USJ
ICO
NEWSLETTER
MAY
2018
F I R S T
I M P R E S S I O N S
by Joana Costa, Intern at USJ’s ICO
First impressions are crucial when building
lasting trust so knowing how to manage your
image is a valuable skill to have.
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How long do you have until someone decides if FORUM (THE
you are trustworthy and confident enough to be VENETIAN)
worth building a relationship with?
Researchers say it usually takes seven to 15
seconds. However, a study by Princeton
University researchers indicates that we are
capable of forming impressions in an astonishing
1/10 of a second.
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To help you manage your image and create a first
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impression that will surely impress, below are
several tips by Forbes and Inc. contributors:
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✔ Analyze your attire. What you wear matters,
even if you do not really care about fashion or
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style, so put your best self forward. Think of it
as personal branding and at every function try to
match or slightly exceed the level of formality.
Picture:
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✔ Be punctual and come prepared. If you are
going to a meeting, be respectful of everyone’s
time, plan accordingly and come prepared.
✔ Smile, make eye contact and be conscious of
your body language. Smiling, besides being one
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of the most memorable facial features, reduces INTERNATIONAL
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around you. Shake hands firmly and establish (UNIVERSITY OF
good eye contact. MACAU)