Often when you want to move forward in your career striving towards having a more professional image is hugely important. Being smart, polished and looking presentable is essential towards impressing your colleagues and higher levels of management. Potential clients and competition will view you as more reputable and trust worthy with a slicker and glossierimage.Here’s how to sharpen up and get ahead:
Dress well
Dress in a way which shows you take pride in the way you look. For men, wear a shirt, smart trousers, blazer or suit jacket. Always ensure that your clothes are cut well and are clean, ironed and crease free. Ladies, if you’re wearing a skirt ensure it is long enough to be able to sit down in comfortably and always wear with tights. Don’t forget about your shoes, make sure they’re clean,polished if leather or wiped down if patent, and of course free of scuffs. If you plan on wearing heels ensure that you can walk in them confidently and that your feet won’t hurt. Keep accessories to a minimal, especially jewellery, and make sure you have a professional top quality leather bag to finish off the look.
Keep tidy
It may sound obvious but keeping yourself looking swish is also essential. Guys should always be clean shaven, smell good and ensure their hair is neat and tidy. Ladies, take care to make sure your nails are painted, keep make-up subtle and hair looking groomed.
Arrive in style
Having a smart car to driveto work in will definitely boost your professional credibility. An impressive car gives the impression that you are already successful and progressing in your career. With a stylish new car you’ll be the envy of all your colleagues and impress potential clients when you turn up for meetings and events. People assume that when you have a smart car that you are already successful, projecting the professional image that you desire.
Collaborate with the right people
To present a professional image associating with the right people is crucial. Clever advertising strategies like sponsoring a reputable awards ceremony or sporting event will boost your stature. Ensure the event is either for a prestigious occasion or for a thriving successful company as this will affect the type of audience which you reach. By collaborating with/sponsoring a reputable event you will appear more competent and professional by association.
