1. Making a Good First Impression
School Counseling
Freshman Seminar

2. First Impressions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep-ieEG06qg
The Pursuit of Happyness

3. First Impressions- Brainstorming
Get into groups of 4.
List on a piece of paper at least five mistakes people make that give a bad first impression. (3 min)
Turn your paper over and write at least five ways people make a good first impression. (2 min)

4. Before you even open your mouth,
Your Personal Image
It takes 7 seconds to make a first impression…
…although we start making decisions about people within the first 3 seconds of meeting.
Before you even open your mouth,
you’ve been sized up.
What does your image say about you?

5. Let’s try some examples…
Review the images on the next few slides. What is your initial feeling/thought with each image?

6. Clothes

7. Clothes

8. Clothes

9. Grooming

10. Grooming

11. Posture

12. Posture

13. Smell

14. Handshake

15. Personal Image Basics
Grooming- paying attention to grooming demonstrates respect for yourself and others
Dress with purpose- clothes send a message about how you want others to see you
Body language
Posture –equates to our attitude, our confidence level, and our ability to go after what we want (standing tall with shoulders back)
Eye contact –one of the most potent indicators of our mood and intentions (solid with a "smiling" face)
Gestures with hands and arms –may be unconsciously communicating in ways you don't realize (purposeful and deliberate)
Good hand shake- your handshake is to some extent a genuine reflection of your actual personality

16. Let’s see how this works….

17. Making a Good First Impression
How can you make a good first impression with…
Teachers?
Administration?
Office staff?
Coaches?
Club advisors?
Other students?

18. Making a Good First Impression
How can you make a good first impression in the…
Hallway?
Classroom?
Cafeteria?
Bathroom?
Locker room?
Library?
Athletic field/stands?

20. What do you want your first impression to convey to others?
Courteous
Strong
What do you want your first impression to convey to others?
Athletic
Happy
Responsible
Cool
Attentive
Charming
Friendly
Interesting
Flip your name tag inside out
On one side, write one or two words you want your first impression to convey to others.
On the other side, write what you will need to do/change in order for that message to be conveyed.
Name Tag
Kind
Diligent
Ambitious
Loyal
Honest
Musical
Artistic
Confident
Intelligent
Serious

21. Did he get the job?