First Impressions Leave Lasting Impressions
Today, I had a new class start. I usually teach each class for approximately nine days and then the students m
ove to the next block of instruction. On the first day of each new block, I always follow the same routine. I have each student stand up and give a brief introduction about themselves to include: name, hometown, goals, and hobbies. I also ask them to tell us one interesting fact about their life. With each class, I always get something different. I even had one student who actually went sky diving and another, who won the state championship for “typing” in their home state. One of the best things about teaching is the diversity amongst the students. They all come from different backgrounds but somehow manage to form a lasting bond in the course of seven short weeks. Before each student comes up for introductions, I always have to give a disclaimer. I tell them not to be negative and to watch their body language. Throughout my block I have made it a habit to consistently correct them on body language and appearance because first impressions are so important. As healthcare administration workers, they will probably be at the forefront of patient care. This means, they will be working at the front desk and will be the first person that the patient sees. Therefore, it is important to always be ready to make a first good impression or no one is going to take them seriously.
It is easy to be misread due to your body language and appearance. As a professional, you want to be taken seriously by the people around you. A professional appearance, good attitude, and positive body language are very important. You also want to watch how you speak to people and your choice of words. For example, in a professional environment you should not be cursing or using slang words. You should be prepared to engage in an intelligent level of conversation in reference to your organization and your personal goals. For interviewing purposes, you should be able to clearly communicate your leadership and managerial skills and how you can use those experiences to benefit the organization. Sometimes we may not be aware that we are making a bad first impression. Take the quiz below to find out whether or not you make good first impression.
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1 comment:
Your Results: Kristy Taylor
You impress on the first try
No wonder you're a hit in any social situation. The first impression you leave behind makes people want to get to know you better. You're not too forward and not too reserved. Making a good impression has do with a combination of proper etiquette and self-confidence, and you've got both down pat. You recognize that everything about you potentially plays into how people initially feel about you. So you take time and pride in making sure you're at your best, especially when it really counts. Presentable appearance - check. Clean house or car - check. Body language and gestures, like firm handshakes and smiles - check. Thoughtfulness - check. No stone seems to be left unturned with you, and chances are that you're more likely to land that job you want, make new friends or find love because of it. And that, my likeable friend, is the benefit of making a lasting first impression.
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