It may have happened to you to visit a company party or an event with no great enthusiasm.

But it’s important to realize that such parties give you a great opportunity to make a good impression to your boss or to meet a future employer to whom you may have the chance to show your professional qualities.

Never forget that communicativeness and friendly attitude are powerful meanings in building a strong personal image and should be used in career as well. Below, you’ll find several useful tips to make a good impression to your employer during a company party.

1. Determine an aim

Waiting for the event, you should consider, all the possibilities that may help you make a better impression. That’s why you should plan several realistic scenarios that you may fulfill in the right moment.

2. Instruct your companion

You should choose your companion carefully – firstly, you should be convinced that the people who will be present at the party won’t be of any professional interest for him/her, and secondly, you should be sure that this person will behave properly. The way he/she behave will reflect on the opinion other people will get for you.

3. Be remarkable

It’s important to arrive at the party earlier. Greet the present guests politely and thank your employer or host for the party organization. Introduce your companion to your colleagues and employers. Show you are a communicative and friendly person.

4. Prove your gift of gab

People prefer the company of those who make them feel calm and comfortable. Behave calmly and confident in those situations that may cause embarrassment too many others and you’ll look like a “natural leader”. You may also get some more information on actual news and you’ll have more common topics for conversation.

5. Choose a central place

The location where you are situated should be highly visible. After all, your aim is to be noticed and that’s why, you should stand, or take a table, in a place that is approachable. Moreover, you’ll be on a convenient place to take a lot of photos with many people.

6. Make a good first impression

It’s essential to introduce yourself to people, especially superiors, and to make a good impression. Have in mind, that that the secret to a good first meeting is appearing self-confident and poised and emitting generally affable air. Keep business cards with you at all times. This one’s often forgotten by those attending company meetings or social events but in fact it’s the right time to give your cards out generously.

7. Mention your contributions (without boasting)

Be able to effectively communicate, without previous preparation, and also to articulate for your professional achievements without boasting. That you can offer an organization is what is most important. Giving long and too detailed answers to the questions you’ve been ask may bore the others. If you get a suitable opportunity, you may suggest some new ideas to show how creative you are.

8. Be careful for the image you have in social media

You should be cautious for the photos you upload and the comments you leave in social networks because they can harm your reputation. Sharing pictures from your personal parties can be great fun but later it may cause harm to your career.

9. Leave your grievances and bad mood at home

A social business event is not the time to clear the air about things, or people, that have been bothering you. Talking negatively about others will be a greater loss for your image and career.

10. Don’t get drunk

It’s obvious, but it’s in this list because it’s still a big issue. Employers perfectly know that they can not rely on those people who don’t act responsibly when it comes to alcohol. Moreover, be aware that in such social gatherings you future employers don’t know you as a person.