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The Results are In � Having a Professional Image is Important
The importance of having a professional image doesn뭪 end at the job interview. Nearly 89% of the survey respondents think management factors professional image in their decisions to promote. That has been a concern of Polished Professional Image when it comes to women being promoted. A woman뭩 professional image is lessened when she is dressed casually so our challenge has been creating a polished professional image out of a business casual wardrobe. More... |
5 Steps for Creating a Professional Image
There are five areas that you should consider when creating your polished professional image. Continue... |
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Help for Dressing
The fit of your clothes impact your professional image. But, one of our greatest challenges is dressing our body type. The designers create for hourglass, size 0 figures. But according to a survey by SizeUSA, the average American woman is a size 14. Moreover, 64 percent of women are pear-shaped, while 30 percent are straight. Here, we address ways to dress to flatter your shape and improve your professional image. More... |
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What Impression are You Making?
So how can you make sure that you have a polished professional image? The Give Yourself a Boost online workshops will help you develop a professional image. |
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The Results are In � Having a Professional Image is Important (cont'd) So, which outfits did the respondents say were part of a polished, professional image? Pants are a favorite among many women. But not all styles will give you the professional image that you need. Our survey reveals that 97% of the respondents think tailored slacks are part of a polished professional image. Running a close second were khakis. Eighty-three percent thought they wouldn뭪 diminish a woman뭩 professional image. Cropped pants yielded 43% professional image confidence and only 23% thought that blue jeans made the professional image cut. The magazines tell us that we can wear leggings to work under dresses or long tunic, but only 4% agree. For women who are more comfortable in skirts, it shouldn뭪 be a surprise that mini-skirts are not part of a polished professional image. Contrary to what you see on TV, only 5% of respondents thought they were appropriate for work. Moreover, those long, colorful, bohemian skirts that the magazines insist are work appropriate and won뭪 have a negative impact on your professional image faired the same as denim skirts with 29% saying that they are appropriate for work. Pencil skirts seem to be perfect for a polished professional image; 89% say so. A little less than half of the respondents think animal print skirts won뭪 have a negative impact on your. In business casual environments, blouses aren뭪 the only tops worn. I have seen recommendations to wear camisoles, embellished tee shirts and tunics. The implication is that they will not have a negative effect on your professional image. However, only 7% think camisoles and tank tops are a good idea. But, 60% think that embellished tee shirts are okay if you want to present a professional image. Graphic tees � not so much. Only 19% believe you can wear them and maintain a professional image. Almost half of you think tunics are a good fit for a polished professional image. We know that pumps give you a polished professional image, but what about other types? Eighty-three percent of the respondents think that high heeled platforms are part of a professional image. Ballet flats were deemed professional by 65%. Sandals have always been thought to be counter to a professional image, but nearly half of the respondents disagreed. Even thongs made a surprising showing for being part of a professional image � 35%. Athletic shoes were no surprise. Only 8.5% thought they were office appropriate. There is growing controversy over bare-legs and professional image. The old-school answer is hosiery is imperative to having a professional image. However, the consensus was also that it was a regional issue. Bare legs didn뭪 affect a professional image in Florida, but was counter to a professional image in New York. But according to the survey, 70% of the respondents say that bare legs will nothave an adverse affect on a professional image. Hmmm. So, the definition of a professional image has changed in the business casual in which most of us work. There were some surprise additions to the professional image definition. That 35% thought thongs were appropriate for creating a polished professional image surprised me and 70% said that bare legs were okay also surprised me (a little). One thing has remained, you never get a second chance to make a first impression and appearance is a major part of making that first impression. Eighty-seven percent of the respondents agree. To see all of the survey results, download the pdf. If having a professional image is important to you and you think that your professional image has been compromised, Polished Professional Image can help. Schedule your consultation today. Call Polished Professional Image at 312/823-6214 or click here to complete and submit our questionnaire. The mission of Polished Professional Image is to help you align your professional image with your career goals. This includes giving you the tools that you need to boost your confidence. To make sure that your professional image is never compromised, contact Polished Professional Image today. |
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The business casual environment has made it very challenging for women to compete in the corporate arena. Perception is everything and women, historically, are not perceived as seriously business-minded when they are dressed casually. So where should you start when you are working on creating a polished professional image?
