Have You Ever Left an Interview Wishing You Could Make a New First Impression?

How I learned the importance of first impressions while playing at Carnegie Hall with Natalie Cole and Lou Rawls. For your first interview on a possible new job, learn the six secrets to make your first impressions memorable to Ace that job.


When I played at Carnegie Hall with Natalie Cole and Lou Rawls I learned the secrets of making a good First Impression and commanding attention. Lou Rawls and Natalie Cole took turns each singing a musical set. Natalie Cole walked on to the stage looking fit, trim and quite regal wearing a different absolutely, magnificent dress for each musical set. One dress was more dazzling than the other. She made eye contact with her audience making each person feel as if they were her friend. The audience was riveted to the stage. They could not take their eyes off her.

Lou Rawls walked on stage looking fit, trim and quite kingly wearing a magnificent tailored tux. He made eye contact with his audience making them feel they were an important part of his concert.

Lou Rawls and Natalie Cole both sang beautifully with clear diction. Every word was clear and understandable. The concert ended with a standing ovation.

What are the secrets I learned from Natalie Cole and Lou Rawls?

1) Dress for success. Dress neatly and cleanly with your hair combed and your shoes polished. Wear clothes that are appropriate to the job you are interviewing for. Your appearance will tell your prospective boss that you do neat clean work, that you care how you look, and will be a good worker and representative for their company or firm. Stand tall and be proud of your appearance.

2) Everyone is attracted to fit people. Start exercising and stop eating junk food.

3) Speak clearly and at a moderate speed in a pleasing voice. Use words that show proper grammar and vocabulary. Do not use slang.

4) When you are introduced to your interviewer, remember their name and use it occasionally.

5) Be a good listener and use eye contact. Make your interviewer feel important by listening carefully, using eye contact, and asking questions on what they are discussing with you. Ask the interviewer how he or she likes their job with the company? Everyone likes to talk about themselves.

6) Use a handshake if the culture permits it. Your handshake should be given with a firm, but not a crushing grip, with a clean and dry hand. Extend your hand when you feel it is appropriate.

by Dr. Madeline Frank

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Madeline Frank, Ph.D. business owner, teacher, researcher, speaker and concert artist. She writes a monthly newsletter "Madeline's Monthly Article & Musical Tips" and a monthly radio show "Madeline's One Minute Musical Radio Show".


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