Do You Have the Right Image for Success?Attitude, demeanor, conduct, dress and appearance reflect who you are and the department you represent.

Purpose of Presentation

Professional image encompasses many aspects of job performance.

Visible cues create an impression about competency.

This program will focus on appropriate clothing that will reflect well on your professional ability, and indicate your knowledge, confidence, and skills that will inspire trust, leadership and success.

Professional Presence

Encompasses

Attitude

Dress

Appearance

Demeanor

Posture

Conduct

Verbal skills

Conveys

Professional skills

Ability

Trust

Knowledge

Leadership

Confidence

Success

Social Media

Be aware of who you are at all times.

Put only images and words in cyberspace that will make you proud 30 years from now.

Your eMails are a sign of your respect for the recipient; use correct English grammar and spelling.

Telephone etiquette is important too

Posture – Play the Part

During An Interview

Your clothes play a supporting role

Take the process seriously

Compliment to the person you meet

Create self confidence; inspire confidence

Understand the nature of the industry

Customer contact and image presented to the customer are critical

Basic professional attire does not change with fashion – no extremes

Appropriate and well fitting…not center stage

Not a social event! Do not worry about changes in fashion

Best choice: a two piece matched suit Women

Conservative colors, navy, gray, (black for women) are safe

Solids and subtle weaves

Wool and wool blends (quality micro-fiber for women)

Cost and quality

Clean, pressed, coordinated

Conservative jewelry, make-up and little or no perfume

Conservative suits Men

Conservative colors, navy, dark gray recommended

Solids and subtle weaves

Wool and wool blends

Cost and quality

Clean, well pressed, coordinated

Conservative ties

Long-sleeved shirts- white, light blue or conservative stripes.

Dark socks mid-calf

Shoes polished

A Powerful Business Tool: Your Image

Goals:

Enhance the Library or Information Center Image

Gain personal recognition or promotion

Empower yourself

Self confidence

Reflect the corporate or academic culture

3 basic styles of business clothing

Traditional or Formal Business Attire

General Business Attire

Business Casual NOT Weekend Casual

“ Dress gives one the outward sign from which people can judge the inward state of mind. One they can see, the other they cannot.”

Queen of England to Prince Charles

Business Presence Look the Part

Intelligent

Resourceful

Authoritative

Can easily manage and inspire other people

Capable of handling any business situation, including conflict and curve balls.

Sherry Maysonave

http://www.casualpower.com/busi ness_casual_tips/biz_presence.ht ml

Attire - all aspects of your clothing selections, including accessories such as shoes, jewelry, eye-glasses, etc.

Hair - style, color, condition, length

Grooming - overall cleanliness, and personal presentation, including fragrances use and abuse

Posture - confidence in the way you hold yourself

Demeanor - mannerisms, and body language

Business Accessories -such as briefcases, pens, technology tools, etc.

Communication Skills - articulation, eye contact, and effective listening

Etiquette Skills - the right handshake, business protocols, and courtesies

Inspire Trust

Grooming

Clothing and Accessories

Friendly, positive demeanor

Dress One Step Up

“Dress for the position you want not the one you have.”

If the business or academic culture is casual, dress in a general business style.

Always dress in a neat, clean, and respectable manner.

Power Colors

Rich, dark tones of black, blue, green, red, and brown.

Black and navy reflect an air of authority.

Blue tones affect perception of trust.

“Style Is Synonymous With Appropriate” Bill Blass

General Business Attire

Men –

tie

dress shirt

tailored sport coat

dress trousers

Women –

tailored pantsuits

businesslike dresses

coordinated dressy separates

a jacket

Business Casual Know the difference

Not weekend casual

Classic or middle-ground trendy

Well groomed

No cleavage or other inappropriate exposed body parts

No visible body piercings or tattoos

Crisp, neat, appropriate

Appropriate footwear

Conservative accessories

According to Bloomberg

Top Five Office Fashion Faux PasHooker earringsChest plumes

Exposed bra strapsTattoosToes

(& Piercings)

Not trendy, Not extreme, Not sexy, Not messy

Professional Image

Empower yourself and your department

Choose an outfit that speaks for you; use it to your advantage

Have fun with your clothing

Wear only clothing that makes you feel good regardless of whether it’s business casual, general business, or business formal.

Be conscious of what you wear and how you carry yourself.

Your attitude, demeanor, conduct, dress and appearance reflect who you are and what you represent.

Use your appearance to enhance your job performance, leadership, and credibility.

Appropriate clothing will reflect your professional ability, knowledge, confidence, and skills.

Others will notice even when you don’t.

Perception

Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink

Review & Questions

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