PRESENTED BY: MELISSA SARAH JESSICA A Professional Image 12/12/2012
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1. P R E S E N T E D B Y :M E L I S S AS A R A HJ E S S I C AA
Professional Image12/12/2012
2. Dress for Success Wardrobe Makeup Perfume/Cologne Hair
Accessories12/12/2012
3. Women Men Business suit with a solid colorunder shirt or a
white, buttondown blouse with a black jacket Black or grey pants,
or kneelength skirt Solid color, close-toed heels orflats Solid
color business suit innavy, black, or grey with a solidunder shirt
Ties should be conservative(not too wide or narrow) Dress shoes,
preferably blackAppropriate Wardrobe12/12/2012
5. Makeup Neutral shades Beige, browns, light pinks, earthly
tones Natural look No fake eyelashes, blush/cover-up tomatch skin
tone, No thick eye makeup Little or no lipstick Tinted lip-gloss,
nude lipstick12/12/2012
6. Perfume & Cologne Avoid any scents during an interview
Wait a few days to start wearing scents after startinga new job
Start light with a dab behind ears Dont over indulge Allergic
reactions Nauseating Distracting Stick to light
scents12/12/2012
8. Accessories Do not over accessorize Rings, earrings,
bracelets, hair accessories If it makes noise, its not appropriate
Its also distracting12/12/2012
9. Professional Image Communications Etiquette Attitude
Networking12/12/2012
10. Verbal / Written Electronic Speak correctly Listen
attentively Perfect your writingskills Watch grammar andspelling
Manage your onlineimage Social sites (Facebook) No text lingo
Professionalize yourvoicemailCommunications12/12/2012
11. Etiquette Make sure to treat each person with respect Be
pleasant to everybody no matter what the situation is. Let people
know that you appreciate what they do Doing so will boost morale
and improve work quality. Always return calls; Never be rude or
impatient withanyone on the phone. When unable to answer, have a
polite message on theanswering machine that will be returned at the
earliest. Thanking each participant after meetings is a
basiccourtesy.12/12/2012
12. Attitude Stay positive Its the core of any good attitude.
Studies show that praising your coworkers often, setting
reasonablegoals and consistently showing gratitude are all traits
common insuccessful business people. Be assertive without being
aggressive Communication is key! Allow other people to describe
their needs asyouve allowed yourself. Try not to devalue their
views; doing so will allow you to stay open tomeeting them halfway.
Taking the time to listen to your coworkers will make you a
teamplayer. Be compassionate when dealing with conflict Approach
the other person with an adequate amount of compassion Keep an open
mind12/12/2012
13. NetworkingGOAL:Understandtheir needsbefore youstate
yours.Know therightpeopleListen andtalk withothers.Be friendlyand
helpfulDontdismissanyone asirrelevantBringbusinesscards tohand
out.Follow upon all leadsquickly12/12/2012
14. Networking contd..Did you know?..79% of college graduates
say networking is aneffective job search tool.How to Network
video12/12/2012
15. Why a Professional Image Matters Self-confidence Peer
interaction Customers Supervisors Ultimate success!12/12/2012
16. Self-confidence If you feel confident in the way you are
dressed, you willfeel good about presenting visually. Helps a
person maintain composure Feeling of calmness, and displays poise
Relies on his or her own judgment despite thediscouragement or
influence of others. Some ways to become confident Be open to new
and challenging assignments. Do not expect to control circumstances
at work. Accept that the business world is demanding and
fast-paced. Develop sense of humor, laugh at yourself and laugh
with others. Accept criticism; use it as a tool to help improve
your skills.12/12/2012
17. Statistics92%8%Portraying a Positive ImageProper Business
AttirePoor Business Attire12/12/2012
18. Statistics (Contd) 41% of employers are more likely to
promote whowear professional attire Women who wear tastefully
applied makeup earn20-30% higher incomes 45% of employers use
social media sites to screenpotential candidates Facebook65%
LinkedIn63% Twitter16% Lots more statistics CareerBuilder.com
Network Statistics Majority of employers also use WebMii to
screencandidates.12/12/2012
19. Peer Interaction Being sociable Shows
friendliness,adaptability, politeness. Helps develop a
positiveoffice environment Behavior Greetings: use formaltitles
Handshakes: Firm Your hygiene Most people makedecisions about
newpeople within the firstthirty seconds to twominutes. A study
done by Dr.Albert Mehrabian atUCLA revealed: 37% of first
impressionsare based on speakerstone and voice. On the telephone it
risesto 80%.12/12/2012
20. Customers Your professional image when meeting
withcustomers varies from place to place. Do your research, find
out the dress code before traveling to adifferent state or
globally, and match it. Reasons for professional image with
customers Empathy Important Information Perception Employee
Retention12/12/2012
21. Supervisors Demonstrate whatprofessional image isrequired
in yourorganization. Dressing the part of asupervisor, rather
thanemployee. Inspiring others, leading byexample. Fair treatment
for all. Excellent communication. Help establish
employeesleadership styles.12/12/2012
23. ConclusionWith research, we have determined that
ourprofessional image consists of more than just ourouter
appearance.Communication, Etiquette, Attitude, Networking andDress
are key ways in creating a professional image.Once you have
identified the image you want, yourprofessional life will
develop.Your professional image isyours to define and
create.12/12/2012