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領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力內(nèi)部網(wǎng)絡(luò)是一個(gè)在線社區(qū),,商界最具思想和影響力的人士會(huì)在這里及時(shí)回答關(guān)于職業(yè)生涯和領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力的問(wèn)題,。今天的問(wèn)題是:怎樣在職場(chǎng)上留下良好的第一印象?回答者是Fingerpaint的創(chuàng)始人埃德·米岑,。 新工作的第一天可能既讓人興奮,,又令人煩惱和疲憊。當(dāng)你走進(jìn)公司大門時(shí),,謹(jǐn)記第一印象很重要,。如果你認(rèn)為人們不看重第一印象,可以讀讀馬爾科姆·格拉德威爾的《眨眼之間:不假思索的思考力量》(Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking),。在這本2005年出版的暢銷書中,,格拉德威爾進(jìn)一步證明了人們?cè)谂c你接觸的最初幾秒內(nèi),就會(huì)形成對(duì)你的印象。 多年來(lái)我招聘了幾百名員工,,根據(jù)我的經(jīng)驗(yàn),,格拉德威爾說(shuō)得一針見血。我第一次見到某人時(shí),,無(wú)論是有意還是無(wú)意,,都會(huì)立刻對(duì)他產(chǎn)生印象。他們是否聰明,、自信,、圓滑、緊張,、羞怯或熱情,?在第一次面對(duì)上級(jí)或同事時(shí),感到害羞很正常,,但這也能展現(xiàn)出你第一次遇到潛在客戶時(shí)會(huì)怎樣表現(xiàn)自己,。 以下是第一天上班時(shí)需要記住的地方: 表達(dá)快樂(lè) 你是否注意到,當(dāng)你對(duì)別人微笑,,他們也會(huì)下意識(shí)對(duì)你微笑,。微笑能讓他們感覺(jué)到你很高興來(lái)到這里,對(duì)于未來(lái)的機(jī)遇感到興奮,。 展現(xiàn)自信 有很多年輕的新人沒(méi)有去用力握手,,并進(jìn)行眼神交流,這讓我感到驚訝,。人們希望知道你正全力投入,,自信滿滿。無(wú)力的握手會(huì)讓我感覺(jué)你在膽怯,。而談話時(shí)眼睛看向別處,,在我看來(lái)你要么極度緊張,要么就是分心或感到無(wú)聊——這樣給人留下的印象都大打折扣,。你能被聘用,,肯定是有理由的。你屬于那里,。新人們,,向新同事展現(xiàn)出自信吧,不過(guò)別太自大,。 關(guān)心同事 第一次會(huì)見他人時(shí),,可以問(wèn)一兩個(gè)問(wèn)題?!澳悄膬喝??”“您在公司多久了,?”人們喜歡談?wù)撟约海@樣問(wèn)可以讓你看看他們是怎么與其他人互動(dòng)的,。如果你對(duì)他們立刻表現(xiàn)出興趣,,而不是只考慮自己的狀況,,就能博得他們的好感,。 著裝得體 每份工作都不一樣,西服也許不適合你的行業(yè),。但是第一天出現(xiàn)時(shí),,你不應(yīng)該顯得輕慢。避免牛仔褲,、T恤和運(yùn)動(dòng)鞋,,除非你知道新的工作環(huán)境本質(zhì)上就是這種風(fēng)格。在公司感到自在以后,,你可以穿得更隨意一些,。然而,你得重點(diǎn)表現(xiàn)出自己想認(rèn)真在公司干出一番事業(yè),。不管你喜歡與否,,外型確實(shí)很重要。 早點(diǎn)到場(chǎng) 傳奇足球教練文斯·隆巴迪堅(jiān)持讓隊(duì)員們每次會(huì)議或訓(xùn)練時(shí)早到15分鐘,。如果你按時(shí)到,,那就遲到了15分鐘。無(wú)論是什么商業(yè)活動(dòng),,你都要準(zhǔn)時(shí)到場(chǎng),,不過(guò)為了留下第一印象,早到很有必要,。沒(méi)有人想看到你在第一天上班開始前兩分鐘才匆匆忙忙沖進(jìn)大門,。這也能給你一點(diǎn)時(shí)間做好準(zhǔn)備,放平呼吸,,來(lái)會(huì)見你的新同事,。(財(cái)富中文網(wǎng)) 譯者:嚴(yán)匡正 |
The Leadership Insiders network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in business contribute answers to timely questions about careers and leadership. Today’s answer to the question, “How do you make a great first impression at work?” is written by Ed Mitzen, founder of Fingerpaint. Day one at your new job can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and exhausting all at the same time. As you walk through the doors, remember that first impressions matter. If you think they don’t, read the book Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell. In his 2005 best seller, Gladwell reinforces the belief that people formulate opinions in the first several seconds of interacting with someone. I’ve hired hundreds of people over the years, and I can tell you from experience that Gladwell hit the nail on the head. The first time I meet someone, whether it’s my intention or not, I form an instant opinion of them. Are they smart, confident, polished, nervous, timid, or passionate? It’s only natural for people to feel pressure the first time they meet their superior or new coworkers, but it also sets the stage for how they will handle themselves when they meet a potential client for the first time. Here are some things to keep in mind for your first day: Project happiness Have you ever noticed that when you smile at someone, their instant knee-jerk reaction is to smile back? Smiling will give them a sense that you are thrilled to be there and that you’re excited about the opportunity ahead. Demonstrate confidence It’s amazing to me how many young adults new to the workforce fail to shake hands firmly and make eye contact. People want to know that you’re engaged and confident. A weak handshake tells me you’re timid. Looking anywhere other than my eyes when we talk shows me you are either incredibly nervous, distracted, or bored—all are bad. You got the job for a reason. You belong there. Show your new coworkers you are a confident, but not cocky, new hire. Show interest in your new coworkers When you are meeting someone for the first time, ask them a question or two. “Where are you from?” “How long have you been with the company?” People like to talk about themselves, and this will give you some time to see how they interact with others. They will appreciate your showing an interest in them right away, versus just thinking about your own situation. Dress nicely Every job is different, and business suits may not be appropriate for your line of work. But you shouldn’t show up for your first day looking sloppy. Avoid jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers, at least until you get a sense of what your new work environment is like from the inside. You can always adjust to more casual attire once you get comfortable at the company. However, you should focus on showing people you are serious about making a difference in the firm. Whether you like it or not, your physical appearance matters. Show up early The legendary football coach Vince Lombardi insisted his players be 15 minutes early to every meeting or practice. If you were on time, you were 15 minutes late. You should be prompt in all aspects of your business life, but as a first impression, it’s essential. No one wants to see you running through the front door two minutes before you are supposed to start on your first day. It will also give you time to settle in and breathe a bit before meeting your new coworkers. |