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Don’t Let Your Message Be Lost Through Poor Presence!

Knowledge Is Useful Only If It Is Communicated and Communicated Well …

Entry Level Position

Executive Level CareerKnowledge, Hard Work, Intelligence

Preparation, Luck, & Good Habit

Distractions & Bad Habits

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What is Executive Presence?

…The Look, Mannerisms, and Social Capabilities That Say “I am Successful”

A Good Employee Has…

• In-depth subject expertise

• The ability to work with others

• Ethical Fiber

• Service oriented

But An Executive Also Has…

• Broad knowledge

• The ability to lead

• Mental horsepower

• The ability to see the “Big Picture”

Assisted By:

• Impeccable Hygiene

• Manners

• Posture

• Appearance / Clothing

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Executives Also…

…Are Well Rounded Individuals

• Maintain A Certain Behavior Internal To The Firm

• Maintain A Certain Behavior External To The Firm

• Networks Internally

• Lunch with individuals outside your expertise

• Lunch with individuals the next level higher

• Networks Externally

• Conferences

• Cocktail Gatherings

• Golf, Tennis, Racquet Ball

• Constantly Re-educate Themselves

Balance Between:

Work and Social Life

And:

Mental & Physical Health

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Executives Are Typically…

Habits You Should Embrace NOW

• Goal Oriented

• Globally Oriented

• Well Read

• Slim / Fit

• Non-Smokers

• Extroverted

• Socially at Ease

• Socially Current

• Tactfully Assertive

Things You Can Control or Develop Through Practice

or Habituation

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Make sure you have:

• clean and polished conservative dress shoes

• well-groomed hairstyle

• cleaned and trimmed fingernails

• minimal cologne or perfume

• no visible body piercing beyond conservative ear piercings for women

• well-brushed teeth and fresh breath

• no gum, candy, or other objects in your mouth

• minimal jewelry

• no body odor

http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html

Dress For Success Hints…

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http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/dressforsuccess.htm

Women

• Solid color, conservative suit

• Coordinated blouse

• Moderate shoes

• Limited jewelry

• Neat, professional hairstyle

• Tan or light hosiery

• Sparse make-up & perfume

• Manicured nails

• Portfolio or briefcase

Men

• Solid color, conservative suit

• White long sleeve shirt

• Conservative tie

• Dark socks, professional shoes

• Very limited jewelry

• Neat, professional hairstyle

• Go easy on the aftershave

• Neatly trimmed nails

• Portfolio or briefcase

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The standard job interviewing attire for women is a conservative dark navy or gray skirted wool blend suit. Job experts and employers seem split on the notion of pants suits, so a skirted suit is a safer choice.

Other conservative colors - such as beige or brown - are also acceptable. A blazer with blouse and skirt is a possible second choice to a suit. Skirt length should be a little below the knee and never shorter than above the knee -- no Ally McBeal's here.

Avoid wearing a dress. Blouses should be cotton or silk and should be white, or some other light color. Shoes should be low-heeled.

Make-up should be minimal, with lipstick and nail polish conservative tones. Pantyhose should be flawless (no runs) and conservative in color. You should opt for a briefcase rather than a purse.

Women…

http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html

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Not Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Don’ts

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Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Do’s

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Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Do’s

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The standard job interviewing attire for men is a conservative dark navy or gray two-piece business suit (of natural fibers, such as wool, if possible), a white long-sleeved button-down dress shirt, a conservative silk tie (that matches the colors in your suit), and nicely polished dress shoes.

If you do not own a suit, or the company is a bit more informal, then you should wear a conservative sports coat (no plaids or wild patterns and preferably a dark color), nicely pressed dress slacks, a white long-sleeved button-down shirt, a conservative silk tie, and nicely polished dress shoes. Your belt should match your shoes.

If you have a beard or mustache, they should be neatly trimmed. If you have any visible body parts pierced, most experts recommend removing all jewelry, including earrings.

http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html

Men…

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Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Do’s

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Not Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Don’ts

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Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Do’s

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Not This Nut

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Is Fitness Important?

Subliminally Sends A Message

http://people.aol.com/people/galleries/0,19884,1144532,00.html

Kirstie Alley

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Is Fitness Important?

Subliminally Sends A Message

Ben Affleck

http://people.aol.com/people/galleries/0,19884,1144532,00.html

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Is Fitness Important?

Subliminally Sends A Message

http://people.aol.com/people/galleries/0,19884,1144532,00.html

Star Jones

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Peter JacksonIs Fitness Important?

Subliminally Sends A Message

http://people.aol.com/people/galleries/0,19884,1144532,00.html

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Sara RueIs Fitness Important?

Subliminally Sends A Message

http://people.aol.com/people/galleries/0,19884,1144532,00.html

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Jack OsbourneIs Fitness Important?

Subliminally Sends A Message

http://people.aol.com/people/galleries/0,19884,1144532,00.html