D-DAY ­ YOUR FIRST DAY 29 you do naturally every day when you meet new people ­ when you go to a party, for example, or out for dinner with friends of friends. So don't put yourself under too much pressure. But do be conscious of the impression you'll be making on others. Make a poor first impression and you might not be able to recover from it. How quickly do you sum up someone you've just met? It's probably just a couple of minutes. Make sure that you make a powerful first impression on everyone you meet today. Start your new relationships off on a positive foot. Start as you mean to go on. TOP TIP Remember: you never get a second chance to make a first impression! start new working relationships Your relationships with the people with whom you work are immediately going to become the centre of your working life. Building relationships is vital in the workplace.