think …
The first time they see you in a professional capacity?
The first time they see you on Facebook or LinkedIn?
More than ever people use clothing to communicate
Clothes?, Shoes?, Hair?
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What Will People Think …
The first time see your vehicle?
Portfolio?
Business cards?
When they see how you treat others?
If you do a presentation to obtain the position?
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What Counts in First Impressions?
“People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your grooming and accessories? watch, handbag, briefcase. Within only three seconds, you make an indelible impression.” Michelle Sterling: Global Image Group
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First Impressions –When Applying for a Position
Resume
Portfolio
Cultural fit
Is there any other information that would clarify any questions you have about me?
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When Applying for a Position What characteristics are important for a project
manager?
Organization
Anticipate problems and how you avoid them
Examples of good leadership skills
Examples of Communication skills
People skills – Emotional Intelligence
Fielding questions …
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Mindset – A Key Part Pathological Critic
Nonverbal communication
Questions for clarity
Mindset for success
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Create a Plan Determine what might be holding you back
Take time to determine what you may do differently based on this presentation and write it down
Discuss your plan with at least one other person
Make a time commitment
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Remember…
You never get a second chance to make a good first impression
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Beth Sears, PhD
Workplace Communication, Inc.
(585) 538-6360
www.workplacecomm.com
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