Projecting Oneself-How to Impress

In today’s world of competition, where the requirement is only for ‘THE BEST’, it is very imperative and crucial to let others know that ‘I am the Best’.

How can you do it without being outspoken?

The idea is to convey the impression in an innate and effortless manner so that the other person concerned accepts you as ‘The Best’ cognitively.

When you part, you leave your picture in his mind and he is compelled to think and recall only you at the time of requisite.

Follow these Tips to project yourself-make a memorable impression

1. Outer appearance-first impression

First impression is the visual impact of your outer personality. It is extremely essential for this first look to be appealing in order to make an impression and also for your impression to last long.

The person scrutinizes you from head to toe in a glance. In order to make an appeal, pay heed on the following details;

Hair Style- It should be neat and well combed. It should match the occasion. A party hairdo will be inappropriate for the interview.

Dressing Code- Your selection of clothes reflects your style.

1. Select the dress according to the event.
2. Formals/informals/party dress should be charily selected.
3. Silk, cotton or woolen fabric should be chosen as per the season.
4. Whatsoever, it must align with your physique and boost your get up.
5. Color combination is an important feature. Pay heed to the contrast and matching details.

Shoes or Footwear- Match your footwear with the dress code, it should be comfortable while sitting, standing as well as walking.

Hygiene- Maintain Good Hygiene

1. Keep your hands clean.
2. Cut or style your nails.
3. Wear a perfume or body spray. Your body odor should not repel.
4. Carry a handkerchief, or tissue to be used readily when required.

2. Manners and Etiquette – Your etiquette vocalize for you.

Greetings- Greet people around you. This is the starting point. Wish them as per the time and hour of the day.  It reflects your grooming.

Postures- Practice good postures. Use mirror for the feedback. How you sit or stand is a visual clue for the person perceiving you. It hints towards your level of confidence.

Facial Expressions- Learn to display a controlled and calm look on your face. It reflects your inner state of mind.

Gestures- Avoid rubbing hands or blowing your nose or any other gesture which can be repelling for others. Excuse yourself and use the washroom. It shows that you are well mannered.

3. Participation-interaction with the person or group concerned

1. While interacting with an individual or group of people, participate actively in the conversation. Do not remain quiet
2. It is an opportunity to convey depth in your Personality
3. Impress them with your Knowledge. Speak Selectively.
4. Allow them to respond to your ideas and thoughts.
5. Simultaneously, respond to their comments with wisdom.
6. Acknowledge their appreciation with ‘Thank You’, how nice of you’ and so on.
7. Show your interest and attention by using phrases like, Oh really, Alright, its great and so on.

These small talks keep the communication going.
It’s a platform to talk about self in order to build an impression. Use it wisely.

1. Talk about your achievements with grace.
2. Use the Opportunity to communicate as to how you can be useful to them
3. Mention your aspirations- your efforts towards it- be diplomatic- do not boast.

Notice if they are interested to hear more or further. If otherwise, then change the topic.

1. Listen to their part of the success story as well.
2. Respect their knowledge and gather relevant information from them.
3. It will impress them to observe that you are intelligent enough to learn from others experiences as well.
4. Listen to their suggestions for you- make a loud note of it – also appreciate it by saying, what a nice suggestion! I would certainly keep it in mind.

This will please and also impress them.

Your interaction should suggest that you are a confident person and not overconfident.

4. Content of Speech

1. While expressing your views, use good vocabulary and phrases.
2. Do not use slang.
3. Your views should reflect expert knowledge and general knowledge
4. Use the language which is understood by majority of people around you.
5. Use your sense of humor with wit to recreate and keep the environment light.

Remember, a good communication is a two way process. It is complete only when it is rightly understood by the receptor.