Know What You Say Before You Speak

Online, June 6, 2010 (Newswire.com) - There are 84,600 seconds in a day. Yet, it takes only 10 of them or fewer to make a first impression. Your image could be the deciding edge in a crucial job interview.

June is National Effective Communication month and Lillian Bjorseth, president of Duoforce Enterprises, Inc., says, "Your image, which is a combination of your appearance and behavior, speaks volumes before you open your mouth. It's crucial to know what you 'say' in meetings, job interviews and when you are presenting whether your audience is one or one thousand."

"Keep in mind that the color, style and fit of your clothes and your walk, posture, handshakes, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact are what people notice before you even engage in a conversation," Bjorseth said.

"June is the month to become a student of Impression Management. Decide what impression you want to make in your business and personal interactions, and then learn how to make that impression through your appearance and behavior," Bjorseth added.