First impression

• First impression


  The quick judgment formed about someone based on visual cues such as appearance and body language, often within the first 7 to 30 seconds of meeting them
• Importance of first impressions

  • Lasting impact
  • People make judgments about your character, competence, and trustworthiness within seconds
• Factors influencing first impressions

  • Facial expressions
  • Eye contact
  • Posture
  • Overall grooming
• Appearance


  Cleanliness (hair, nails, hygiene)<|>Appropriate dress for the occasion
• Body language


  Upright posture<|>Engaging eye contact<|>Firm handshake
• Communication


  Clear self-introduction<|>Polite language<|>Active listening
• Punctuality


  Arriving on time<|>Being prepared
• Dressing for an interview

  Research company culture and industry standards<|>Choose professional and conservative attire<|>Ensure proper fit and comfort<|>Maintain neatness and minimal accessories<|>Wear polished, closed-toe shoes<|>Practice good personal hygiene
• Basic wardrobe planning


  Assess your lifestyle and climate needs<|>Include versatile basics and layering pieces<|>Mix and match for multiple outfits<|>Invest in quality over quantity<|>Regularly declutter and organise your wardrobe
• Fast fashion


  Inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends, leading to significant waste and pollution
• Sustainable fashion


  Fashion that seeks to create a system that can be supported indefinitely in terms of environmentalism and social responsibility, using eco-friendly materials and ethical labour practices
• Sustainable fashion practices


  • Using eco-friendly materials
  • Ethical labour practices
  • Reducing waste
• Recycling and upcycling


  • Donating or recycling old clothes
  • Repurposing old garments into new, usable items
• Eco-friendly materials


  • Organic cotton
  • Bamboo
  • Hemp
  • Low-impact dyes
• Consumer choices for sustainable fashion

  • Buying less
  • Purchasing second-hand
  • Supporting ethical brands