Comments on: 3 Seconds First Impression

By: Birech

Birech — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:12:28 +0000

Such an insightful article especially for those of us in the field of marketing.Thanks Dan.

By: mercy

mercy — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:10:12 +0000

Very true

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:15:06 +0000

Daniel – you are an amazing guy! Immediately i get to work in the morning, i have to log on to your website to read your blogs. They have become like food for my soul!

God Bless u

By: James Gitau

James Gitau — Wed, 20 May 2009 04:01:49 +0000

James Gitau says:
May 15, 2009 at 9:48 am

Great article.
I remember a friend of mine who was very dissatisfied in her job.She applied for a numerous jobs but all in vain. Great resume but never went past the interview stage. While seeking feedback she was very lucky to meet a brutally honest woman who told her ’she just did not sell herself in person as much as she did in writing’.
She did all sorts of things to build her confidence and one of them included gatecrashing parties in posh hotels and selling her self as one of the guests. She would dress the part she deemed appropriate sometimes she was caught out and got out of it through pleading innocence but in the end she was able to converse with total strangers. She was always out of her comfort zone and the possibility of being caught out made her work soo hard to look relaxed instead of alarmed.
In the end she built her confidence and she is leading a male dominated workplace as a operations manager.
Yes its along way home but it worked for her.

By: Jamez

Jamez — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:50:55 +0000

ha ha.. i like the thursday suit and friday in northbridge…tell us where you are going next time i might come hire someone to drive you coz of all of you inspiration.. nah not really.. just want to come have a beer

By: Robert Echa

Robert Echa — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:19:16 +0000

THERE IS AN ADAGE THAT SAYS ,THE WAY A GOAT KEEPS ITSELF,IS THE WAY IT WILL BE BARGAINED FOR.REALLY AND TRUELY,WE DON’T NEED A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE OUR FIRST IMPRESSION WHICH MATTERS ALOT TO PEOPLE AROUND OUR LIFE CIRCLE.ANOTHER GREAT INSIGHT FROM YOU MR.DAN.KEEP THE GOOD WORKS ROLLING.THANKS A GREAT DEAL.
GOD BE PRAISED.

By: Lilian B K

Lilian B K — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:00:17 +0000

First impressions are very hard to erase. this is true and very true. I have a boss who joined the company immediately after me (two weeks span). he was so hard on me even though he knew nothing regarding what I was doing.
Few months down the line I learned my work and perfected. He now tries to be good to me but I just cant accept him coz of the first impresion he ha don me.

By: Daniel Ngari

Daniel Ngari — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:10:29 +0000

@ Joy – Wsup girl. I hope you are well. Thanks for your support in this blog and elsewhere.

By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:43:04 +0000

very true indeed.

By: jbw

jbw — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:01:01 +0000

hey dan i totally relate to what u are saying especially on the confidence part…..
I’m an accountant by profession.Our field of operation is extreemly dynamic and one needs a lot of experience to keep up. I’m constantly applying for jobs and get invited to interviews,problem is i dont go past the interview stage….my CV is so impressive but when i get up to the interview panel i just freeze,my voice shakes and i’m almost lost for words.
Any tips to boost my self confidence?

By: Prince Miyake

Prince Miyake — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:13:20 +0000

Ur right Dan..its those 3 seconds that determine your progress or otherwise in any of those situations e.g. business, relationship issues etc. ..a sweet smile and a confident handshake does work for me all the time..as well as the ensemble..its called the swagger mate!..you must know and play the part!

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:59:19 +0000

Its quiet a challenge lemi tell you

By: kaibs

kaibs — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:06:00 +0000

well said

By: mike kamanu

mike kamanu — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:25:07 +0000

very true Daniel.Thanks for sharing

By: Jazz

Jazz — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:47:24 +0000

Interesting

By: Charity

Charity — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:34:56 +0000

I once met a guy, quite dazzling, sizzling delicious looking lol. He made a good impression and I was head over heels in close to no time. As soon as I got to know his true colors, I quickly revised that first impression. My 2 cents, if you are going to make a good impression in relationships, be sure to back it up otherwise fly off the face of the planet.

Good article Daniel, but am a lil frustrated by people who make super first impressions only for them to disappoint.

By: James Gitau

James Gitau — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:48:30 +0000

Great article.
I remember a friend of mine who was very dissatisfied in her job.She applied for a numerous jobs but all in vain. Great resume but never went past the interview stage. While seeking feedback she was very lucky to meet a brutally honest woman who told her ‘she just did not sell herself in person as much as she did in writing’.
She did all sorts of things to build her confidence and one of them included gatecrashing parties in posh hotels and selling her self as one of the guests. She would dress the part she deemed appropriate sometimes she was caught out and got out of it through pleading innocence but in the end she was able to converse with total strangers. She was always out of her comfort zone and the possibility of being caught out made her work soo hard to look relaxed instead of alarmed.
In the end she built her confidence and she is leading a male dominated workplace as a operations manager.
Yes its along way home but it worked for her.

By: paula

paula — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:21:52 +0000

We have all been taught a few of these tips.. a smile like you say, Breaks the language barriers,, it makes people feel at ease and gives a sense of belonging.. I work at a four diamond resort where within the course of one wek we have guest from literaly all over the world. When they first come to check-in, a smile is what u want to give so they feel wanted. Last April I went to attend a graduation ceremony and had to spend a night a one hotel which I swore never to return. The lady at the counter check-in was so gloomy it made me feel as though.there was mourning at the hotel. I fell totaly unaccepted and i wished i had a different place to spend my night.
It costs nothing to smile but it means a lot to people of all backgrounds..
Dan… a firm handshake works very perfectly if one is going for a interview.They tell us here in the USA that if u have an interview. u should give a FIRM handshake.. it has worked for me….

By: Nwaodu Anthony Ikechukwu

Nwaodu Anthony Ikechukwu — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:55:40 +0000

Dan you are right, i remembered some months ago i had something doing at my country’s national assembly, without being invited, it was my suit that did the trick.
Yes first impression matters alot!