The person you are meeting for the first time doesn't know you, so your____ is usually the first clue he or she has to go on.
Appearance
What are some good plans that you can make to guarantee that you arrive on time?
Always plan ahead of time
_____ is the unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true feelings and emotions.
body language
_ are based on verbal give and take.
Conversation
Plan to arrive a few minutes early and allow flexibility for possible delays in traffic or taking a wrong turn.
Be on time
To form an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanor, your mannerisms, and how you are dressed.
First Impression
What is the goal of public relations?
Create and maintain a positive public image for clients
__________ is an important aspect of public relations work.
Self Motivation
Career opportunities for public relations specialists are expected to grow by around ____ over the next 10 years, significantly faster than the ___ average across all industries.
Seven, Four
A warm and confident ______ will put both you and the other person at ease. But don't go overboard with this – people who take this too far can seem _______ and ___
smile
fake insecure
Your ______ shines through in everything you do.
attitude
A warm and confident smile will put both you and the other person at ease
Have a winning smile
It goes without saying that good manners and polite, attentive and courteous behavior help make a good first impression. In fact, anything less can ruin the one chance that you have at making that first impression.
Be Courteous and Attentive
The ability to think _______ is essential for a successful PR campaign. Each PR situation is different, so you should be able to apply different approaches and techniques to deal with every given scenario.
Creatively
Decide on the most relevant ___ to present.
Skills
In most cases, you will work as part of a team that may include __Researchers_______, __Marketers______, and others in similar roles.
Researchers, Marketers
To project appropriate confidence and self-assurance:
Stand tall
Smile
Make eye contact
Greet with firm handshake
Public relations skills are a wide range of capabilities and proficiencies that typically fall under the category of ________ and _______.
Communication and Marketing
Yes, making a good first impression does mean you need to "fit in" to some degree. But it doesn't mean losing yourself or pretending to be someone you're not.
Be yourself
_________ is the unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true feelings and emotions.
It's the relaxed facial expression that breaks out into a genuine smile – with mouth upturned and eyes wrinkled.
Body Language
Public relations skills can be put to use for a variety of purposes, from introducing new ______ or services to enhancing the _____ of a company.
Products and reputation
It takes just a quick glance, about ____ seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time.
3
In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on:
Appearance
Body language
Demeanor
Mannerisms
How you dress
8 ways to make first impression
Be on time, Present yourself appropriately, Be yourself, Have a winning smile.
Be open and confident, Use small talk, Be positive, Be courteous and attentive.
What are some examples of body language that will help create a good first impression?
Relaxed facial expressions
Genuine smile
Convey interest
they say a picture is worth a thousand words, and so the "picture" you first present needs to demonstrate who you are to the person you are meeting.
Present yourself appropriatley
to project appropriate confidence and self-assurance. Stand tall, smile (of course), make eye contact, greet with a firm handshake. All of this will help you to project confidence and encourage both you and the other person to feel more at ease
Be open and confident
What are some examples of body language that you should avoid when trying to make a good first impression?
Bad posture
Slouching
Not sitting/standing upright or having hands by your side
Standing with hands on your hips
What are 3 public relations skills that you should make sure to include in your resume?
Communication, organizational skills, and ability to launch and maintain a campaign