Your Most Important Presentation

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You haveless than 2 minutes to makea GOOD
first impression
No Second Chances!
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Packaging Makes a Difference
Would you buy a product with a torn or dirty
wrapper?
Then why would you expect to be hired by a
prospective client if you are unkempt or
inappropriately dressed?
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Your Most Important Presentation Yourself

• What is professional Presence?
• Someone who is
• well-groomed and dressed appropriately for their
  role
• who conducts themselves with assurance has
  professional presence.

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Your Most Important Presentation Yourself
Good manners include how we look and how we carry
ourselves. We have between 60 and 120 seconds to
make a first impression. An appropriate
appearance demonstrates respect for yourself and
others.
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Your Most Important Presentation Yourself
Society has established rules regarding
appropriate attire and proper presentation for
various situations. Failure to heed these
guidelines is an etiquette gaffe. Socially
inappropriate attire may cause people to feel
uneasy.
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55 of impression is based on looks

• Before you speak a word, your clothes have
  already spoken volumes.
• You want clothes that communicate, I belong,
  I am professional, I have judgment and taste.
• Decide what your professional image is going
  to be and stick to it.

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Appearance Counts It Pays To Pay Attention
Packaging does make a difference-would you buy a
product with a torn or dirty wrapper? Being
well-groomed is more important than being well
dressed in the business world. In fact, a
well-groomed appearance can make up for an error
in judgment in what you are wearing.
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Appearance Counts It Pays To Pay Attention
The effect of an elegant, perfectly fitted outfit
can be completely negated by poor
grooming. People assume that the quality of your
work isnt any better than the quality of your
appearance.
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Appearance Counts It Pays To Pay Attention
The person who is registering the fact that your
fingernails are dirty or chipped probably isnt
even listening to what you are saying. Conforming
to professional appearance standards is
essential.
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Appearance Counts It Pays To Pay Attention
If clothing or mannerisms are outlandish, it
will affect your professional life. Always ask
yourself What Message Does Your Appearance
Send? 55 of the impression you make is based on
visuals, which include Body Language, Grooming,
and Clothing.        
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Body Language That Speaks Well of You
Body language is how you carry yourself. Does
your demeanor really make a difference? Always
think Does my body communicate the message I
want it to convey?
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The dos and donts of body language
When Standing Do Stand up straight Keep
your feet still Keep shoulders
relaxed Keep arms at your side Keep head
and chin up   Dont Slouch Shift
feet Sway Cross arms Hang
head      
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The dos and donts of body language
When Seated Do Sit up straight Cross
legs at ankles Lean forward
slightly Dont Slouch or fidget Sit with
knees crossed or spread Tap feet
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Proper Introductions

• Always rise when meeting someone
• Always shake the hand extended in friendship
• In the business world introductions are based
  on a
• persons rank and position in a company
• Never let someone stand around unacknowledged
• Introduce yourself

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Proper Introductions
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Proper Introductions

• Im Deborah, not Debbie
• People believe what they see
• What image do you portray?

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Proper Introductions
Consideration and respect Put people at
ease Remember, manners are always more
important than etiquette.
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What message does my appearance send?Is this
what I want to say?
Branding Yourself
Before you leave the house ask yourself
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Best Styles and Colors for Workplace AttireFor
Men
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Shoes

• Best you can afford
• Quality leather
• Clean polished
• Black with gray, navy or black
• Brown with tan

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Belts

• Leather or reptile
• Black, brown or
• cordovan
• Match shoes
• Discreet buckle

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Jewelry

• No necklaces, bracelets or earrings
• Good watch
• One ring per hand
• Quality cufflinks

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Socks

• Fit over calf
• Nylon or thin cotton
• Black, brown navy
• Match or blend with trousers
• Avoid bright colors large patterns

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Briefcase/Wallet

• Colors - brown, black burgundy
• Wallet front inside pocket in suit jacket

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Best Styles and Colors for Workplace Attire
For Women
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Shoes

• Black
• Brown
• Tan
• Navy

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Jewelry

• Watch - best you can afford
• Earrings - gold, silver or pearl
• Rings one per hand
• Accent pieces

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Like it or not, looks matter
Heres why they should matter to you!
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Like it or not, looks matter
Heres why they should matter to you!
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55 of impression is based on looks
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Your attire affects the external perception of

• Your expectations
• Your credibility and reputation
• Accountability of your own career

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Top 3 Inappropriate Items Worn To Work or
Interviews
Rowenta (2002)

• Jeans
• Tight/Revealing Clothing
• Unkempt/Dirty Clothing

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Remember

• You will be judged by your personal appearance
• Dont pick clothing that reveals too much or
  leaves too little to the imagination
• Keep accessories to a tasteful minimum

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Remember

• The firm/company should make it clear exactly
  what business casual attire means in your
  workplace. Be very specific.
• There are boundaries between your career and
  your social life. You should dress one way for
  play and another way when you mean business.

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Networking Etiquette

• Host Organization
• Preview Guest List
• Current Events
• Business Cards
• Handbags

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Networking Etiquette

• Name Badges
• Dress Appropriately
• Smile
• Arrive On Time

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Networking Etiquette

• I Dont Know Anyone!
• Im Starving
• Avoid Messy Foods

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Networking Etiquette

• Be Brave
• The Handshake
• Be Effective
• I cant remember his name

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Networking Etiquette

• Dont stalk the CEO
• Impressionable power play
• 80/20
• Never leave someone
• standing alone

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Networking Etiquette

• Glass Equals Class
• Drink Limit
• Clammy Hands

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Networking Etiquette

• Business cards
• Jot down notes
• Oh, no, Im stuck!

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Networking Etiquette

• Checking Your Phone
• Text Messages
• Follow Through
• Stand Out

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Bill Gates now
Microsoft 1978

• Your appearance speaks volumes before you say a
  word. It reflects your status, your personality,
• your character, and your success.

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• Life Looks Better When You Do!

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