Free Lesson
The Psychology of First Impressions
30 min
Apr 1, 2026 12:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
Factors that impact the first impression
Explore the nuances of communication and how verbal, non-verbal, and behavioral cues can affect your first impression.
Navigating confirmation bias
Learn how to leverage confirmation bias and the halo effect to go further in interviews.
Creating impressions that stick
Understand the psychology of a lasting impression and the steps you can take to make yourself more memorable.
Why this topic matters
The ability to leave a positive first impression is a valuable skill to have. Whether you’re job hunting, networking, or just working on your soft skills, knowing what happens in those first few seconds can change everything. In this lesson, we’ll dive into how we can influence others’ perceptions of us from the very start — helping you build connections that can open doors.
You'll learn from
Erin Essex
Sr Interaction Designer @Youtube | Former Design Director: MongoDB, Shutterstock
Alicia Gonzalez
Sr Learning Specialist & Education Consultant | Host
Interaction Designer at Youtube
