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How to make an excellent first impression
Excellent tips and ways to make an excellent first impression
We are all, willy-nilly, consistently practice what psychologists call physiognomy - the definition of the individual person by his appearance.
"Appearance - this is our first filter, - the author of the new book" Look boss, "Sylvia Ann Hewlett. - It always happens ».
The interviews, public speeches, meetings with clients, first dates - the list is endless.
"The good news is that it is a gloss, grooming and collectively - says Hewlett. - Your figure, hair texture, or brand clothes do not matter much ».
The research for his book Hewlett and her team at the Center for Innovation talented surveyed 4,000 professionals from the United States, including 268 senior executives in the hope to find out how looks and says "smart and capable" man. According to studies, the following five features make people immediately take the person for the leader:
1. Elegant and well-groomed appearance
"Negligence - a kind of signal that you do not respect their colleagues or themselves -poyasnyaet Hewlett. - And, of course, you do not respect the customer, if your tie spots from soup and your nails bitten. This includes anything that looks messy ».
To avoid this, put itself in order. If you work in Silicon Valley, make sure your wardrobe has a corresponding skinny jeans. If you're on Wall Street, wear a good jacket. And do not forget to comb your hair.
2. Excellent shape and physical attractiveness
As a rule, attractive people earn more and more get the right job than their less cute peers. This also applies to senior professionals.
"If you're in good shape, it gives people confidence that you take care of your responsibilities, because taking care of yourself," - said Hewlett assistant manager of GE Deb Elam.
3. A simple but stylish clothes
"Dress according to your future work" - advises Hewlett.
To understand how to do this, look at the people in your organization who are well dressed, and put yourself in their shoes.
"This does not mean that everyone should wear a gray suit - said Hewlett - but a sense of gloss and grooming really give you some advantages».
4. Direct posture
Importance of growth was not influenced by gender. According to research Hewlett-six percent of respondents said that the high growth helps a woman look presentable - the boss. And 16% of respondents noted that it is equally important for both men.
You can follow the trend of political races: high candidates win in the low two-thirds of cases.
5. youthful
"If you look younger, but not as a child, then send a signal of its ability to be a leader, to cope with the duties and does not bend to failure" - says Hewlett. This is confirmed by the market of cosmetic surgery - the number of injections of Botox and lifts facial muscles grow every year.
But no matter what is your self-presentation, you need to understand what audience you are going to make an impression.
"If your headquarters in New York, but you are doing a presentation in Mountain View, then fill in your appearance some adjustments," - advises Hewlett, having in mind that California is characterized by a more casual style.
"You show that you can be free," - she writes.
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We are all, willy-nilly, consistently practice what psychologists call physiognomy - the definition of the individual person by his appearance.
"Appearance - this is our first filter, - the author of the new book" Look boss, "Sylvia Ann Hewlett. - It always happens ».
The interviews, public speeches, meetings with clients, first dates - the list is endless.
"The good news is that it is a gloss, grooming and collectively - says Hewlett. - Your figure, hair texture, or brand clothes do not matter much ».
The research for his book Hewlett and her team at the Center for Innovation talented surveyed 4,000 professionals from the United States, including 268 senior executives in the hope to find out how looks and says "smart and capable" man. According to studies, the following five features make people immediately take the person for the leader:
1. Elegant and well-groomed appearance
"Negligence - a kind of signal that you do not respect their colleagues or themselves -poyasnyaet Hewlett. - And, of course, you do not respect the customer, if your tie spots from soup and your nails bitten. This includes anything that looks messy ».
To avoid this, put itself in order. If you work in Silicon Valley, make sure your wardrobe has a corresponding skinny jeans. If you're on Wall Street, wear a good jacket. And do not forget to comb your hair.
2. Excellent shape and physical attractiveness
As a rule, attractive people earn more and more get the right job than their less cute peers. This also applies to senior professionals.
"If you're in good shape, it gives people confidence that you take care of your responsibilities, because taking care of yourself," - said Hewlett assistant manager of GE Deb Elam.
3. A simple but stylish clothes
"Dress according to your future work" - advises Hewlett.
To understand how to do this, look at the people in your organization who are well dressed, and put yourself in their shoes.
"This does not mean that everyone should wear a gray suit - said Hewlett - but a sense of gloss and grooming really give you some advantages».
4. Direct posture
Importance of growth was not influenced by gender. According to research Hewlett-six percent of respondents said that the high growth helps a woman look presentable - the boss. And 16% of respondents noted that it is equally important for both men.
You can follow the trend of political races: high candidates win in the low two-thirds of cases.
5. youthful
"If you look younger, but not as a child, then send a signal of its ability to be a leader, to cope with the duties and does not bend to failure" - says Hewlett. This is confirmed by the market of cosmetic surgery - the number of injections of Botox and lifts facial muscles grow every year.
But no matter what is your self-presentation, you need to understand what audience you are going to make an impression.
"If your headquarters in New York, but you are doing a presentation in Mountain View, then fill in your appearance some adjustments," - advises Hewlett, having in mind that California is characterized by a more casual style.
"You show that you can be free," - she writes.
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