First Impressions
First impressions are formed in seconds and are stubbornly hard to revise later, which makes the early moments of any new encounter disproportionately important. The skill blends preparation (research, attire, materials), presence (eye contact, posture, voice), and content (a clear, relevant opening) to leave the impression you intend. In interviews, sales meetings, networking, and onboarding into new teams, deliberate management of first impressions pays out for months afterward.
