The document provides 4 tips for making a strong first impression: 1) Prepare yourself by having a 20-word blurb about who you are and what you do to avoid filler words; 2) Be aware of body language like making eye contact, standing up straight, and having a firm handshake; 3) Dress appropriately for the occasion while reflecting your professional goals even if the dress code is casual; 4) Unplug by silencing your phone and avoiding using it during meetings as it is seen as unprofessional and rude.

1. C A M R O A D P R O P E R T I E S
4 T I P S F O R A
S T R O N G
F I R S T
I M P R E S S I O N

2. Prepare
Yourself

3. You only have 7
seconds to make a
strong first
impression.
Source: BusinessInsider.com

4. Put together a 20‐word
blurb about who you are and
what you do.
This will help you avoid
any 'ums' and 'ahs'

5. Be Aware of
Body Language

6. Research shows that
60 to 90 percent of
our communication
with others is
nonverbal. Source: Inc.com

7. Stand up straight, make
eye contact and give a
firm handshake.
Avoid fidgeting & crossing your arms.
These are signs of tension and
nervousness

8. Dress for the
Occasion

9. Your clothes are
responsible for 95% of
the first impression
you make.
Source: BloggingNetworkOnline.com

10. Let your clothes reflect
your professional goals &
accomplishments.
Even though workwear can be more casual
throughout Arizona offices, it is better to
overdress than underdress
Source: BloggingNetworkOnline.com

11. Unplug

12. 94% of Americans
believe it's still
unacceptable to fiddle
with your phone
during a meeting.
Source: Inc.com

13. Taking a personal call or
answering a text during
a meeting isn't only
unprofessional, it's rude.
Silence your phone prior to entering a
meeting, or better yet, leave it in another
room all together

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