You have just 7 seconds to make a good impression...

We already know how important that first impression is – but you don’t have much time to make it... 

In just 7 seconds, most people have already gotten a strong vibe about you. According to Yale University psychology professor Marianne LaFrance, 90% of a first impression is based on appearance, posture, facial expressions, and tone of voice. There are a few things to consider in order to make the most of those 7 seconds:

• Like it or not, when you meet someone new, your hair style will get noticed more than your facial features. Long hair says, "My looks are important to me." Short hair says, "I’m confident and successful." And shoulder length hair says, "I’m intelligent and level-headed."

• Your handshake matters. People who make eye contact while offering a handshake that’s firm, dry, and vigorous, makes people believe you possess the qualities associated with your grip.

• For women: Your instincts about other women are more accurate than your instincts about men. That’s because women are programmed to want to make a connection with a man – and that chemistry throws off your radar.

Try not to be too self-conscious during those first 7 seconds. How good you make the OTHER person feel is another big factor in making a good first impression.