1. Appearance and Professional Image
How to check yourself before you wreck yourself and other modern musings of the 2017 workplace.

2. The way you look Plays a significate role in your success
“Appearance translates to performance” Nicole Williams – career expert at LinkedIn
“Even if your boss doesn’t’ think that they’re thinking any less of you, they will subconsciously think it.”
A sliding scale….
When you don’t fit in you aren’t as accepted as you are welcomed and it will show in your performance

3. Today…
Casual wear is increasingly popular- but don’t get caught in the trap!
What are the new rules for professional appearance?
20 rules… - Give it your best try – 4 minutes at your tables

4. 1
Understand what’s appropriate in your
INDUSTRY

5. 2
Make sure your
CLOTHES
Fit

6. 3
Don’t be too
SEXY

7. 4
Wear
GLASSES
That fit

8. 5
Dry
Your hair

9. 6
Pay attention to your
BAG

10. 7
Don’t wear too
MUCH
perfume

11. 8
Wearing nude
Pantyhose
Is hip

12. 9
Wear well kept, polished
Shoes

13. 10
Avoid
ANKLE
Socks with
SLACKS

14. 11
Get regular
PEDICURES

15. 12
Don’t over
Accessorize

16. 13
Your
JEWELRY
Shouldn’t make noise

17. 14
Pay
ATTENTION
To your watch

18. 15
Facial
Hair shouldn’t
overwhelm
Your face

19. 16
Grow
FACIAL
Hair on a
WEEKEND
Or vacation

20. 17
TRIM
Your beard

21. 18 A
GOATEE
Is rarely a good idea.

22. 19
Wear
RICH
Colors to portray authority

23. 20
Avoid
NEON
Colors and overly flashy clothes

24. Creating a positive professional image
Behavior:
Exhibit a positive attitude and pleasant demeanor
Use a firm handshake
Maintain good eye contact
Appropriate introductions – introduce someone by their title and last name (Ms. Mrs. Mr. Dr. Smith), unless otherwise specified
Rise when you are introducing someone or you are being introduced
Nonverbal communication is important
Show common respect and consideration for others

25. Professional Appearance
Wardrobe
Professional Business Wardrobe
-For women: skirted/pant suit, blouse or dress shirt, clean well maintained dress shoes (generally closed-toe shoe)
-For men: suit, dress shirt, tie (well maintained dress shoes)
Outerwear
-Appropriate for women/men: Trench coat, umbrella

26. Professional Work Attire

27. Professional Appearance
Business Casual Wardrobe
For women: dress pants, shirt, blouse, well maintained dress or casual shoe (no tennis shoes, flip flops, etc.)
For men: slacks/khaki pants, polo shirt, or other collared dress shirt, well maintained dress or casual shoes (no tennis shoes, flip flops, etc.)
**NOTHING SLOPPY**

28. Casual Work Attire

29. Office Etiquette Making a positive impression –
Recognize that what you do early on will be magnified
Remember your manners
Be ready to learn, adapt and change
Exercise professional maturity by showing good judgment and build good relationships

30. Office Etiquette
Show a healthy respect for colleagues experience and expertise
Exhibit a positive attitude and know what your role will be on the team – How can I best assist?
Leave your personal life at the front door
Inquire about the proper way to respond to co-workers, supervisors, clients ( Business letter head, phone call etc.)

31. Homework
Due Friday, January 27th by the end of day!