by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Thanks again for participating in our
First Impressions Quiz.
Scoring:
Give yourself 2.5 points for every true response and 1 point for every false response.
80-100 pts. -- Wow. You know how to make a good first impression! By understanding
how others may judge you, you are well on your way to not only managing first impressions,
but also building a great reputation.
60-79 pts. -- You are definitely doing some good things in trying to make a strong
first impression, but you are not doing nearly enough to stand out from other job-seekers or
co-workers. You should review the questions in the quiz and make adjustments so that you
can create a stronger first impression.
Under 60 pts. -- You are basically failing to make a good first impression. Does it
take you longer to find a new job or get promoted? The problem may be that you are not doing
enough to make a strong first impression -- which then leads to a poor reputation. Review
the questions in this quiz and make an effort to change your ways and improve the impression
you make on others.
Don't forget to check out our entire collection of
Tests and Quizzes for Job-Seekers.
Questions about some of the terminology used in this quiz? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search
terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers,
one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of
EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of
MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and
EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of
Quintessential Careers Press,
including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter,
QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a
published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often
quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is
also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his
personal Website or
reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com.
