subject: Look More Professional Now [print this page] In everything a person does throughout their career, one of the most important steps they can take is to guard their professional image. Marketing experts work hard to promote corporations, people and products. Why would marketing and reputation management at the corporate level be so important? Because image is everything. If this is so important on the grand scale of corporate spending, it should be noted that it is just as important on an individual basis as well.
There are several ways in which a person can look more professional now. With the beginning of a new year just weeks away, there is no time like the present to take a closer look at your professional image and make any necessary improvements.
The steps that one can take to improve their image are easy and can be done very quickly. One of the fastest ways is to dress for success. This goes for the workplace and also outside of work. The way you dress makes a bold statement about how you feel about yourself as well as your role in the company you work for. Also, people who dress professionally, smell nice and carry themselves in a confident manner are seen as more respectable. Therefore, the way you present yourself is important at all times since you never know who you are going to meet.
One great way to enhance your work wardrobe is with a beaded lanyard or decorative badge holder. Hear the term beaded lanyard and you instantly write work accessories off as "for women only". This is not the case with the decorative badge holder. This smart item is useful for all individuals who wear employee identification or electronic keys in the workplace. The beaded lanyard compliments wardrobe by adding polish and sparkle. The decorative badge holder can feature metal, a personal picture, or even a monogram. Whatever you wear to work, you can easily enhance your look with either of these functional pieces.
An individual's portfolio is also a part of their professional image. Don't have a portfolio? Time to get to work creating one! Portfolios are not only useful for artists or those who freelance. For any professional, it is important to keep an up-to-date portfolio that features samples of the specific type of work they do. This could include presentations, projects or a list of specific services that are provided in their current role. Extra copies of an up-to-date resume can also be kept in a professional portfolio.
Organization is a large part of how professional you look. While on the job, whether this is at home or in an office, it is important to set up an organized workspace where there is a place for everything and everything is in its place. When you answer your work phone, you should have every tool necessary to handle the call within reach. This means that you've got an organizer or calendar either on your desk or on your desktop (computer). Notepads, pens and necessary documents should all be easily located. When you've got a handle on your work, you are right on with your professional image.
