Hacks for First Impressions you definitely want to remember
When was the last time you wanted to create a powerful impression in front of your client or your senior or even your team members? Can you think of an instance where you almost made or failed to make a great first impression? Do you wish to improve your first impression that people make of you? Why do you think first impressions matter? Does it create any impact? Yes, first impressions do matter as people will remember you on the basis of the kind of first impression they form of you. Do read further to start creating an everlasting impression right away.
The Dos and Don’ts of First Impressions
1. Choice of dressing
An essential of forming a first impression is your dressing. The attire you wear can itself help people form a first impression the way you want to. Have you observed people tweaking their dressing to form a first impression? Normally whenever we think of Mark Zuckerberg, we remember him wearing his favourite attire.
BODY LANGUAGE TO AVOID
What could have been better? Can you connect with the person? As humans, we want to connect with the person with whom we are having a conversation. Thus, the person is moving closer to the screen, but in that process, you can’t see him clearly. Being on a virtual call one should try and make sure more of you is visible and less of the background. The more we are visible, the easier it is for all to connect as they can see you. Remember next time to show more of yourself and less of your background
BIT ABOUT VOICE
On a virtual call do you think you need to tweak the way you speak or stick to the same way you speak in person? On a virtual call, you need to speak slightly slower than you normally speak so that others can hear clearly what you are saying. The reason being if there are any technical glitches what you are saying does not get missed by anyone
ENGAGING COLLEAGUES
What are the ways in which you engage your colleagues? Is it important to engage them? When you actively engage people over a call you not only understand what they are thinking or feeling but also how you can tweak your content and your body language. As humans, everyone interacts both verbally and non-verbally with others. Observing their reactions can help you to actively engage with all
Remember these essentials for your next video call. So that you are able to project yourself as a confident individual and connect with all. If you are curious to know more specifics and applications you could enroll for our course called as Mastering Business Video Conferencing
