First Impressions: Attract Success Into Your Life

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WHAT YOU’LL FIND
→ Introduction
→ Why are First Impressions Important
→ Do First Impressions Really Last
→ Career Advice on First Impressions
→ Elevating First Impressions: ARTICLE LINKS
→ First Impressions for Success

Hi and welcome to Finesse to Success! FTS is a platform for upgrading your image to help you attract more business and opportunities in life. If you’re new to the blog (or at a new stage in your career), this blog is going to give you definitive guides on how you can achieve a polished, powerful presence—offline and online.

Finesse to Success is dedicated to those who want to elevate themselves. It’s for people who wish to refine their ways with the hopes to live a happier, more fulfilling, and more successful life.

Success comes to those who prepare for it and we’re here to empower you to help yourself in this journey.

Why are First Impressions Important?

First, let’s define what first impressions are.

Based on this research published by Psychological Science, first impressions are the judgments we make about a person, derived from our initial perception of their physical aspects, their nonverbal and verbal behaviors, and even the environments they inhabit.

Because human instincts are hard-wired for self-preservation, people tend to form split-second impressions of others so they can presume if those people have stable characteristics of their own.

Now having these facts in mind, we can better understand just what are the effects of first impressions in our lives—especially in our chosen profession.

From the moment we land a job interview spot, to the time we walk into a coffee shop to meet with a new client for the first time, we are being judged before we even had the chance to introduce our name.

We get qualified for a promotion or a referral, based on other people’s assessment of us. And so if you know how important the lasting impressions you leave behind are, you can work it out to your advantage to help you take your career to the next level.

Do First Impressions Really Last?

Research tells you that first impressions have been shown to last for months. But human experience will tell you that they can even last beyond a lifetime.

When you meet someone for the first time, the first thing they notice about you is your appearance, your body language, your demeanor, how you are dressed, or all of the above!

People can rave to their friends about you or their colleagues. But if you’re not cautious, they can also tell the whole world about their poor impression of you through social media.

Once people have formed either a positive, negative, or neutral opinion of you based on your initial encounter, it can be a tough challenge to reverse or undo it.

And if you’re in the business that banks on you having a good reputation, you want to really make a conscious effort to improve this aspect of you.

With that in mind, the key to making a great lasting impression is to give it your best shot. When you create a positive first impression, you stand the chance of forming a relationship with another person which can prove to be rewarding in the long term.

Career Advice: Great First Impression is Profitable

Many people dream of becoming successful especially when they see top dogs in their industry rubbing elbows with wealthy people, driving the latest high-end cars, or sporting swanky luxury watches.

They imagine that all high-earning professionals had to do were to study a course, pass a licensure exam (where necessary), and prospect just like any other business.

Yes, that sounds like an easy way to the top.

But the reality is far from what you see on the surface.

As a professional, you can look at yourself as a business. Where without individual components that make up the processes required to run a business smoothly, it will not function properly.

Many successful professionals understand this very well. They know that dressing for success is one aspect of attracting people to do business with them. And when backed with product expertise and negotiation skills, it can turn out to be a profitable venture.

So remember this: a polished presence is good business.

Don’t think of it as some form of vanity. But instead, think of upgrading your professional presence as a business strategy.

A polished presence is good business.

Guide to Elevating First Impressions (Articles)

To help you understand the principles of professional presence, here are some of our must-read posts on topics ranging from smart workwear to online presence to personal development tips you won’t find in many other places. Of course, you must also sign up for our newsletter to never miss a post!

The ABCDs of Image

APPEARANCE

It’s been said, 55 % of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look. So our advice? Dress how you want to be addressed. To get started, check out some of these articles:

Dress Professional for Work

• Tips to Spice Up Your Wardrobe
• Business Travel Checklist Essential Guide
• Timeless Jewelry Pieces for Work Wardrobe
• FOR HIM
  • Essential Capsule Wardrobe Checklist
  • Smart Athleisure Styles for Work
  • Dress Shoes Styles for Men
• FOR HER
  • Best Elegant Dresses for Work
  • Work-from-Home Outfit Ideas
  • Classic White Shirt Pairings for the Office
  • Silk Blouses and Accessories
  • Style Guide: Black and White Outfits
  • 9 Victoria Beckham Styles to Adopt
• REAL ESTATE AGENT STYLE
  • The Real Estate Agent Style Code
  • The Realtor’s Buying Guide to Work Bags
  • Things Male Agents Must Do to Look Dapper

Beauty & Grooming Tips

• How to ‘Get Unready’ After a Long Day
• FOR HIM
  • Men’s Grooming Essentials
• FOR HER
  • Classic Everyday Work Makeup
  • 7 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Makeup Looks
  • Easy and Elegant Hairstyles for Women
  • Elegant Nails Ideas for Work
• PRODUCT REVIEW
  • ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint

BEHAVIOR

Your behavior, demeanor and motivation all have an impact on the impression you make. So take the path of self-improvement to help build your poise and confidence for any situation you face. Here are the best articles to help you get going:

Professional Excellence

• Five Cs of Success
• Best MasterClass Courses to Help You Level Up
• The Art of Business Lunch Etiquette
• Modern Workplace Etiquette
• How to Impress Your Boss
• 15 Career FAQs to Get You Motivated

Personal Development

• 12 Best Self-Investment Gifts to Level Up
• Daily Routine of Successful People
• Signs You’re Doing Goal Setting Wrong
• How to Win Back Your Focus
• Bad Habits Stopping You from Being Successful
• Consistency is Key to Unlock Progress
• Mindset of New Year’s to “New You” Resolutions

Real Estate Agent Practice

• 50 Ways to Feel Inspired
• Must-read Books for Real Estate Agents
• How to Prepare for Sales Meeting
• Sunday Reset Routine
• Healthy Lifestyle Changes

COMMUNICATION

Without communication, it’s impossible to get your point across or make a connection with someone. Learn how to improve your communication style to influence your team, persuade customers and gain trust among your peers. Read some of our best articles:

Verbal Communication

• Soft Skills: Why Your Success Depends On It
• Improve Your Vocabulary to Sound Smarter
• Business Networking Tips & Tricks
• Email Etiquette for Business Professionals
• Phone Etiquette for Real Estate Agents
• Six Topics to Never Discuss with Clients

Non-verbal Communication

• Body Language Tips for Business Meetings
• What Recruiters Remember After an Interview
• Brilliant Holiday Gift Ideas
• Realtor Closing Gift Ideas Clients Will Love
• What Agents Wish Clients Stopped Doing

DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

A strong digital footprint shows an online impression that reflects who you are and what you do in real life. Craft an effective online persona to attract the right audience and build a positive impact on your business. Start improving through these posts:

Personal Branding

• Personal Branding for Professionals
• Offline Strategies to Boost Personal Brand
• Upgrade Your Online Presence Without Spending Money
• Agent Presence: Effective Use of Social Media
• Instagram Real Estate Content Ideas for Feed and Stories
• How to Create Stunning Real Estate Graphics

First Impressions: Key to a Successful Career

Is making a good first impression at work really that important?

So, before you leave, let me just share with you some gold nuggets about why it’s so important for us that you understand the core message of first impressions.

1. First impression is human nature

The first impression you make on someone will stick with them. It’s human nature to remember a person based on how they made us feel. These impressions may not always be an accurate representation of you that’s why you need to make a conscious effort of showing your positive sides, especially in a professional setting.

2. First impression plays a part in why others want to work with you

As humans, we like to work with people we can trust. And the fact of the matter is first impressions play a role in determining other people’s perceptions of us.

The way you present yourself can affect how people perceive your intelligence, competence, and the quality of the work you produce. So if you want to advance in your career, you need to elevate others’ impressions of you.

3. First impression is a lasting impression

People remember their first impressions of you and they are often the most memorable ones. Thus, to really make an impact, you must develop and present your message with poise, skill, and clarity. You must make sure that you present yourself well and have good manners when dealing with others.

In order to become more confident in ourselves as well as our abilities, we need to do something every day that makes us better at what we do. So start by perusing this guide, doing the work required, and let the impression of you be of one that’s refined, confident and elevated.

All the best!

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