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EP039: Your Professional Image in the Workplace. Why Is It Important?

Why is your professional image important in the workplace? Why should people care what you wear to work? Your professional image and your appearance play an important role in your leadership brand and reputation. They send a message to your coworkers, boss and clients and also impact how you feel about yourself.

As you advance into leadership, it’s important you understand the image you’re putting across through your outfit. Does that image help you look like leadership material, or not?

What will you learn in this episode?

In this episode of The Leadership Pod, I delve into your professional image in the workplace and why it’s important. 

I talk about:

• First impressions and the impact of your professional image.
• The Halo Effect and how this impacts how others see you.
• Professional image and level of credibility.
• Authority and your professional image.
• Professional image and your inner feeling of confidence.

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• Episode 19, “Psychology of How First Impressions Are Formed”

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Personal appearance is an often-disregarded part of communication and presentation skills.

When you are speaking in public, you may be representing your organisation or just yourself. It is still  you  at the front. It is  you  that the other person, group or audience sees and before you have time to open your mouth and say anything, certain assumptions, both consciously and subconsciously, have been made.

First impressions are very important - they can be about attitude as well as dress.

Visual impact is at least as important as verbal impact. People will very quickly make assumptions based on your personal appearance, including your facial expressions, the clothes you wear, how well-groomed you are and your body language.

Clothes and Grooming

Perhaps the most obvious element of personal appearance, and certainly the easiest one to change, is what you wear and how well-groomed you look.

Nobody is likely to be able to tell you exactly what is appropriate attire in any given situation. There will, however, be plenty of people to tell either you or someone else if you get it wrong. The questions that you have to ask are:

What sort of external image is appropriate to the organisation you represent?

What image will fit with the event that I am attending?

Only you can answer these questions.

Some organisations are happy for people to be casually dressed. This is particularly true in the technology industry.

Other organisations may expect smarter attire, especially if you are representing the organisation at an external event. There is, however, a whole range of options from smart casual to smart business. This can be especially challenging for women, although it is also more obvious if men get it wrong, and wear/don’t wear a suit at the wrong times.

It is important to be suitably dressed within expected limits.

You should also ensure that you are appropriately groomed. This does not mean that women have to spend two hours putting on make-up before attending an event. It does, however, mean that you should be clean, your clothes should be clean and ironed, and that your hair should be tidy.

Nobody expects you to be packaged into something you are not. However, your appearance is a reflection of your own self-esteem. You should aim to present yourself to your best possible advantage. Whilst you might be casually dressed when working within your organisation, a more formal approach may well be preferable when representing your organisation at an external meeting.

Good grooming and a tidy appearance is always preferable, whether casually or more formally dressed. It presents a much more professional appearance.

It also suggests that you think that you are relatively important: that you matter. This is important if you wish to be taken seriously. Nobody is going to respect someone who does not look like they respect themselves.

Facial Expressions

Little can be done to alter your face, but a lot can be done about the expression that is on it!

It does not matter how the day started or what minor crisis has occurred along the way. People have not come to this event or meeting to see you looking gloomy. If you do not look interested and enthusiastic about what you are saying, why should anyone else care?

It is your duty—to yourself as well as to the organisation that you represent—to convey a calm, friendly and professional exterior, whatever you may feel inside. Try to smile and appear optimistic and confident. More to the point, try to convey how you (should) feel about a subject in which you are an expert: at least interested and capable, and preferably enthusiastic.

Paradoxically, simply behaving as though you are confident can actually help you to become more confident. This is very much a ‘virtuous circle’.

For more on this see our page: Non-verbal Communication: Face and Voice .

Mirror, mirror on the wall...

he reflection you see in the mirror is not necessarily a true likeness of the face known to family, friends and colleagues because they see you off-guard, in repose, concentrating on a task, or listening to them.

Most people unconsciously change their expression when looking into the mirror.

It is quite natural to ‘play to a mirror’, possibly by raising an eyebrow, pulling a face or smiling at the reflection. This is why people often feel self-conscious when they see a ‘ bad ’ photograph of themselves.

The Real You:

It is human nature to make compromises. We all change our approach depending on the people we meet and what we feel is expected from us.

Your 'on-duty' self, the one who functions in public, is different from your 'off-duty' self, the one concerned with home, family and friends.

These differing roles all require their own particular qualities and skills in personal communication and can also call upon different requirements of attitude and personal appearance. Your external image, your personal appearance, is how you are seen by the world, whereas the real you (not a role model or the person you would like to be) is someone who is honest with themselves.

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Understanding body language is one of the most important aspects of personal presentation. The image conveyed by the physical self should support and enhance what is being communicated verbally. If the visual image differs widely from the spoken message, it is often the non-verbal account that is believed.

The way you sit and stand, your gestures and mannerisms and your facial expressions will say far more about you and how you are feeling at any given time than the words you are using. When individuals are nervous or uneasy, their behavioural 'bad habits' become more pronounced.

Awareness of your body language, of how you behave under pressure, what signals you are unconsciously giving, how nerves and stress affect you physically, can help you understand how you 'come across' to others. It can also explain how the wrong impression is sometimes given and how confusion can occur.

Working on body language is a way of improving personal presentation.  For example, when concentrating on something rather hard, your expression may look troubled, when in reality you are not anxious at all, just absorbed. This does not mean you should go around with a fixed smile on your face. However, you do need to be aware that your physical self might send one set of signals when your mind is involved elsewhere.

Body language can also be used as a mask to convey contrary feelings. How often have you nodded firmly when you did not understand a word, smiled when your instinct was to scowl, or clapped enthusiastically at the end of a talk that nearly put you to sleep?  In these cases you were not being hypocritical, but using body language positively as the mechanism of good manners.

Our gestures are part of our personalities, a part of how we express ourselves. Hand and arm movements can add emphasis, aid explanation and convey enthusiasm. They only become a negative signal when repeated so often that they become irritating to the observer. Listeners can become so side-tracked by the sight of someone constantly playing with their hair, tapping on the table with a pen, etc., that they no longer listen to the spoken word.  These negative signals can break down the communication process.

Positive and Negative Body Language

Positive body language includes:

• Maintaining eye contact with the person you are speaking to.
• Smiling (if appropriate) but especially as a greeting and at the end of a conversation.
• Sitting squarely on a chair, leaning slightly forward (this indicates you are paying attention).
• Nodding in agreement.
• A firm handshake.
• Presenting a calm exterior.
• Looking interested.

Negative body language includes:

• Not looking at a person when speaking.
• Tapping a foot, fingers etc.
• Rocking backwards and forwards.
• Scratching.
• Continually clearing your throat.
• Fiddling with hair, ear lobes, jewellery, jacket, glasses, etc.
• Picking at fingers or finger nails.
• Repeatedly looking at your watch or a clock in the room.
• Standing too close to others.
• Inattention to a person who is speaking.

A final thought

You may believe that personal appearance shouldn’t matter. You might, quite rightly, believe that you are much more than the clothes that you wear, or whether you remembered to brush your hair that morning, or if you look grumpy.

It is, of course, true that each of us is far more than our appearance. However, when we meet someone new, we inevitably make judgements about them. With nothing else to go on, we rely on appearance. How you look does matter, therefore, even if you wish it did not. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and you want it to be the right one.

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How important is Personal Presentation in the Workplace?

• June 21, 2022

The short answer …VERY!

Personal presentation is how you portray yourself to other people. It includes the way you look, speak and move and is part of your communication skills. Communication is one of the most important life and work skills you need to be successful 🤓

Your personal presentation is made of: 👗Appearance – from wearing well presented clothes. 🗣Body Language – From the way you smile to the way you shake hands and your ability to make eye contact.

🧠Behaviour – your attitudes and behaviours towards situations and people are part of your your personal branding.

Within the first few seconds, we are judged based on our appearance and body language 😬

✨ Tips for making the most out of your Personal Presentation include:

✅ Dressing for the occasion. Don’t change your entire style every time you have to present. This is about adapting your own style to the situation.

✅ Practice power moves – Standing tall, power stances first thing in the morning, shoulders back – these contribute to looking confident.

✅ Affirmations – Make a list of your “I am” statements for those important occasions.

I am currently taking bookings for 1 day corporate workshops on Personal Presentation. If this is something you are interested in please feel free to email me at:  [email protected]

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Creating a Positive Professional Image

As HBS professor Laura Morgan Roberts sees it, if you aren't managing your own professional image, others are.

"People are constantly observing your behavior and forming theories about your competence, character, and commitment, which are rapidly disseminated throughout your workplace," she says. "It is only wise to add your voice in framing others' theories about who you are and what you can accomplish."

There are plenty of books telling you how to "dress for success" and control your body language. But keeping on top of your personal traits is only part of the story of managing your professional image, says Roberts. You also belong to a social identity group—African American male, working mother—that brings its own stereotyping from the people you work with, especially in today's diverse workplaces. You can put on a suit and cut your hair to improve your appearance, but how do you manage something like skin color?

Roberts will present her research, called "Changing Faces: Professional Image Construction in Diverse Organizational Settings," in the October issue of the Academy of Management Review .

She discusses her research in this interview.

Mallory Stark: What is a professional image?

Laura Morgan Roberts: Your professional image is the set of qualities and characteristics that represent perceptions of your competence and character as judged by your key constituents (i.e., clients, superiors, subordinates, colleagues).

Q: What is the difference between "desired professional image" and "perceived professional image?"

A: It is important to distinguish between the image you want others to have of you and the image that you think people currently have of you.

Most people want to be described as technically competent, socially skilled, of strong character and integrity, and committed to your work, your team, and your company. Research shows that the most favorably regarded traits are trustworthiness, caring, humility, and capability.

Ask yourself the question: What do I want my key constituents to say about me when I'm not in the room? This description is your desired professional image . Likewise, you might ask yourself the question: What am I concerned that my key constituents might say about me when I'm not in the room? The answer to this question represents your undesired professional image .

You can never know exactly what all of your key constituents think about you, or how they would describe you when you aren't in the room. You can, however, draw inferences about your current professional image based on your interactions with key constituents. People often give you direct feedback about your persona that tells you what they think about your level of competence, character, and commitment. Other times, you may receive indirect signals about your image, through job assignments or referrals and recommendations. Taken together, these direct and indirect signals shape your perceived professional image , your best guess of how you think your key constituents perceive you.

Q: How do stereotypes affect perceived professional image?

A: In the increasingly diverse, twenty-first century workplace, people face a number of complex challenges to creating a positive professional image. They often experience a significant incongruence between their desired professional image and their perceived professional image. In short, they are not perceived in the manner they desire; instead, their undesired professional image may be more closely aligned with how their key constituents actually perceive them.

What lies at the source of this incongruence? Three types of identity threats—predicaments, devaluation, and illegitimacy—compromise key constituents' perceptions of technical competence, social competence, character, and commitment. All professionals will experience a "predicament" or event that reflects poorly on their competence, character, or commitment at some point in time, due to mistakes they have made in the past that have become public knowledge, or competency gaps (e.g., shortcomings or limitations in skill set or style).

Members of negatively stereotyped identity groups may experience an additional form of identity threat known as "devaluation." Identity devaluation occurs when negative attributions about your social identity group(s) undermine key constituents' perceptions of your competence, character, or commitment. For example, African American men are stereotyped as being less intelligent and more likely to engage in criminal behavior than Caucasian men. Asian Americans are stereotyped as technically competent, but lacking in the social skills required to lead effectively. Working mothers are stereotyped as being less committed to their profession and less loyal to their employing organizations. All of these stereotypes pose obstacles for creating a positive professional image.

Members of negatively stereotyped identity groups may experience an additional form of identity threat known as "devaluation.”

Even positive stereotypes can pose a challenge for creating a positive professional image if someone is perceived as being unable to live up to favorable expectations of their social identity group(s). For example, clients may question the qualifications of a freshly minted MBA who is representing a prominent strategic consulting firm. Similarly, female medical students and residents are often mistaken for nurses or orderlies and challenged by patients who do not believe they are legitimate physicians.

Q: What is impression management and what are its potential benefits?

A: Despite the added complexity of managing stereotypes while also demonstrating competence, character, and commitment, there is promising news for creating your professional image! Impression management strategies enable you to explain predicaments, counter devaluation, and demonstrate legitimacy. People manage impressions through their non-verbal behavior (appearance, demeanor), verbal cues (vocal pitch, tone, and rate of speech, grammar and diction, disclosures), and demonstrative acts (citizenship, job performance).

My research suggests that, in addition to using these traditional impression management strategies, people also use social identity-based impression management (SIM) to create a positive professional image. SIM refers to the process of strategically presenting yourself in a manner that communicates the meaning and significance you associate with your social identities. There are two overarching SIM strategies: positive distinctiveness and social recategorization.

Positive distinctiveness means using verbal and non-verbal cues to claim aspects of your identity that are personally and/or socially valued, in an attempt to create a new, more positive meaning for that identity. Positive distinctiveness usually involves attempts to educate others about the positive qualities of your identity group, advocate on behalf of members of your identity group, and incorporate your background and identity-related experiences into your workplace interactions and innovation.

Social recategorization means using verbal and non-verbal cues to suppress other aspects of your identity that are personally and/or socially devalued, in an attempt to distance yourself from negative stereotypes associated with that group. Social recategorization involves minimization and avoidance strategies, such as physically and mentally conforming to the dominant workplace culture while being careful not to draw attention to identity group differences and one's unique cultural background.

Rather than adopting one strategy wholesale, most people use a variety of strategies for managing impressions of their social identities. In some situations, they choose to draw attention to a social identity, if they think it will benefit them personally or professionally. Even members of devalued social identity groups, such as African American professionals, will draw attention to their race if it creates mutual understanding with colleagues, generates high-quality connections with clients, or enhances their experience of authenticity and fulfillment in their work. In other situations, these same individuals may choose to minimize their race in order to draw attention to an alternate identity, such as gender, profession, or religion, if they feel their race inhibits their ability to connect with colleagues or clients.

Successful impression management can generate a number of important personal and organizational benefits, including career advancement, client satisfaction, better work relationships (trust, intimacy, avoiding offense), group cohesiveness, a more pleasant organizational climate, and a more fulfilling work experience. However, when unsuccessfully employed, impression management attempts can lead to feelings of deception, delusion, preoccupation, distraction, futility, and manipulation.

Q: How do authenticity and credibility influence the positive outcomes of impression management attempts?

A: In order to create a positive professional image, impression management must effectively accomplish two tasks: build credibility and maintain authenticity. When you present yourself in a manner that is both true to self and valued and believed by others, impression management can yield a host of favorable outcomes for you, your team, and your organization. On the other hand, when you present yourself in an inauthentic and non-credible manner, you are likely to undermine your health, relationships, and performance.

Most people use a variety of strategies for managing impressions of their social identities.

Most often, people attempt to build credibility and maintain authenticity simultaneously, but they must negotiate the tension that can arise between the two. Your "true self," or authentic self-portrayal, will not always be consistent with your key constituents' expectations for professional competence and character. Building credibility can involve being who others want you to be, gaining social approval and professional benefits, and leveraging your strengths. If you suppress or contradict your personal values or identity characteristics for the sake of meeting societal expectations for professionalism, you might receive certain professional benefits, but you might compromise other psychological, relational, and organizational outcomes.

Q: What are the steps individuals should take to manage their professional image?

A: First, you must realize that if you aren't managing your own professional image, someone else is. People are constantly observing your behavior and forming theories about your competence, character, and commitment, which are rapidly disseminated throughout your workplace. It is only wise to add your voice in framing others' theories about who you are and what you can accomplish.

Be the author of your own identity. Take a strategic, proactive approach to managing your image:

Identify your ideal state.

• What are the core competencies and character traits you want people to associate with you?
• Which of your social identities do you want to emphasize and incorporate into your workplace interactions, and which would you rather minimize?

Assess your current image, culture, and audience.

• What are the expectations for professionalism?
• How do others currently perceive you?

Conduct a cost-benefit analysis for image change.

• Do you care about others' perceptions of you?
• Are you capable of changing your image?
• Are the benefits worth the costs? (Cognitive, psychological, emotional, physical effort)

Use strategic self-presentation to manage impressions and change your image.

• Employ appropriate traditional and social identity-based impression management strategies.
• Pay attention to the balancing act—build credibility while maintaining authenticity.

Manage the effort you invest in the process.

• Monitoring others' perceptions of you
• Monitoring your own behavior
• Strategic self-disclosure
• Preoccupation with proving worth and legitimacy
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First impressions are formed in an instant which is why personal appearance can greatly influence someone’s initial opinion of a presenter before they ever speak a single word. Whether we like it or not, appearance does matter and the way you dress can directly impact the way someone else perceives you. A number of things contribute to the overall appearance of a speaker, including grooming, style, and fit of clothing. Presenters who appear put together are perceived as more knowledgeable and credible than someone who seems disheveled. Impress the audience at your next presentation by following these tips to help you dress for success. 

1. Dress to Boost Confidence

It goes without saying that when you look good, you feel better. You appear more confident and you will speak with more enthusiasm. Therefore, your physical presentation should match the quality of your work and your reputation. Set high standards for your appearance when you step in front of an audience to help boost your confidence and set you up for success. 

2. Be Mindful of the Message You are Sending

If you show up to a presentation looking way too casual, your audience will not take you seriously. You will be sending the message that you don’t care very much about the presentation so why should they? Your appearance speaks volumes about you, so if you want to send the message that you are credible and knowledgeable, you need to demonstrate that by dressing appropriately and professionally. 

3. Dress Comfortably and Confidently

Your best outfit is something you feel comfortable and confident in. This obviously does not mean you need to show up in jogging pants and a sweatshirt, but you do want to make sure that you are comfortable enough to move around the room and speak confidently. If your shirt, dress, or blazer is too tight for instance, it could distract you from giving your best presentation. Test your outfit prior to your presentation to ensure that you can move about freely and that your fabric is breathable and not too tight. 

4. Consider Your Audience

You always want to consider your audience when choosing an outfit for your presentation. For instance, you would dress much differently when presenting to a group of investors than you would if you were presenting to a room of farmers. Keep your audience in mind so that your appearance is relatable. 

5. You Should be Well Groomed

In addition to your clothing, you want to be mindful of your overall appearance and grooming. You want to make sure that your hair is cut and brushed, your nails are trimmed, your beard is trimmed neatly, and you look clean and presentable. The goal is to look polished and exude a professional presence. 

  If you are interested in learning more, contact us today at 1-800-501-1245 to request information about training courses from the Management Training Institute as well as other corporate training programs offered through our parent company Bold New Directions.

How Personal Presentation plays an important role in the workplace?

What is personal presentation in the workplace and why is personal presentation important?

What is personal presentation in the workplace?

Personal presentation is how you portray yourself to other people. Your personal presentation includes everything from the way you look , to the way you speak and move . Personal presentation is part of the communication skills, and communication is one of the five important life and work skills you need to build as a professional. Personal presentation means the way you present yourself in everyday situations, including the most stressful ones like job interviews.

Your personal presentation is made of several elements including (but not limited to) the following:

Physical appearance

Your physical appearance is a major part of your personal presentation. It includes everything we can see about you from wearing clean clothes, having clean and brushed hair and being well-groomed to the colour and style of your clothes and accessories.

Body language

Your body language plays an essential part in your personal presentation. From the way you smile to the way you shake hands and your ability to make eye contact, your non-verbal communication significantly impacts your personal presentation.

Attitudes and behaviours

We can consider that your attitudes and behaviours towards situations and people are part of your personal presentation (and your personal branding ) . The way you speak to and get along with others definitely impacts your personal presentation and what people think about you. Are you being friendly, kind and polite every time you can?

Why is personal presentation important?

With the above definition of personal presentation, it seems essential to learn how to give the right impression through how we look, what we say, and what we do .

We know that within the first few seconds, we are judged based on our appearance and body language. No matter how relevant and interesting our message is, if our personal presentation is not appropriate, people will hardly listen to our message. Working on our personal presentation is the first step to develop effective presentation skills .

Our personal presentation is helping us to fit in by following certain codes of conduct and corporate styling principles. When getting ready to facilitate a workshop, I always adapt my personal presentation to the company I visit with a focus on the company’s industry. No matter how comfortable and fashionable my workout outfit looks, it is not relevant or appropriate to my activity.

A few years back, I was helping a client getting back to the workplace as a chef. She was having a multiple of interviews, she had amazing cooking skills but still couldn't find a job. She decided to use my personal branding and image consulting services to boost her success. The first (and last) coaching session was enough to understand what was going wrong and to adjust the situation. My talented coachee came to our session dressed for interviews and I could immediately spot that her issue was based on her personal presentation. She looked beautiful but she was overdressed for the occasion. She was wearing high heels, a lot of make-up, a complicated hairstyle and fake nails. I looked at her from a recruiter’s point of view and understood why nobody would hire her! The only thing a recruiter can think is that she will be late in the morning to get ready, she will then spend hours in the bathroom to stay stunning, she will never be able to stand on those heels all day, and she might lose a nail or two in the cooking pots and plates. My client dressed like that with the best intentions, to give a positive first impression; it was just not appropriate and relevant to the situation. Together, we selected a few appropriate outfits making her look like a chef at work instead of a fashion icon. Immediately after our session, she dared to reapply to her favourite opportunity and successfully got the job. I guess the lesson here is to dress for the occasion .

How to make the most from your personal presentation?

As mentioned above, the best thing to do is to dress for the occasion. Dressing for the occasion doesn’t mean that you need to change your entire style and feel like wearing a Halloween costume every time you get out. Dressing for the occasion is about adapting your own style to the situation . It might mean being more classy, trying to look more serious or professional, or if you are evolving in a creative environment it might mean showing off your creativity.

When feeling lost about the dress code, simply observe people around you; how do people dress on such occasions, what do they wear when working in this company? It will give you some guidance to pick and choose your outfit and accessories.

Because your personal presentation isn’t only about your appearance, you will pay attention to your body language and non-verbal signals as well as your behaviours.

Maud Vanhoutte

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Personal Style vs. Professional Appearance

By Valerie Frazee

Feb. 1, 1996

T he Dilemma: Does image matter? Carla, an accounting supervisor, is looking for a promotion to middle management. She’s a 10-year employee and is competent as both a supervisor and as a number cruncher. There’s one potential problem. Although her skills warrant her promotion, her personal style perhaps doesn’t. She wears cutesy barrettes to hold back her waist-length hair, wears heavy makeup and generally wears youthful clothing (she’s 40). Would you recommend her for management without reservation? If you do have reservations, what course of action would you take?

Readers Respond: Personal style, including interpersonal skills, appearance and demeanor, should be part of an employee’s overall performance appraisal. Each organization/type of business has its own set of standards, including customer service, profitability, quality and quantity of work produced, and professionalism. Professionalism takes on its own definition from industry to industry, and this is the area in which company culture (including professional image) is defined.

This employee should have been receiving feedback throughout her career with this firm, which should have included appearance. During career-goals conversations with her manager, goals should have been mutually established between the employee and her manager. The manager should have been counseling the employee with regard to the importance of a polished, professional image in the organization and that she has good potential for promotion if she achieves the standards which are set. Donna Bernardi Paul VP, Human Resources Trammell Crow Company Washington, D.C.

Carla should be promoted without reservation as soon as an appropriate position arises. However, she should also be counseled on personal presentation skills. While it is an unfortunate fact, it is a fact nevertheless, that image does matter . To be taken seriously by senior management, it’s usually necessary to present oneself in a polished, professional manner. I think that subordinates would also take more seriously a boss who’s professional in all areas, including self-presentation.

Carla should attend seminars on the subject and, as her human resources representative, I would also counsel her personally. However, the counseling must be done with great care, so that it’s in no way sexist. We can’t tell a woman to wear makeup or dresses-rather we can dis-cuss with her what professional attire includes. And this has nothing to do with whether Carla is attractive, but rather whether she’s presenting what she does have in the best light.

While it indeed would be unfair to expect everyone to be gorgeous, it isn’t unfair to expect everyone who aspires to higher levels in an organization to be presentable and professional, at least in the context of the organization’s culture. Liz Bligan Manager, Employment, No. America The West Company Inc. Lionville, Pennsylvania

I would not have a problem recommending Carla for the promotion. In fact, given that she’s in the accounting field typically dominated by males, I would be relieved that she doesn’t dress in the stereotypical masculine business-type suits. I also feel she has enough confidence in herself, and in her skills and abilities to dress to please herself.

Welcome to the ’90s. I see many more women in management today dressing in more modern styles and colors, but still in good taste. However, “good taste” to me may not mean the same as to someone else. Although the proverbial glass ceiling still exists, women today are comfortable dressing in a more feminine style rather than the blue suits and white blouses of yesteryear. Jeanie Gaines Human Resources Manager Brockway Standard Inc. Dallas

In the first place, this situation doesn’t occur at all if dress code guidelines are specified in the employee handbook. But yes, image does matter , COMPANY image, that is. Always has, always will, and I wouldn’t recommend her for management without reservations. My course of action would be to inform Carla of my intention to recommend her for promotion to middle management based on her experience, performance and value to the company. But with additional responsibility comes additional obligation to the organization, and the obligation in this instance is to look like a member of the management team. Is this image discrimination? I hope so. The fact of the matter is simple: Dress for success, not Halloween. Paul Carroza Human Resources Administrator Peak Electronics Inc. West Haven, Connecticut

Carla is viewed as both a competent supervisor and accountant. So, I believe her personal appearance has not adversely affected her performance. Therefore, she should be recommended for the job.

If there have been situations in the past when Carla’s appearance has affected her ability to do the job, she might not be recommended. For example, suppose Carla’s co-workers haven’t taken her seriously and the supervisor has heard the co-workers cite her appearance as the reason. When these situations occurred, Carla’s supervisor should have talked with her about what has happened. The supervisor might say, “Carla, during the meeting today I noticed that you had a hard time gaining control of the group. What do you think might have caused that?”

Together, they should look for ways to improve her performance, which may include addressing her personal style. If successful, this would make Carla a better candidate for future promotion. Katy Klenk-Theroux Regional Human Resources Manager PageNet E. Brunswick, NJ

If Carla is looking for a promotion, then she must have had a mentor. A good mentor would have guided her in the right direction before now. The image she is projecting is no different from someone who is a throw back from the sixties or an employee with bad personal hygiene, who may possess the same skills.

To be fair to Carla, I would take the time to make sure she understood what the company is looking for when promoting employees into management. If Carla is management material she will accept any feedback in a positive way. If she’s defiant and reacts in a negative way, do her and the company a favor and leave her where she is. Bill Ervin Director Labor Relations Liggett Group Inc. Durham, North Carolina

There’s no question in my mind as to the proper way of handling this situation. I would recommend Carla for promotion without reservation.

Carla has been a successful supervisor and is a skilled, capable worker who obviously has proven herself over the 10 years she has been with the company. We must judge her on her ability to perform in the new role and can’t let personal dress and style bias our recommendation. If image is important in this company and she must regularly relate to clients, the issue of dress and style should be addressed as part of her orientation training in the new position.

If the company had a strong management development program, this situation (if it was a problem) would not have gotten to this point without being handled. The larger problem is what upper management will think of me for recommending her, and do I let that bias my recommendation? Wayne Fullerton VP & Managing Principle Right Associates Charlotte, NC

As an employer representative at the Marriott Foundation’s Bridges… From School to Work program in San Francisco, I have been successful at finding part-time employment for high school seniors with disabilities. My goal is to help break the initial stereotype employers have of people with disabilities, as well as to assist primarily inner-city youth with employment. I have had many challenges assisting youth whose dress styles differ from mainstream corporate culture’s dress code. I have learn-ed that an individual’s drive to succeed is the most important factor in successful hiring and promotion.

If Carla were one of my employment placements and I learned that she had the opportunity to be promoted but that her personal appearance stood in the way of her promotion, I would have a meeting with Carla. I would communicate the opportunity of promotion with its prerequisite requirements of a change of dress code clearly and directly to Carla.

I would say: Carla, you have an opportunity presented to you at the moment. Your supervisor has seen your outstanding performance and is willing to recommend your promotion to middle management, however, she feels that you do not put forth a professional appearance that matches such a promotion. The professional appearance that she’s looking for involves wearing business suits and getting your hair styled in a professional manner. If you’re willing to adopt a professional appearance, much like that of the other middle managers, you can probably get the promotion. On the other hand, if you decide not to change your personal appearance, your supervisor is more than happy with your performance and your current position is certainly stable. You have a choice. It’s important for you to consider this and to come to your own conclusion as to what is more important to you, a promotion or the preservation of your individual style.

Robert Mollard Employer Representative Bridges… From School to Work San Francisco

As director of human resources, I would meet with Carla’s manager and talk with him or her about a development plan for Carla that emphasizes areas needing improvement, including a section on image. I would encourage her manager to be sensitive in this area and talk about perception and the professional image needed for the promotion. If possible, we would offer seminars in professional dress and image as there are probably many employees who could benefit-and approach this sensitive area as an educational and development opportunity.

Her manager would need to follow up with her and be very positive about improvements. Many times, with sensitive issues, managers avoid situations such as these because they’re fearful of offending the employee, when, in actuality, many employees just don’t realize how they’re being perceived. Managers should view this opportunity as a way not to possibly offend employees, but as a perfect opportunity to further develop and help their employees. Donna Eagle Director of Human Resources Judd’s Inc. Strasburg, Virginia

Yes, I would recommend Carla for management. Yes, I have reservations regarding her professional image. And, yes, I have a recommended course of action. As the person making the decision to promote her, I would:

• Discuss the role and responsibilities of the new promotion, highlighting that middle managers interface with a wider range of people.
• Identify and discuss the strengths that Carla brings to the new role.
• 93% of communication consists of nonverbal expressions that include professional image, facial expressions, body movement, voice inflection, body position and eye contact
• 7% of communication is verbal expression inclusive of the spoken and written word
• For mid managers, the management skills mix for technical skills, communication skills and conceptual skills is 27%, 42% and 31%.

The new role provides Carla with the responsibility to communicate and interact with others. I would recommend a professional communication coach to advise Carla on ways to achieve the standard of performance. Advice for professional development is typically better received and used from an outside expert than from a manager or peer. Carla and I would meet with the outside coach to define our objectives for Car-la’s development.

In addition, I would lend Carla my copy of Victoria Seitz’s book, “Your Executive Image: The Art of Self-packaging for Men and Women.” I would remember to explain to Carla that self packaging is a form of communication intended to remove barriers. I would tell Carla that she must be congratulated for her proven track record and tangible skills. Coupled with a highly polished professional style, she has the opportunity to continue her professional development and advancement.

I would invite Carla to continue to discuss this topic and other areas of development on an ongoing basis. On a semi-regular basis, I would acknowledge, reinforce and encourage the de-sired professional image. As the promoting manager, one needs to remember to capitalize on Carla’s strong points and track record while building awareness of concrete ways to enhance professional image and success. Sharon A. Wulf President Enterprise Systems Framingham, Massachusetts

How Would You Respond to This Dilemma? You are the director of HR for a high-end department store headquartered in Los Angeles. Your current focus is to hire a new assistant buyer. This person will be in frequent communication with the offices of designers in Europe and New York and will assist the sportswear buyer in determining trends and choosing merchandise. Marie is your top candidate by far, but you have reservations. In her favor, she has a degree in fashion design, speaks French and Italian and has worked for two of Beverly Hills’ trendiest boutiques. But on the flip side, she grew up in a tough neighborhood and although impeccably dressed, you’ve noticed a few small tattoos on one hand-possibly a sign of gang membership.

You’re aware that your in-house recruiters have given her the thumbs-up after the standard background check. Should you accept Marie’s embarrassed explanation that the markings are from a time long ago when belonging to the neighborhood gang seemed like her only alternative? Or should you give in to your fears and continue searching for someone else?

Personnel Journal, February 1996, Vol. 75, No. 1, pp. 95-97.

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What are Personal Branding and Personal Image?

When you hear branding you probably think about companies and how they promote themselves. Personal branding is similar but it is how you promote yourself and how others see you. In other words, it’s your professional image. Your brand is your name, face, and actions. Creating a professional image at work is key to success in many businesses today.

Why is Personal Branding Important for Your Image?

Have you ever seen a person work hard but still get a bad rep? It might be because their communication skills lack or they might work themselves in circles focusing on the wrong things or they might have a bad attitude . I’ve seen many people get passed up on promotions for these very reasons. I’ve seen people get promoted even though they work half as hard as these other people because they have the right image. Image is everything and a proper personal brand image can help you get and maintain a good image.

What If You Have a Professional Image You Don’t Like?

Even if you’ve done things to tarnish your image in the past, it’s not too late to start creating the professional image you want. Be the person you want everybody to see you as. Don’t think that because people see you as a certain type of person you need to be that type of person. It’s never too late for personal image development. The tips below will help you rebuild and create a positive image.

Personal Branding Examples

Below are some examples of personal branding to the point that these people are common household names. In fact, many of these people can raise the value of a company or organization just by putting their name on it. You will likely not be on their level yet but there is a lot to be learned from people that have boosted their professional image to the point that these people have.

• Elon Musk is an entrepreneur and philanthropist that is currently CEO of Space X and Tesla but has also founded multiple other successful businesses.
• Warren Buffet is an investor, business tycoon, and philanthropist that is currently the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and is one of the richest people in the world.
• Donald Trump is an entrepreneur, investor, and current president. Love him or hate him he has one of the most recognizable names and faces.
• Michael Jordan is of course one of the greatest basketball players to ever live. Many people have and still look up to him as a role model decades after he retired from the game. He was a vital piece in fueling the growth of Nike and multiple other companies he endorsed.

Tips for Creating a Professional Image and Personal Brand at Work

1.     Be You

Trying to be something you’re not can be mentally exhausting. Be yourself and don’t try to be something else. Everyone can spot someone fake from a mile away. That doesn’t mean not being professional, you should always be professional. There may be times when you have to be political and do things you don’t want to do but that shouldn’t stop you from being you.

If there are qualities you don’t like about yourself, change them. Don’t try to hide them, work on changing them for the better. For more information on building leadership qualities click the link.

2.     Be Consistent

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget that our actions can have a significant impact on our personal brand and professional image. You may have done a million things right, but all it takes is one mistake to damage your reputation and undo all your hard work. However, it’s important to remember that no one is perfect, and mistakes are a natural part of life.

The key to maintaining a positive professional image is not to avoid making mistakes but to handle them in the right way. How you handle a mistake can often be more important than the mistake itself. It’s essential to take responsibility for your actions and own up to any mistakes you make. Trying to hide or deny your errors will only make matters worse and damage your credibility.

When you make a mistake, it’s important to be proactive in addressing it. This means taking the initiative to reach out to those affected by your mistake and apologizing for any harm caused. You should also take steps to correct the mistake and prevent it from happening again in the future. This shows that you are committed to learning from your mistakes and improving your performance moving forward.

Consistency is also crucial when it comes to maintaining a positive professional image. Even when you mess up, it’s important to remain consistent in your behavior and actions. This means continuing to demonstrate the same level of professionalism and integrity as you did before the mistake. Consistency can help to rebuild trust and credibility with those who may have been affected by your mistake.

3.     Have Confidence

Confidence is a key ingredient to success, both personally and professionally. When you are confident in yourself and your abilities, you are more likely to take risks, pursue your goals, and overcome obstacles. However, confidence is not always easy to come by, and it’s natural to experience moments of self-doubt.

When you feel your confidence starting to waver, it’s important to take a step back and focus on displaying confidence. This doesn’t mean you should pretend to be someone you’re not, but rather, focus on projecting a positive image of yourself. This may involve practicing positive self-talk, reminding yourself of your strengths and accomplishments, or seeking support from others.

It’s not uncommon for people to struggle with confidence, especially if they have experienced setbacks or failures in the past. However, it’s important to recognize that confidence is something that can be developed and cultivated over time. If you are not a confident person, this is one of those things where you may have to fake it until it becomes a reality.

One way to display confidence is through your body language. Your posture, facial expressions, and gestures can all convey a message of confidence. Standing up straight and holding your head high is a classic example of confident body language. Other examples include making eye contact , using open and expansive gestures, and speaking in a clear and assertive tone.

If you want to improve your body language and communication skills, there are many resources available to help you. For example, you can read books or articles on body language, attend workshops or training sessions, or seek out feedback from others. By developing your body language and communication skills, you can project a more confident image of yourself, both personally and professionally.

In conclusion, confidence is a crucial component of success, and it’s important to work on developing and cultivating it over time. When your confidence starts to waver, focus on displaying confidence through your body language and communication skills. Remember, confidence is something that can be learned and improved upon, so don’t be afraid to seek out resources or support to help you along the way.

4.     Accept and Overcome Setbacks

As stated above, mistakes and setbacks are inevitable. Mistakes and setbacks are an inevitable part of life. No matter how hard you try, you will encounter obstacles and challenges that test your resilience and determination. However, it’s important to remember that these setbacks are not the end of the world, but rather an opportunity to learn and grow.

The first step in overcoming setbacks is to accept the fact that you are not perfect. Nobody is, and mistakes are a natural part of the learning process. The best thing you can do is try your best and learn from your mistakes.

When setbacks do occur, it’s essential to focus on finding a way to get over them, rather than dwelling on them. This might involve seeking out support from others, developing new skills or strategies, or simply taking a step back and reassessing your goals.

Every setback and mistake is an opportunity to learn and prove your true grit. It’s important to approach these challenges with a growth mindset, recognizing that failure is not a reflection of your worth, but rather a stepping stone toward success.

People will notice how you handle setbacks as much if not more than how you handle them when things are going right. Leaders are forged in tough times and crises. When you handle setbacks with grace and resilience, you demonstrate your leadership qualities and earn the respect and admiration of those around you.

5.     Have a Positive Impact on Others

The best way to build your personal brand is through others. If you can have a positive impact on others’ lives they will let others know about it. When other people promote you it is way more reliable than when you try to promote yourself. For instance, if a person says a restaurant is the best in town is a lot more reliable than the restaurant telling everybody they are the best in town. This will go a long way in promoting your professional image in a way that people will respect.

A surefire way to have a positive impact on somebody is by taking them under your wing and mentoring them. Mentorship is all about passing on the wisdom and guidance you’ve gained to help this person become successful in all aspects of life. To learn how to be an awesome mentor check out this article.

6.     Follow the Examples of Others

Look at others in your industry that have made a name for themselves. These people are great to base your efforts on. Think about how they made a name for themselves. Is it something you can reproduce in your life? Don’t try to be them but understand how they made it to where they are and how you can use that info to get your personal brand on a whole new level.

7.     Don’t Boast

Personal branding is an important aspect of building your professional reputation and advancing your career. However, many people make the mistake of thinking that promoting their image means constantly telling others how great they are. This approach can actually have the opposite effect, alienating others and making it difficult for people to believe in your abilities.

Bragging about your accomplishments and skills can be annoying and off-putting to others. It can also come across as unauthentic and insincere. Instead of constantly promoting yourself, focus on letting your actions and achievements speak for themselves.

One of the most effective ways to build your personal brand is to let others do the talking for you. This means building strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and other professionals who can vouch for your skills and accomplishments. When others speak highly of you, it carries more weight than if you were to promote yourself.

Another effective way to build your personal brand is to focus on providing value to others. This means sharing your knowledge and expertise, offering help and support to those who need it, and being a team player. When you focus on helping others, you naturally build a positive reputation and people will start to take notice of your skills and abilities.

Finally, remember that personal branding is not just about promoting yourself but also about building a strong and authentic reputation. This means being true to yourself and your values and demonstrating integrity and professionalism in all that you do. When you build a reputation for being trustworthy and reliable, others will naturally want to work with you and recommend you to others.

8.     Know Your Mission and Vision

A strong mission and vision are essential components of effective leadership . When you have a clear sense of purpose and direction, you are better equipped to inspire and motivate others, make strategic decisions, and achieve your goals. As a result, your personal brand as a leader will grow as your leadership abilities grow.

Your mission is the overarching goal or purpose that drives your work. It should be a clear, concise statement that explains why you do what you do, and what you hope to achieve. Your mission should be aligned with your values and reflect the impact you want to make on the world.

Your vision, on the other hand, is a description of how you want things to be in the future. It should be an inspiring, aspirational statement that captures your long-term goals and ambitions. Your vision should be bold and ambitious, while also being realistic and achievable.

To create a vision statement that will inspire you and others, it’s important to start by reflecting on your values, goals, and aspirations. Think about the impact you want to make on the world and the kind of legacy you want to leave behind. Consider what sets you apart from others, and how you can leverage your strengths to achieve your goals.

Once you have a clear sense of your values, goals, and aspirations, you can start to craft a vision statement that reflects your vision for the future. Your vision statement should be concise, memorable, and inspiring. It should capture the essence of your goals and aspirations, and inspire others to join you on your journey.

9.     Tell Your Story

Earlier in this article, I said not to brag but telling your story is not boasting if done correctly. Don’t hesitate to tell people who you are and what makes you, well you. Where you came from, how you became the person you are, what motivates you, and why you do the things you do. Everything that has happened to you good and bad has made you who you are and that is something to share with others. Telling your story makes you more relatable and interesting to others.

10.  Always Act Like Someone is Watching You

Try to do the right thing and act professionally even when you think nobody is looking. Don’t cut corners or break rules just because you think no one will ever find out. You never know when this will come back to bite you in the butt. Be extremely careful with what you post online. Sites like Facebook or even LinkedIn can hurt your personal brand if you post the wrong things. As a person that interviews and hires candidates, one of the first things I do after looking at resumes is search Google and Facebook to see what kind of person I’m about to interview.

11.  Give Everything 100%

Giving your all to everything you do is a surefire way to build a strong reputation as a hard worker and reliable individual. When people see that you consistently put in your best effort, they will come to see you as someone who can be counted on to deliver good results.

One of the key benefits of giving 100% to everything you do is that it helps you to build momentum and achieve your goals more quickly. When you approach each task with a mindset of excellence and a commitment to doing your best, you will naturally achieve better results and make progress more quickly.

Another benefit of giving 100% to everything you do is that it helps you to build a strong personal brand. When people see that you consistently deliver high-quality work and go above and beyond what is expected of you, they will start to see you as a valuable asset and someone to be trusted.

Finding your motivation is essential to giving everything you do 100%. Whether you are motivated by a sense of purpose, a desire to achieve your goals, or a passion for your work, finding what drives you will help you to stay committed and focused on delivering your best.

In some cases, giving 100% to everything you do may require you to make sacrifices and prioritize your time and energy. However, the rewards of doing so can be substantial, both in terms of personal satisfaction and professional success.

12.  Set SMART Goals

Setting goals is an important part of achieving success in any area of life, including personal branding. However, simply setting goals is not enough. You also need to have a plan for achieving those goals, which is where SMART goals come in.

SMART goals are a framework for setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By following this framework, you can create goals that are well-defined, realistic, and achievable, which in turn can help you to stay focused and motivated as you work towards your objectives.

When setting SMART goals for personal branding, it’s important to start by defining what you want to achieve. This might include building a strong online presence, increasing your visibility in your industry, or establishing yourself as an expert in your field.

Once you have a clear sense of your objectives, you can start to develop a plan for achieving them. This might involve creating a content strategy, building your social media presence, or networking with other professionals in your industry.

To ensure that your goals are SMART, you should make sure that they meet the following criteria:

• Specific: Your goals should be clear and well-defined so that you know exactly what you are working towards.
• Measurable: Your goals should be measurable so that you can track your progress and know when you have achieved them.
• Achievable: Your goals should be realistic and achievable, given your skills, resources, and other limitations.
• Relevant: Your goals should be aligned with your broader objectives and interests so that you are motivated to work towards them.
• Time-bound: Your goals should have a specific timeframe for completion so that you have a sense of urgency and can stay focused on achieving them.

By following these guidelines, you can create SMART goals that are tailored to your personal branding objectives, and develop a plan for achieving them. This can help you to build a strong personal brand, increase your visibility and credibility, and achieve your professional goals.

The Importance of Managing Your Online Presence and Social Media Accounts

In today’s digital age, having a positive online presence is more important than ever before. Whether you are a job seeker, business owner, or simply looking to build your personal brand, managing your social media accounts can be a powerful way to promote a positive image and establish yourself as a credible and trustworthy professional.

The first step in managing your online presence is to conduct a thorough audit of your existing social media accounts. This might involve deleting any outdated or inappropriate content, updating your profile information, and optimizing your privacy settings to control who can see your content.

Once you have cleaned up your existing accounts, the next step is to start actively engaging with your audience on social media. This might involve sharing relevant content, commenting on other people’s posts, and participating in online communities that are relevant to your industry or interests.

To promote a positive personal brand, it’s important to be consistent in your messaging and to maintain a professional tone in all of your interactions online. This means avoiding controversial or inflammatory topics, refraining from using offensive language or discriminatory remarks, and always presenting your ideas in a thoughtful and respectful manner.

Another important aspect of managing your online presence is to be proactive in building your network and connecting with other professionals in your industry. This might involve using LinkedIn to connect with colleagues and potential employers, attending industry events and conferences, and participating in online forums or discussion groups .

Finally, it’s important to remember that your online presence is not just limited to your social media accounts. You should also make an effort to create a strong personal brand across all of your online channels, including your personal website, blog, and any other online platforms where you have a presence.

Image Consulting Services

Many companies offer image consulting services. They can be a great help in all the aspects of professionalism like wardrobe, behavior, social media, and many other areas. Many of these websites offer information and personal coaching.

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BJ Wilson & Company A Professional Wardrobe Consulting Firm

Building your professional image takes a little time but with hard work and dedication, you can have an image that speaks volumes about you. Stay focused and on target and you will have the name and face that people know and respect.

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What is Maximalist Interior Design?

If you are into maximalist  interior design , you are lucky because this concept is now making a comeback. If you didn’t know, maximalism has been around for centuries, and you can see it in most people’s homes. However, maximalist interior design has changed over time like any other style. So what you see in other homes may not be similar to the others – the idea of having a lot of things and flaunting them all inside your home has been a key characteristic of maximalism.

Maximalism dates back to the 19th century and made an appearance during the Victorian era. The Victorians are known for being materialistic, especially since goods became accessible and cheaper during their time. When revisiting the Victorian era, you will notice that their homes are full of decorative elements – colorful and patterned wallpapers, lavish accessories, elegant rugs and drapes, and many more.

People who are into maximalist interior design believe that everybody has a unique personality, and they can showcase and express who they truly are by applying the concept of maximalism in their homes. Through this, visitors will know more about who they truly are through the beautifully curated interior of their homes.

What is Maximalism?

Decorating to the max – that’s what maximalism means in simpler terms. However, what exactly is this type of interior design, and how do you characterize it from other interior designs known to people?

It is easy to recognize a maximalist interior because it’s bold and unique, and it makes a statement. A maximalist interior is colorful, full of prints and patterns, layered textures, and relevant objects and material things. Many designers depict this as a hyperpersonal space full of personality – it can be edgy and a bit cheeky.

To easily determine what maximalism is, consider thinking of minimalist interior design. Maximalism is the exact opposite of minimalism, which upholds the concept of “less is more.”

A place with maximalist interior design is bold, chaotic, colorful, and very loud, like it’s making a statement. However, it isn’t chaotic in a way that hurts your eyes and mind – the chaos is well-curated and well-thought-out.

The combination of colors is well-contrasted. Materials are modern with traditional elements. The textures are laid on top of one another. Lastly, objects and material decors are very evident in the room.

In most houses, the area which is well-designed with maximalism is usually the living room. It is mainly because that is where you usually spend most of your time and where you accept friends and guests. So to  make your living room a comfortable and relaxing space while applying a maximalist interior, you must follow the concept “the more is better” with extra caution.

Even though a generous amount of decorations characterizes a maximalist interior design, it does not mean they allow and tolerate overconsumption. Maximalism is not about having many things which you can discard easily. Here, pieces are timeless and hold value, and the decors must show off your life and personality.

Here are several features that will guide you in having a maximalist interior design:

Repetitive patterns.

Repetitive patterns are a feature of maximalist interior design. Patterns are usually colorful abstracts, floral patterns, or animal prints. Some people also like applying tropical patterns, so you’ll see beautiful and colorful flowers partnered with palm leaves, banana shoots, and many more.

With repetitive patterns like these, people usually use wallpapers and stick them on the walls. However, if you’re bold enough, you may paint your walls with your desired pattern. However, the downside is that it might be difficult and take too long to finish.

Rich and Intense colors

One of the distinguishing features of maximalism is the colorful palette. Colors in your palette should be rich and intense because those will definitely make a bold statement. Colors usually associated with maximalism include black, emerald, fuchsia, navy blue, sapphire, and violet.

When using these colors, homeowners or interior designers usually use light furniture and display light accessories to balance the effect of the intense colors. Sometimes, people like highlighting these colors using more colorful decors and furniture.

Unique Pieces

A maximalist interior is full of decorative items and material objects. These objects are usually parts of the homeowners’ collection, such as unique souvenirs, antique collections, and classic pieces handed down through generations.

Interesting and unique pieces of furniture also characterize a maximalism interior design. You’ll also notice mirrors placed in golden frames. Aside from these, designers and homeowners like placing retro furniture and bold decors like birdcages and skulls, lamps made out of shells, and colorful flower arrangements, which give character and personality to the area.

Plush and Luxurious Velour Fabrics

A colorful room with textures and repetitive patterns is not exactly maximalist without the plush and luxurious velour fabrics. Plush is made with soft and fluffy material and is essential in maximalist areas as it helps balance out the edginess of the area.

On the other hand, velour fabrics or velvets are soft and wonderful fabrics with a subtle gloss, adding to the elegance of the whole area. Velour and velvets with rich and intensive colors are perfect for adding to your maximalist area. Colors such as emerald, ruby red, sapphire, turquoise, and yellow are ideal to use.

Gold Accent Decors

Gold accent decors never fail to give an area a classy and glamorous look. Golden accents suit well with different patterns, especially tropical ones. Lamps, lanterns, and mirrors outlined with golden accents will make your room look really snatched. And if you are a little extra, you may add a fancy golden table with glittering or gold candlesticks.

Blending styles and colors

When achieving a maximalist interior design, do not be afraid to blend other styles and colors. For instance, retro styles go well with art-deco or modern decor styles. Another unique but beautiful combination is the retro design and furniture with a hint of macramé crafts. Aside from these, blending bold and intense colors with lighter-colored decors and furniture would look wonderful.

In a maximalist interior design, you must be creative and experimental. Before achieving the perfect interior design for you, you will need to do a lot of work, choose your decors and elements carefully, and learn how to arrange all the objects inside your home properly. 

Maximalism is a very unique and diverse kind of style. It promotes creativity and individualism, allowing the homeowners to experiment and choose something that would make a bold statement and reflect their personality in the interior of their homes.

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Professional Appearance and Grooming for the Workplace

Proper grooming and professional appearance are important to gain not just positive impression but also respect in the workplace. First impressions matter and the way you look and carry yourself create impact on people you get along with in the work setting. Proper grooming and professional appearance is important to both men and women. Lack of these may lead to poor image and may interfere with your chance of getting good impression and positive feedbacks from your workmates and superiors.

Professional Standards in the Workplace

In today’s competitive and modern business world, it is highly essential to adhere with professional appearance and grooming for the workplace. If you have the desire to look your best at all times in social and professional settings, you need to keep in mind the following basic guidelines for good grooming in the workplace:

1. Wear business suits in basic colors. 2. Always be neat and clean including your teeth, fingernails, face, hair and even your shoes. 3. Keep your pockets empty and as much as possible avoid tinkling coins or keys and bulges. 4. Avoid eating candies, smoking cigarettes and chewing gum when you are inside the office. 5. Use portfolio case or light briefcase when carrying important documents with you instead of compiling these documents in folders and carrying these between your armpits. 6. As much as possible get rid of tattoos and body piercings for these will just make you look untidy and unprofessional. 7. Wear light perfume and cologne and minimize using lots of jewelries.

It is also highly important to maintain professional appearance and image at all times. Proper grooming and professional appearance can certainly make you stand out and be ahead of the competition. You can achieve these by following these helpful tips:

Make Sure To Wear Clean And Presentable Clothes

Have separate clothes for hanging out and going to the office. It seems to be unprofessional if you wear clothes with holes and stains in the workplace. Wear the cleanest and most presentable outfit when going to work for this will surely help you look your best. However, you need to still comply with the dress code set by your company.

Invest on Iron and Dry Cleaner There are some clothes that require pressing or special care by a reliable dry cleaner. Pants and other clothing look better when they are professionally pressed.

Dressed Conservatively If you wanted to establish a credible and respectful image, you need to dress conservatively in the office. In the case of women, they are advised to avoid using clothes that are revealing. Clothes must be in proper fit and length to ensure confidence and comfort upon wearing.

These are just few of the many ways on how you can achieve ideal professional appearance and grooming for the workplace. Individuals also have to note that personal hygiene must be practiced in the workplace and not just at home. Professional appearance can further be enhanced by reporting to work early, wearing the best smile often and displaying positive attitude.

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The importance of personal appearance in the beauty industry

It is very important to make sure that your personal presentation and hygiene is at the highest standard when working within a salon. Personal presentation as a hairdresser or beautician is very important as it is the first impression a client gets of you. If they don’t like the look of you, it is unlikely that they are going to feel comfortable and may not trust you to complete the treatments they require. Also if you do not trust the person who is going to be taking care of you on that particular day, chances are when they go to apply many of the exotic and expensive skin treatments they really won't be caring about your well-being. Your image is also supposed to reflect the industry (McCarthy, 2013, para 1). 

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How to Add Text to an Image in Word/Excel/Powerpoint (Extremely Easy!)

The whole office suite package, which includes a writer tool, spreadsheet, and presentation software, is more than just a life-altering invention. With many more features being rapidly developed, it has significantly transformed how academic and corporate work is handled. Initially intended for offices, the office suite has become indispensable for various tasks. Today, people use these tools to create assignments, business strategy reports, research papers, marketing or sales presentations, and perform data analysis.

Performing these hundreds of tasks would be impossible without an office suite. Over time, you can easily build on these reports and assignments by adding relevant pictures to further your explanations. Incorporating text within images is often done using the text box method, but this can disrupt formatting. With WPS Photos, you can seamlessly edit your photos and incorporate them into your documents and presentations without losing any formatting or perfection. In this guide, I will show you how to add text to an image in word/excel/powerpoint effectively.

Introduction to Annotation in WPS Photos

WPS Office has evolved to become one of the most versatile tools for both students and professionals. With AI integration and advanced PDF tools, it extends its capabilities beyond just document editing to include powerful annotation features. While you might expect these features to be limited to PDFs, WPS Photos takes it a step further by allowing you to annotate photos, whether taken from the web or captured by you.

WPS Photos offers multiple features to add notes, create comments, or draw creatively to enhance and explain what the picture represents. The annotation tool within WPS Photos allows you to:

1. Drawing & Marks

WPS Photos provides a versatile range of editing tools that allow you to do anything from freehand drawings to marks directly on your images. This feature is perfect for highlighting specific areas, drawing attention to important details, or simply adding a personal touch. Whether you need to underline text, encircle an important part of the image, or draw an arrow pointing to a specific element, the drawing tools in WPS Photos make it easy to customize your images effectively.

2. Text & Stickers

Adding text and stickers to your photos is made simple with WPS Photos. You can insert text boxes to provide captions, labels, or additional context directly on the image. The text feature is highly customizable, allowing you to choose fonts, colors, and sizes that fit your needs. Additionally, the sticker library offers a variety of pre-designed graphics that can be used to enhance your images, add fun elements, or convey specific messages visually. This combination of text and stickers provides a powerful way to annotate and decorate your photos.

3. Copy Selection

The copy selection tool in WPS Photos allows you to select and duplicate specific parts of an image. This feature is particularly useful for creating consistent annotations or repeating elements within your photos. For example, if you have a certain icon or mark that you want to appear multiple times on the same image, the copy selection tool lets you easily duplicate it without having to redraw it each time. This ensures uniformity and saves time, making your annotation process more efficient and professional.

And the annotation features are not the only aspect of WPS Photos that sets it apart from other photo editing tools. It offers numerous benefits that make it a strong competitor in the photo editing space:

AI Integration

WPS Photos comes equipped with AI integration that enhances its editing capabilities. With features such as the magic eraser and background remover, you can effortlessly edit your photos. The magic eraser allows you to remove unwanted objects from your images seamlessly, while the background remover helps you isolate your subject with precision, ensuring a clean and professional result every time.

User-Friendly Interface

One of the standout features of WPS Photos is its user-friendly interface. Designed with the thought that everyone should be able to use it quickly and easily, WPS Photos ensures that both beginners and professionals can navigate and utilize its features without any hassle. The intuitive layout and clear instructions make photo editing a breeze, even for those with little to no prior experience.

One-Step Office Integration

WPS Photos seamlessly integrates with the WPS Office suite, providing a one-step solution for all your office and photo editing needs. This integration allows you to effortlessly incorporate edited photos into your documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, streamlining your workflow and enhancing productivity.

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WPS Photos is a completely free tool, providing you with professional-grade editing features without any cost. This makes it an accessible option for everyone, from students to professionals, without the need for expensive software or subscriptions.

Professional-Grade Editing

At the end of the day, whatever you want to edit, WPS Photos ensures that you will achieve professional-grade results. Whether you're enhancing personal photos, creating marketing materials, or preparing academic presentations, WPS Photos provides all the tools you need to produce high-quality, polished images.

How to Add Text to Images in Word?

While adding images to your documents, we sometimes need to edit them to make them more comprehensible and to ensure our message is communicated effectively. For me, switching tabs to continuously edit images on separate software before inserting them into my Word document can prove to be a little time-consuming.

However, with WPS Writer now combined with the WPS Photos editor, learning how to put text in a picture in Word documents becomes a lot easier with a new layer of efficiency. Let's take a look at how to annotate or insert text into an image in Word documents.

Step 1: Insert Image in Word

First things first, let's begin by inserting the image into our document using WPS Writer:

To insert a picture, click on the "Insert" tab on the toolbar.

Next, simply click on the "Picture" button to open the drop-down menu and then select "From file".

Simply browse for the image you wish to insert and then click on "Open".

I never faced any difficulties while editing different image file types, as WPS Photos Editor supports various formats such as JPEG, PNG, WebP, and JPG files. However, in case you encounter any difficulties, simply use online image converting tools such as Convertio to convert your files to PNG or JPG format.

Step 2: Edit with WPS Photos

To start editing, follow these easy steps:

Right-click on the inserted picture to open the context menu.

Click on "Edit" to open your image in WPS Photos.

Step 3: Add Text to Image

Now, let's add that important text to your image:

In WPS Photos, find the "Annotation" option in the toolbar on the right.

Under the Text & Stickers section, click on "Add Text".

Move your cursor to where you want the text on your image and left-click to insert a text box.

Use your keyboard to type in your desired text.

To make your text pop, use the hover menu above the text box to change font properties like style, color, and size.

Step 4: Save the Image

Once you're finished adding text to your image, you can preview it in the WPS Photos Editor and then click on the "Save" button to save your edited image.

Your image with the text will now be placed in the document.

WPS Photos Editor provides a quick solution to insert a picture and then later edit it within your Writer application without needing to move to other image editing tools for this job. I find the work much easier and more convenient when working with WPS Photos and WPS Writer to complete my document.

How to Add Text to Images in Excel?

Excel is more than just a tool for professional use; I rely on it daily to manage my budget, expenses, and investments. However, there are times when I look at my sheets and feel overwhelmed, despite having created them myself. In these instances, visuals become incredibly helpful. WPS Photos proves incredibly useful in this regard, allowing me to annotate by inserting text in images clearly and accurately. This makes interpreting my data simple, so I can understand everything at a glance without having to spend time deciphering complex numbers. Heré’s more on how I put text in a picture for excel.

Step 1: Insert Image in Excel

To start, let's insert an image into our spreadsheet using WPS Spreadsheet:

Go to the "Insert" tab on the toolbar and then click on the "Picture" button to open the drop-down menu.

Select where you wish to insert the picture; either within a cell or as a free-floating image, and then click on "From file”.

Browse for the image you want to insert and click "Open".

To begin editing your images inserted in WPS Spreadsheet, simply right-click to open the context menu and then click on "Edit" to open the image in WPS Photos Editor.

To add text to your image in WPS Spreadsheet:

In WPS Photos, locate the "Annotation" option in the toolbar on the right.

Under the "Text & Stickers" section, click on "Add Text".

Click on the image where you want the text to appear to insert a text box.

Type your desired text using your keyboard.

To enhance the appearance of your text, use the hover menu above the text box to adjust font properties such as style, color, and size.

Once you click the save button, the edited image will be placed in your spreadsheet. The WPS Photos Editor integrated within the spreadsheet allows users to annotate and personalize images directly in your data sheets. This feature not only saves time but also ensures that your visuals and data are perfectly aligned, making your spreadsheets more informative and visually appealing.

How to Add Text to Images in Powerpoint?

A good presentation often hinges on the effective use of images. You can essentially build a presentation on any topic as long as you have images to support it, making it rare to find a subject without any visual aids. While inserting text to images using text boxes is a common method, I prefer using WPS Photos to effectively put text in images I am going to be using for my presentations.

It allows me to perform annotations directly within images, which saves me from the hassle of disrupted formatting if I need to reposition elements. This approach helps keep everything organized. Here’s how I how to insert text into an image in Powerpoint:

Step 1: Insert Image in Powerpoint

To insert a picture in WPS Presentation:

Go to the "Insert" tab on the toolbar.

Click on the "Picture" button to open a drop-down menu.

Select "From file" to browse your system for images.

Choose the image you want to insert into your presentation and click "Open".

Pro Tip: For the best quality, try to use high-resolution images that match the aspect ratio of your slide. This will ensure your presentations look sharp and professional.

Once the image has been uploaded, the next step is to start editing. To open WPS Photos Editor and add text:

Right-click on the picture to open the context menu.

From the context menu, select the "Edit" option to launch WPS Photos Editor.

Now let's start annotating our picture for the presentation by adding some text:

To access annotation tools in WPS Photos Editor, click on the "Annotation" option in the toolbar on the right.

Then, select the "Add Text" option under the Text & Stickers section.

Place your cursor anywhere on the image and left-click to insert text.

Once you have added text to your image, use the hover menu to adjust text properties such as font color, font size, and background color.

After adding text to the image, make sure to preview it to check if any changes are needed. Once you're satisfied, click on the "Save" button to close WPS Photos Editor.

Once you click the save button, the edited image will be seamlessly integrated into your presentation. WPS Photos Editor offers powerful editing tools specifically designed for presentations, enhanced by AI technology. This ensures that the image editing process is both effective and user-friendly, making it easier to achieve professional results quickly and effortlessly.

Bonus Tips: AI Enhancer in WPS Photos

You might have come across situations where you insert an image into your document, but the quality diminishes because it compresses the pictures by default, eventually lowering the resolution. WPS Office offers a complete solution to effectively create your reports and documentation by not only preserving the format of your document but also ensuring it imports the highest resolution pictures as they are through WPS Photos.

WPS Photos offers features like AI Enhancer and AI Upscaler that enhances the resolution of your images, ensuring they look sharp and clear even after being inserted into your documents and improves the overall quality of your photos, making them more vibrant and detailed.

With these AI tools, WPS Photos allows you to upscale and enhance your photos, which you can then insert into your Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation in their full, high-quality depiction. This ensures that your documents maintain a professional and polished appearance, with images that enhance the content rather than detract from it.

Here’s how to use the AI Enhancer tool in WPS Photos to significantly improve your pictures:

Step 1: Start by opening the image you want to enhance in WPS Photos.

Step 2: Once the image is open, click on the "Edit" button and then select the "AI Enhancer" tool from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: The picture will now open in the WPS Photos Editor, where you can use the AI Enhancer tool.

Step 4: Simply click on the "Image Quality Enhancer" option to improve your image quality. The AI Enhancer tool will analyze and enhance your image for better clarity and detail.

Step 5: After previewing the results, click on the "Save" button to save your improved image.

With the AI Enhancer, high-quality images are just a click away. Take a look at the enhanced results using the AI Enhancer tool by WPS Photos.

1. Can I edit the image after adding text?

Yes, you can continue to edit the image after adding text. WPS Photos provides a comprehensive suite of editing tools that allow you to adjust and enhance your photos even after adding text. These features include cropping, adjusting brightness and contrast, applying filters, resizing, and rotating, ensuring you can achieve the desired final look for your image.

2. Can I add a watermark text over an image?

Yes, you can add a watermark to your image with WPS Photos. This feature helps with branding or safeguarding your photos. You can modify the watermark's position, size, and transparency to ensure it integrates well with your image and remains prominently visible.

The All-in-One Solution for Professional Quality Documents

Images are like accessories for your documents, providing relevant visuals that keep readers engaged and help convey your message more effectively. With WPS Photos, you can effortlessly add text to images in Word/Excel/Powerpoint and perform other advanced edits, making your documents more compelling. WPS Office offers an all-in-one package, enabling you to convert documents to PDFs, create professional-looking documents and presentations with ready-made templates, and enhance your work with powerful photo features.

The AI tools in WPS Photos, such as the upscaler and AI enhancer, ensure your images maintain their highest resolution and quality when inserted into your writer, spreadsheet, or presentation files. This comprehensive package empowers you to create, edit, and enhance your documents with ease. And you wouldn't want to miss out on any of these features, so download WPS Office today!

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