First Impressions

          I very much appreciated the "Getting to Know Your Mentor" handout and the "Making Positive First Impressions" podcast. I liked them because they created a set list of guidelines that are good to follow in many situations, especially when interacting with your employer or mentor. It intrigues me that in the first ten minutes, whoever you are talking to will have a lasting first impression of you. "You never have a second chance to make a first impression." In my life I have always been taught about how important image is in a professional setting, so I believe I have a good idea of how to dress professionally and appropriately. However, I don't often have a chance to use those skills except for in school, so really look forward to practicing how to present myself in the professional world. Also, I was very grateful to hear about how to communicate and interact with people around me. This is not something I believe I am good at, so I see this as a great opportunity to improve myself on how to make a good first impression not only to my boss or mentor but to my coworkers others around me. I greatly appreciated the podcast and handout and I will absolutely use these skills when I go to interviews and new jobs!