We all love to consider that individuals take the time to get to know us and acknowledge us for our personalities or for our conversational capabilities. That might be true in our social lives, but in a job interview or a networking situation so much of the judgments individuals make about us happen in the first few minutes.

First impressions are strong. They develop a filter that people use to judge all of our actions. So when you have made a bad first impression, particularly in the workplace or at a job interview, it can rapidly become a serious problem.

Make better Your Impression

Luckily, it is possible to change a bad first impression, and it is possible to turn things around and have individuals perceive you in a much better light. But it takes a conscious attempt, and smart decisions about how you are going to approach dealing the issues.

Strategy 1: Deal the problem and Actively Move On

If it is something you can deal without developing further awkwardness, consider addressing it straightly. Say something like: “I am sorry, I know that when we initiated I was XYZ. I just need to say that I apologize for making a bad first impression. I was feeling a bit nervous in the start and I know I did not start on my best foot. Let’s move forward.”

Follow this up with the kind of person they needed to see, and you can reset where you were.

Strategy 2: Adjust Your Style and Focus on Their requirements

When you’ve made a bad first impression of your own, you can sometimes save it by moving into the sort of person the hiring manager is searching for. You can do that by listening to them, identifying their requirements and changing your demeanor into someone who supports their requirements. If you’re convincing you can develop trust with them and move past the uncomfortable start.

Strategy 3: Be Yourself

If you developed a bad first impression because you were attempting to be someone you are not, stop trying. Sometimes bad impressions are caused by your personality not shining through. If you are true to your genuine self, possibilities are you’ll feel much more comfortable.

 Fix Your Image and Make better Your Work Potential

First impressions do matter in the work world. So if you consider you made a bad first impression, show your value in the work that you do, fix the issue, and create a connection. First impressions can be fixed, as long as you are ready to do the work.