Appearance Matters

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

When you see me in this video, what’s your first reaction? I know mine and that’s the lighting is off. My face has more shadows on it the usual. He’s not presenting at his best. That’s what I say.

I’m Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter and I coach people and organizations. You know, I try and help people be bold, take decisive action, be more effective.

And when you go on interviews, when you meet with people, are you really presenting yourself at your best? After all, we all know that appearance matters and yet, as a record this, I’m intentionally going for the “can’t really see my eyes all that well. Too many shadows in there. There’s glare off my glasses. shadows on my face. The shirt seems to be okay. A little casual. But fundamentally, it’s not my perfect look.”

When you go into a meeting, when you’re on camera, when you’re meeting someone for the first, second, or fifth time, how do you present yourself? Now, if you’re going on a job interview, and you’re not at your best, what’s the impact when you walk out, walk in to meet with…