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

4. Appropriate Wardrobe: ExampleProfessionalDressBusiness CasualDressUnprofessionalDress12/12/2012

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

7. Hair Nicely pulled back Groomed, trimmed hair Natural hair color12/12/2012

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

22. Ultimate Success!Stayfocused onyour goalsOvercomeobstaclesAcceptfailureRemovefear anddoubtImproveyour skillsABrightFuture!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

24. References http://blogs.edweek.org/topschooljobs/careers/2011/03/what_is_a_professional_image.html http://www.jobsite.co.uk/worklife/project-professional-image-workplace-6900/ http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/dress_travel.htm http://humanresources.about.com/cs/communication/a/profimage.html12/12/2012

25. ARE THERE ANYQUESTIONS??THE END12/12/2012