First Impressions & The Importance Of Body LanguageYour Career Change And Making A Good First Impression - Especially At InterviewFirst Impressions are formed when someone meets you for the first time, as at an initial interview. When you meet they will form their impression as they first see you, hear you and (I hope NOT) smell you! Click Here If You're Worried About Bad Breath!, get a free short report (opens in a new window). If their senses tell them something is disagreeable, your chances of getting hired go down the pan! Its also a known fact that height and happiness tend to go hand in hand, but did you know that tall people get better jobs than short people? Height gives the allusion of authority so it makes sense, if you're lacking in height, to follow these tips to help you look taller. First impressions are very strongly affected by how someone reacts to the way you are (your demeanour) and the largest part of that is what we call your 'body language'. This article which I wrote a little while back explains why your body language is so important to the way someone reacts to YOU and hence whether they have good impressions about you. This reaction could be crucial to the outcome of your interview. To help you guys along with looking good and feeling confident I've arranged a FREE copy of the 27 page e-book "SIX SIMPLE STEPS TO LOOKING GREAT" which you can open and download by clicking this link Speaking Body LanguageBy Peter FisherBody language is an important part of every communication which, according to at least one study, accounts for around 55% of what we are communicating. (The other constituents from the same study are the 'Way We Speak' - 38% and the 'Words We Use' - 7%) so if you wish to communicate well, then it makes sense to understand how you can (and can't) use your body to say what you mean. You can also observe the effect on the people with whom we are communicating: With careful observation, emotions may be detected from non-verbal signs. Remember that these are only indicators and not absolute certainties. Contextual clues may also be used, in particular what is being said to the person or what else is happening around then. When a person is bored, their whole body is telling you. So if you are trying to sell to them, or persuade them to your way of thinking, don't bother (unless you are trying to bore them into submission). A bored person looks anywhere but at the person who is talking to them. They find other things to do, from doodling on nearby paper to talking with others or staring at the ceiling. They are also likely to keep checking their watch or a wall clock. If the person is not interested in their surroundings or what is going on, then they may become bored. The disinterest may also be feigned if they do not want you to see that they are interested. You need to watch for 'leaking' signs of readiness in these cases. When your prospect is ready to consider your pitch, the body language may well be relaxed and open. The person seems to be unconcerned by the surroundings or even completely unaware of distractions. However there is also a distinct level of concentration, perhaps with pursed lips and an intense gaze. The chin may be resting in one or both palms. A person who is evaluating may be starting to make an important decision. If they are considering buying from you, they may be close to the point of closure. Don't force the pace at this stage allow them to reach their own point of readiness. Their body language will let you know when it arrives as they sit up and look more directly at you. Peter Fisher is an expert Author and Publisher. He coaches and writes for people undergoing change. For public speaking resources visit http://www.public-speaking-courses.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Fisher You are here: First Impressions Return to Your Career Change home page. You might also want to visit Dress For Success and Looking The Part for more 'what to wear' and looking the part information. You can also search this site for more about first impressions and body language, or the whole of the web from here.      
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