As important as life is, on this planet.

As important as survival is, in every kind of condition.

As important as food is to us.

The creation of a good, healthy and lasting First Impression is almost mandatory and is considered as the need of the hour in every setting.

Creating that everlasting First Impression is as good as creating a good design. Its realistic, its creative, its beautiful and its immortal.

Considering that we do live in a very competitive world today, it is necessary to stand out. You wouldn’t want to be looked down upon, would you? Nobody likes rejection. The fact about a first impression is that either it makes you or just breaks you.

Right from the time you are born, the doctors, your parents, your relatives, friends, etc have their eyes on you, even if its for a brief moment. Now, before the question stirs up in your mind, you obviously cannot “CREATE” a first impression when you are born. Unless you are an alien! But the point is, once you grow up you tend to create a first impression automatically.

It can be natural but at the same time it can be mended in a way thats suitable to the situation you are in.

There are some pointers to keep in mind about creating a first impression 🙂

– it takes 3 seconds to make a first impression.

– CONFIDENCE is by far the strongest backbone for a good impression.

– Communication Skills are a BIG deal. You don’t want to sound clueless and uncertain when you are in a situation like an interview.

– In social settings or business settings, it is essential to communicate and network and thats how people will get to know you better.

– A first impression is stronger and creates an impact more effectively than a the rest of the conversation. Oh well, the rest of the conversation depends on the first impression! Fact.

– TIME MANAGEMENT! Well you have been given a time for the meeting or interview, get there 5 -10 minutes in advance! DO NOT be late.

– Presenting yourself. Being yourself. – Two important things to keep in mind. We are all visual animals. We tend to see and then judge. So you need to look presentable and acceptable. STUDY about the company at which you want to work at. Respect their policy, at the same time respect your personal style.

– Talking about personal style. I don’t know why, but people tend to relate style to short skirts and tank tops. Well hello! They are wrong. Personal style involves EVERYTHING about you – its your clothing, your body language, etiquette, communication and your attitude. Putting all these things together, you get YOU!

– SMILE naturally. This is one of the easiest ways of creating a winning first impression. Admit it, nobody likes a grumpy person walk into their office on a bright, promising early morning… or afternoon.

– Be courteous and attentive. Understand the concerns and points that have been thrown at you during the interview.

– NEVER be defensive. Its one way to just say goodbye to that dream job.

– And last, BE POSITIVE. Involve yourself in the conversation. But don’t stray away from the topic in discussion.

“It is only at the first encounter that a face makes its full impression on us” – Arthur Schopenhauer