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Assignment on Impression Management

   

Added on  2020-04-07

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Running head: IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT Impression ManagementName of the Student:Name of the University:Author note:

1IMPRESSION MANAGEMENTImpression management is an effective strategy which helps individuals presentthemselves in compliance with their needs and goals, so as to please the observers who mightplay a crucial role in determining their happiness or success. Accordingly, I would seek help ofimpression management, while I might appear for an interview with the recruiter of a company.Again, I might use it if a colleague has not done as well as me, and I might take the opportunityto promote my skills before my boss, for future career progress. However, I would not useimpression management, while interacting with my friends, forming new social connections, orchoosing my life partner. The difference between the two situations lies in the fact, that in aprofessional realm, I need to manage others’ perceptions of me, but in every facade of life,managing impression would imply the lack of individuality of the self. I need to carry a goodimpression before my boss, so that he trusts my abilities, and my self-created image as a smart,efficient and diligent employee helps me gain competitive edge over my other colleagues.However, my life partner or friends should know the real persona I carry, so that I can stay trueto my desires, feelings and needs, when I am with them. Impression management in all realms oflife will only intervene with my unique identityand impede the development of my sense of self(Tedeschi, 2016).Once a reputed company advertised for a job opening, and along with 5 friends of mine, Iapplied for the job. However, while applying for the designation, I uploaded highly professionalCurriculum Vitae, where I explained and even at times, exaggerated my professional skills andprofessional expertise. Since my score in academic examinations, was not remarkably high, Ipreferred to mention my grades. I ensured that my interest and hobby section also highlighted myprofessional skills, for example I applied for the job of a communication expert, and I stated that

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