Modul-4-Firt-Impression

HOW TO MAKE A
POSITIVE
1ST IMPRESSION
lady dress 4 success
HTGYE FKE 2011/2012
Learning Outcomes
By the end this lecture/presentation the
students should be able to
1.
2.
3.
4.
dress appropriately for an interview
demonstrate appropriate body language
use the appropriate voice tone for an interview
make a good impression
Content
1. Why the need for dressing correctly?
2. Three Main 1st Impression Factors
3. Appearance & Dress For Success
1. Clothes
2. Shoes & Bag
3. Accessories
4. Make up
5. Image & hygiene
6. Quiz & Final Check
4. Do’s & Don’ts of Body Gesture
Why the need for
dressing
correctly?
Did you know?
The first 15-to-30
seconds can MAKE or
BREAK the interview and
in order to have a chance
at the position you have to
have a GOOD FIRST
IMPRESSION.
Regardless of how hard
you work or how smart
you are, appearing
stressed, rumpled, or
haggard downgrades
your professional image
Perception others have on us
Body Language
• Posture - have a seat
with our back straight and chest
out
• Position
• Gesture - include
movement of the hand, face or
other parts of the body
• Facial expression
Robert Cialdini in “Influence:
The Psychology of Persuasion”
“We automatically
assign to goodlooking
individuals such
favorable traits as
talent, kindness,
honesty and
intelligence”
Three Main
st
1 Impression
Factors
Three Main 1st Impression Factors (1/3)
1. Appearance
Are your clothes professional?
Are they clean? Do they fit
well?
Are your nails clean and tidy?
Or bitten and scruffy?
Posture: are you sitting /
standing confidently or
slouching? This might make
them think you're either too
nervous or too laid back.
Three Main 1st Impression Factors (2/3)
2. Handshake
Your handshake is one of the
most important parts of a first
impression. A firm (but not
vice-like) handshake, good eye
contact and a relaxed smile
give you a confident start.
If you're not sure about your
handshake, ask for feedback
from a friend.
Muslim/muslimah
Three Main 1st Impression Factors (3/3)
3. Smile
There are two elements to a smile:
• Good, relaxed eye contact.
• A relaxed, confident smile. It doesn't matter
whether or not you show your teeth.
If the interviewer feels like your penetrating
stare is too much or your manic grin is
uncomfortable, you won't make a great first
impression.
If you're unsure, practice in front of a mirror.
Appearance
& Dress
For Success
Clothes
Shoes & Bag
Accessories
Make up
Image & Hygiene
Quiz & Final Check
Dress for Success
The clothes…
Clothes
• Do your RESEARCH…
– Research the prospective employer - companies and even industries have
definable corporate cultures.
– Think about the activities you may be undertaking, during the interview or
assessment centre.
– Choose an outfit that is slightly conservative, because you never know
whether your interviewer is going to be a fashion icon or someone who
thinks mini-skirts or cartoon ties should be banned.
Most companies will give you information about their
dress code, if you phone their reception. Even if they say
they have a casual dress policy, it's still a good idea to
dress in slightly smarter attire; to show you've made the
effort.
If in doubt, dress slightly smarter than you usually would
for work.
Clothes
• FIT WELL, COMFORTABLE & IN GOOD CONDITION
– Select an outfit you have worn before and are comfortable
wearing.
– Try on the outfit a few days before - enough time to have
drying-cleaning and repairs completed.
– Check the ensemble for missing buttons, frayed cuffs and
other needed repairs.
– Everything must be clean, neat and ironed.
– No bulging pockets or sagging coat lining.
– Polished shoes
When you select your job interview
clothes, remember to think about how
wrinkled they might look after 2 hours
in a car or bus!!!
Clothes
• DRESS UP, NOT DOWN
– Wear blouses buttoned high (at
least above the line where
cleavage begins), no slit skirts or
mini skirts
– Take off your jacket or sweater
before you enter the room if it is
hot. There’s something
suggestive of a stripper when you
take off clothes in public.
– Wear plain stockings that match
your skin tone (optional) & closetoe shoes
Clothes
Remember an interview is a formal situation, so
it's important to be aware of the details of your
appearance. It's best to keep the color of your
clothing muted and understated. The focus
should be on YOU -- not on your clothes.
Get used to your clothes if not you would look it at
ease on the day of the interview.
Dressing On A Tight Budget
Don’t buy
last minute
Mix or
match
Choose
season-less
fabric
Begin by
investing in “a
good-fitting, wellmade” suit in
your best neutral
color
Spice up
the look by
adding
accessories
Buy 2nd
Hand
Clothing?
The Complete Interview Outfit - Women's
Sample Muslimah skirted suit dress attire
Sample skirted suit dress attire
How to choose a suit based on your body
shape (1/4)
Square Shape Type Body
• Description
– Shoulder and thigh same distance
– No body shape. Waist is the same size as hip.
• Tips
– Add a waist belt at the back of the jacket
– Length of jacket/blouse is 15 cm exact downwards from
the hip bone
• Fashion For Women
– Straight cut square jacket and not too tight fitting
How to choose a suit based on your
body shape (2/4)
Triangle Shape Type Body for women
• Description
– Broad shoulder compared to waist, hip and thigh.
– Waist look small compared to hip
• Tips
– Choose V-neck blouse/jacket
– Use a smaller waist blouse/jacket
• Fashion
– Straight cut one colour jacket till half of the thigh length,
V-neck blouse and long straight cut skirt
How to choose a suit based on your
body shape (3/4)
Pear Shape Type Body for women
• Description
– Small chest and big hip
• Tips
– Choose a jacket that cover only half of your hip
– Choose ‘monkey jacket’ type where the jacket opening is
until below chest level
– Choose straight-cut long skirt
• Fashion
– Straight cut jacket till half of the hip
– Choose a pant or skirt that is situated at your hips
(between your waist and hip bone)
How to choose a suit based on your
body shape (4/4)
Perfect Shape Type Body for women
• Description
– Chest and hip same distance, waist is around 23’’ to 26’’
• Tips
– Choose a jacket that cover only half of your hip or until
your thigh
– If you have long legs, use a skirt with A-line cutting or a
straight cut dark colour pant with bright colour blouse.
– Can also wear three piece suit (shirt, vest and jacket)
• Fashion
– ‘Turtle neck’ blouse with short jacket.
What about baju kurung?
Another possibility is baju kurung. You can’t go
wrong with a baju kurung especially if you are
applying for government sector work.
Don’t wear too colorful/sparkling. Don’t wear
coat/blazer shorter than your ‘baju kurung’.
Get a longer and nice one.
Tudung?
For those wearing tudung, learn to put them on.
Get advice from your lecturers, relatives, or
anybody who can show you how to put them
on fashionably.
Main Tips to for tudung users:
-Wear a head scarf inside
-Don’t wear a tudung made from almost transparent fabric
-Wear a tudung that covers your chest
-Use appropriate brooches at appropriate location
-The tudung must not be too colouful or abstract
-Wear the tudung neatly and correctly
How to wear tudung?
EXCELLENT
Don’t
Making a good impression on job interview
Appropriate dressing
• Your success or failure in the interview can depend on your
appearance and the interview’s first impression of you.
Look neat, well-groomed. Select proper clothing for the
type of organization (government, private sector etc.)
interviewing you. If in doubt be conservative;
• Get used to your clothes if not you would look it at ease on
the day of the interview.
Dress for Success
Shoes and Bag
Shoes
• Shoe Color and Style:
– Interviewees should wear dark, polished, closed-toe leather
pumps that match the interview suit or are one shade darker
than it.
– The heel should be one to two inches high, according to your
height.
– Try not to wear a brand new pair of shoes since walking may be
awkward or uncomfortable at first. If necessary, break new
shoes in at home before your interview.
Shoes
X
X
Bag
• Briefcase:
• A leather notebook or portfolio
(padfolio) big enough to hold your
résumé and notepad.
OR
•
Handbag:
• should be structured, small and plain
• matching your shoes and belt.
• avoid using your everyday handbag,
especially if it is filled with belongings.
• If you are carrying a cell phone in the bag,
turn it off before you begin your interview!
Bag
Dress for Success
The accessories…
Accessories
• MINIMAL JEWELRY
– No dangling earring
– No heavy, expensive-looking, glittery or ostentatious
jewelry
– If you wear earrings, plain studs are the most cautious.
– A single necklace is acceptable, as is a watch and a ring
or two.
– You may wish to add a pin to your suit jacket to add
color and pizzazz, but be sure to shy away from any
controversial insignias.
Accessories
Okey
Not okey
No glittery Tudung and only one brooch
Dress for Success
The make-up…
“Sesungguhnya Allah itu cantik (indah)
dan bersih. Dia amat mencintai kepada
perkara yang cantik (indah) dan bersih.”
Riwayat Al-Bazzar
“Cantik itu indah tetapi yang indah akan
mudah menjadi kabur jika diri sendiri
tidak tahu hendak menilai atau
memeliharanya.”
Aristotle
Make-up Tips
• The goal is to look natural and professional
• Select a foundation that matches your skin tone at
the neckline. Make-up begins at the neck to
eliminate any possibility of a line.
• Be careful to not select make-up that is too pink for
you.
• The blush should match the natural red tones in
your cheeks. Apply blush lightly applied no closer
to the nose than the iris of the eye and no lower
that the bottom of the nose. But personally I feel
blush is too much for an interview.
Correct way to apply a blush
To correctly locate your cheekbones
simply smile; find the center of the apple
of the cheeks with your index finger. Then
take your thumb to where your ear
connects to your head. Slide your thumb
toward your index finger, the bone that
you feel is your cheekbone. Then apply
your blush to your cheekbone.
Make-up Tips
• Both blush and lip color should not overpower the face
and clothing. Steer clear of frosted or bright lipstick,
eye shadow, or nail polish.
• Because of the stressful nature of an interview, you
might perspire a bit more than usual. It's a perfectly
natural response. So be prepared with blotting tissues
to use before the interview that might help you to
clean off your face by not removing your make up.
• Reach for interview a few minutes early to touch up in
the restroom or a nearby cafe, to check for
perspiration, lipstick on the teeth, crumbs around the
mouth, and anything around your nose.
How To Apply Make-Up
For An Interview???
And if you don’t wear makeup,
ensure your face is CLEAN and
NOT OILY.
Step 1
• Start with a clean,
well moisturized
face.
• Then apply a thin
layer of your favorite
foundation using a
brush or sponge
throughout your
face.
• Final touch it with
loose powder.
Step 2
• Apply light silver eye
shadow.
• Add another dark brown
eye shadow and blend it.
It is to be borne in mind that you
have to always maintain good
eye contact during an interview.
So don't go overboard with eye
makeup. The goal here is to
translate a serious sense of
capability and competency. Stick
with muted tones of brown, taupe
or gray.
Step 3
• Apply black eyemascara to create a
nice look on your eyes.
• Get water-proof
mascara
Step 4
• Brush your eye brow
neatly using an eye brush
Step 5
• Choose a natural color lipstick.
• Press your lips on a tissue after the
first application.
• Apply your lipstick one more time
to make the lipstick last longer.
Don't wear lip-gloss to an
interview. Keep the lips
semi-matte and muted; a
neutral pink or berry tone
is pretty and appropriate.
Simple & Natural Look Makeup
Advice for Women How to Apply Makeup When
Pimples Are Prominent
Gently wash the face with cold water and soap. Then dab the
face dry, carefully
Apply an astringent
Use a concealer or stick cover-up to hide
blemishes and acne
Carefully use your fingers to apply foundation to the blemished area.
Continue with the rest of the face, applying foundation with the fingers
Continue with standard application of the makeup, and follow up with an
application of face powder
* Use makeup brand that does not clog pores and is designed specifically for teenagers who have
acne problems. These makeup products often contain a topical ingredient that kills bacteria and
helps to clean out pores. Look for non-allergic makeup that can help reduced the redness and
reactions of skin irritations.
Dress for Success
Image and Hygiene…
Image and Hygiene
• CLEAN, TIDY & PRESENTABLE
– Hair and nails must be clean and groomed. Women with longer
hair should wear it back so it doesn't become a distraction. Dressy
hair clips should replace more bulky, everyday clips.
– Scent should be low-key or absent as people can be allergic to
certain perfume scents, plus you'll probably be seated in a confined
space.
– Well-brushed teeth and fresh breath
– No body odor
No matter how beautiful your job interview
clothes, your personal hygiene could let you
down
Image and Hygiene
Avoid smelly food like
Petai, Jering and
Kenuak/Kerdas, Durian,
Bawang!
Image and Hygiene
Plaque
Let’s Have A Test!
What is your 1st impression on this 5
interview candidates?
Girl 1
Girl 2
Girl 3
Girl 4
Girl 5
Girl 1
• Positives:
– Traditional and fresh
– Neat and Professional
• Negatives:
– Not suitable for manufacturing
and private sector
• General Comments:
– Suitable for government sectors
Girl 2
• Positives:
– Suitable if looking for a temping job
– Neat and clean
• Negatives:
– Not professional, too casual
Girl 3
• Positives:
– Well-dressed
• Negatives:
– Trousers can be cropped
slightly
• General Comments:
– Smart dressing
– Confident look
Girl 4
• Positives:
– Complete formal Muslimah
suit
• Negatives:
– Shade of shoes a little dark,
brown or beige may be
more matching.
• General Comments:
– Neat and tidy.
Girl 5
• Positives:
– Professional look
– Jacket and shirt well tailored
• Negatives:
– Skirt a bit tight, may have
problem when sitting
• General Comments:
– Might try pulling up the hair.
Source: http://www.angelo.edu/services/career/dress_for_success/
Do’s and Don'ts
of Body Language
Body Language
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•
•
•
Posture
Position
Gesture
Facial expression
Movement (Walking)
DO
DON’T
• Move purposefully
• Drag your feet
• Maintain a deliberate
stride
• Clomp or shuffle
Bend from the
knees when picking
up an object
•
Seated Posture
DO
• Sit up straight
• Cross legs at ankles
• Lean forward slightly
DON’T
• Slouch, fidget or shift in
your seat
• Sit with knees spread or
crossed
• Tap your feet
Don’t be afraid to take up some space – Taking up space by for
example sitting or standing with your legs apart a bit signals selfconfidence and that you are comfortable in your own skin.
Relax your shoulders – When you feel tense it’s easily winds up as
tension in your shoulders. They might move up and forward a bit. Try
to relax. Try to loosen up by shaking the shoulders a bit and move
them back slightly.
Standing Posture
DO
DON’T
- Stand straight
- Keep feet still
- Keep shoulders relaxed
- Keep arms at sides
- Keep head and chin up
- Slouch
- Shift feet
- Sway
- Cross arms
- Hang head
Don’t cross your arms or legs – You have probably already heard you
shouldn’t cross your arms as it might make you seem defensive or
guarded. This goes for your legs too. Keep your arms and legs open.
Gestures
DO
• Gesture with open
palms with fingers
together
• Use gestures to
reinforce your message
• Vary your gestures
DON’T
• Put hands on hips
• Over-gesture
• Play with things in
your pocket
• Cross arms
• Point a finger
Mirror - To make the connection better you can try a bit of
proactive mirroring. If he leans forward, you might lean forward. If
she holds her hands on her thighs, you might do the same. But
don’t react instantly and don’t mirror every change in body
language. Then weirdness will ensue.
Facial Expressions
DO
• Smile
• Have direct eye
contact
• Be animated
• Nod positively
(without yo-yo-ing
like a tree lizard or “pok ko”)
DON’T
• Frown
• Stare
• Have shifty eyes
• Yawn without
closing mouth
Smile and laugh – lighten up, don’t take yourself too seriously. Relax a bit, smile
and laugh when someone says something funny. People will be a lot more inclined
to listen to you if you seem to be a positive person. But don’t be the first to laugh
at your own jokes, it makes you seem nervous and needy. Smile when you are
introduced to someone but don’t keep a smile plastered on your face, you’ll seem
insincere.
Distracting Mannerisms
• Scratching or picking at yourself (your
hair or your nose etc.)
• Combing hair in public
• Drumming fingers
• Yawning
• Clicking pens
• Tapping feet
Meetings and Greetings
1.
Standing –
2.
A Smile –
3.
Seeing –
4.
5.
Shake –
Speaking –
6.
Say –
Six Ss
for senior personnel and when
greeting or meeting others shows
shows respect and deference
by one person usually encourages one
from another friendly
into a person’s eyes means we are
friendly
should be firm (not crushing) and dry
our name slowly and distinctly is
important
choice of words, avoid “um” ,”ugh”,
“lah”. Avoid slang, if possible
Attending skills
• Forward lean – lean slightly forward to emphasize
your attention. Remain alert but comfortable.
• Tone – tone of voice communicate interest. If you
mumble, shout or whisper , you are making
communication more complicated.
• Eye contact- is one of the best way to say “I am
listening” without opening your mouth. Staring is
rude (make sure you know the distinction)
• Nod – occasionally and positively to indicate
accept or interest, but do not overdo it.
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