| In terms of your personal life, this theory might hold | | | | Suits will always be, and have always been the best |
| well and socially, you'll probably be a great success. | | | | articles of clothing to convey a sober yet |
| However, in the business world, if you have any | | | | professional message across to the others. This is |
| hopes of being successful, then you may have to | | | | the only kind of appearance that works in the world |
| rethink the whole concept - you cannot afford to be | | | | of business. |
| yourself in the world of business, there are always | | | | Attitude |
| certain changes that need to be made to your | | | | As far as personal image in the world of business is |
| personal image in order to progress. | | | | concerned, another major adjustment that you might |
| The purpose of this article is to inform you about the | | | | have to make is your attitude. Having one of those |
| importance of creating a good personal image for | | | | "screw you" attitudes wont get you anywhere in the |
| yourself, and how in the end, personal image is the | | | | corporate world because everyone you are dealing |
| key to helping you climb that corporate ladder. | | | | with in business is someone - and, you don't want to |
| The two main factors that constitute our personal | | | | anger that someone, as it could have dire |
| image: | | | | repercussions for your business. The last thing you |
| -Appearance | | | | want is to make your clients think that you don't |
| -Attitude | | | | care about them and their wants. |
| Appearance | | | | So, never be vocal when it comes to criticizing |
| As far as our appearances are concerned, the | | | | people, and always remember that you will always |
| biggest problem would be that a lot of business folks | | | | have hundreds of competitors in the market who are |
| have started believing in the Hollywood, fairytale | | | | waiting to take your place and climb that corporate |
| image of corporate tycoons and big wigs as people | | | | ladder. Always be diplomatic, and never say anything |
| who are relaxed and laid back - people who couldn't | | | | that you will regret. |
| care less about their appearances and wear loud | | | | There is a very fine line between being too friendly |
| shirts and sport piercings. This is an image that most | | | | and not friendly enough. You needn't fake it entirely |
| of us would love to adopt in the real world right? But, | | | | though - in fact, going out of your way to make a |
| keep in mind, no matter how much you want the | | | | good impression for the others can be quite obvious |
| world to be like this, it cant - this is no reflection of | | | | and most people will tell you that you are trying way |
| the world. | | | | too hard. The key to having the perfect attitude is |
| In reality, when you are out there rubbing shoulders | | | | to find the focal between the two extremes, and |
| with other businessmen and women, you need to | | | | once you find this point you should allow your quality |
| realize that none of these people really care about | | | | and work ethics speak for you. |
| your personal style statements and how it reflects | | | | Always seize opportunities when they are presented |
| you as a person - whether these people happen to | | | | to you. Never go around bragging about your |
| be your bosses or clients. In business, your first | | | | accomplishments, but if you are asked about them, |
| impression is always the last impression, making it one | | | | don't ever shy away from giving details about your |
| of the most important ones. People really want to | | | | various achievements in the business. Going up the |
| deal with someone who dresses well and looks like | | | | corporate ladder means that you are constantly |
| someone who is qualified and professional - the | | | | aware of where you stand, what your next step is |
| spitting image of that successful person they have in | | | | going to be, and who can give you a push upwards |
| mind. No one wants to see someone who looks like | | | | or pull you down. |
| he's come right out of the 60's hippie boom. | | | | |