Morgan Cody
Prof. Recasner
ENG COMP 102-406
27 October 2017
Impressions Matter First impressions are such an important part of networking in today’s society. They can make life easier, or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, impressions can make life challenging. Impressions are an ever important part of doing well in life. Impressions can make or break anyone when it comes to both social relationships and professional realities because first impressions are often lasting impressions. In any social environment, making a positive impression is important because the goal is to have positive interactions with peers and acquaintances. Conversely, a negative impression can result in a loss of opportunities. One never knows who one might run …show more content…
Today, getting a great job is not an easy task. What sets someone apart from any other person applying for the same job? The impression someone leaves online could be just the difference. For instance, if someone applies for a job and the company decides to check the profile of the person they are interviewing, only to see vulgar comments and violent posts, then they will surely go for another person who has a clean profile. On the other hand, if the profile is clean, but the candidate shows up for the interview and acts nothing like the profile that is online, it could give the impression that the person they are interviewing cannot be trusted. Either way, impressions both online, and in person are very …show more content…
However, if the first impression is bad, the opportunities for more social interaction may not happen. Online activities leave impressions and some may believe that the consequences can be wiped away with key stroke. However, once the image is out there, consequences such as losing a scholarship due to a photo being posted of the potential recipient with beer, may have already occurred. Professionally, some may believe that their resume will speak for itself and their first impression is not as important, but as Tracy noted, decisions about hiring can be made in the first 30
Prof. Recasner
ENG COMP 102-406
27 October 2017
Impressions Matter First impressions are such an important part of networking in today’s society. They can make life easier, or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, impressions can make life challenging. Impressions are an ever important part of doing well in life. Impressions can make or break anyone when it comes to both social relationships and professional realities because first impressions are often lasting impressions. In any social environment, making a positive impression is important because the goal is to have positive interactions with peers and acquaintances. Conversely, a negative impression can result in a loss of opportunities. One never knows who one might run …show more content…
Today, getting a great job is not an easy task. What sets someone apart from any other person applying for the same job? The impression someone leaves online could be just the difference. For instance, if someone applies for a job and the company decides to check the profile of the person they are interviewing, only to see vulgar comments and violent posts, then they will surely go for another person who has a clean profile. On the other hand, if the profile is clean, but the candidate shows up for the interview and acts nothing like the profile that is online, it could give the impression that the person they are interviewing cannot be trusted. Either way, impressions both online, and in person are very …show more content…
However, if the first impression is bad, the opportunities for more social interaction may not happen. Online activities leave impressions and some may believe that the consequences can be wiped away with key stroke. However, once the image is out there, consequences such as losing a scholarship due to a photo being posted of the potential recipient with beer, may have already occurred. Professionally, some may believe that their resume will speak for itself and their first impression is not as important, but as Tracy noted, decisions about hiring can be made in the first 30