Making a good first impression is an important skill to have if you want to improve your career prospects. Whether it’s the casual chat before a job interview gets serious, those early conversations with new colleagues or the dreaded networking at conferences, you need to know how to come across as interesting in even the shortest of conversations.
So, whether it’s making eye contact knowing the right questions to ask or learning how to actively listen, here are 8 top tips to help you feel more comfortable and make a better first impression next time you have to make small talk.