How Trick or Treaters can help advance your career

How Trick or Treaters can help advance your careerHow Trick or Treaters can help advance your careerAny child can tell you that when it comes to Halloween, there are tricks that can earn you more treats. Professional speaking consultant Diane DiResta agrees, and she concludes that adults can advance their careers by observing costumed youngsters. As a consultant serving high-profile business leaders (e.g. ATT, LOral, Merrill Lynch, Michael Kors, NASA), she understands how to scare up more career success.For adults desiring to get ahead, DiResta offers these 5 kid-tested first impression tipsTo get more treats, stand outThe most interesting costume will get noticed.DiResta says that for adults in business, this translates into, Surprise your co-workers with an outfit that stands out from what your normally wear. We communicate the moment we walk into a room before we open our mouths. People first notice your clothes. If you normally wear blue suits, find a collection of eye-popping ti es that will get you noticed.Smile to get more sweetsEven a smile from Frankenstein can be disarming Children who smile get more.DiResta advises that a smile makes one approachable. She shares a tip from originated from a legendary actress Dont say cheese, when asked to smile. It produces an artificial, forced grin. Instead, say Bit-o-Honey for a more natural beam.Engage first, then ask for the doshLook at the person as you say, Trick or Treat Have a conversation make a request.Focused dialogue with eye contact makes you more likeable. When the child at your door engages you in conversation, you gain a more favorable impression than when they grab the goodies and take off. DiResta encourages you to take the time to be personable, even when something frightening is happening at work.Make it easy to receive to get more candy.Hold your bag open so that candy can be dropped in easily. In the same way, you must be open to receiving appalling criticism from Freddy Kruger, if you expec t to advance on the job, according to DiResta.Say thank you because thats giving back a treatMight even get you extra candy.Graciousness rules. DiResta notes that we are never condemned for being too polite. Even during a brief encounter at someones door, it good to make a good impression.Diane DiResta, CSP, is the founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc.,