special features
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Dress for Success
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Do
you want to project a better image at work?
Is the way you dress stopping you from getting that long-awaited
promotion?
Appearance matters!
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To survive, and thrive, in today's business
world, it is important for women to project a winning image of confidence,
ability and style.
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Your professional image is the key factor
in getting the job that you want. If you are trying to break through
what we call the 'glass ceiling', competing with your male peers,
to be successful your personal presentation is important
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What
is your professional image?
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This will vary depending on the industry
in which you work, the specific business occasion, and the message
you want your image to transmit.
The following list of questions will help you determine your professional
image.
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- What industry am I working in?
- What is my position within the company?
- What are my responsibilities?
- With whom will I be liasing?
- Does my company have a dress code?
- What image do I need to convey?
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Once you identify the required look for your work, and the image that
you want to project (teacher, lawyer, doctor, social worker, sales,
marketing executive, etc) you can now plan your wardrobe accordingly
If you want to move up the ladder you need to look the part even before
you get there. To be treated seriously, you need to project a classic
business image.
This does no mean that you have to look overly conservative or dowdy.
The clothes you wear should reflect your own personal style and image,
expressing your individuality. If you want recognition you need to
stand out - with
style.
Please view 'job
interviews'
for more information on grooming
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Corporate
Office
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| Traditional/well established
companies - banking, finance law, accountancy. |
- a classic, more conservative look is
required. Smart suits, coordinated - Nmatching
skirt and jacket - projects an image of authority Avoid cardigans
as they look unprofessional
- avoid pants and dresses unless you
work in a more progressive company
- traditional colours would be suitable
- black, navy, grey, brown, and olive
- avoid bright and pastel suits; Shirts
- white, or a contrasting coloured - shirts will give you your
individuality
- evening clothes should be understated
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Professional
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More progressive
companies - secretarial, advertising, sales, marketing, real estate |
- you can either take the above approach
or wear clothing that is more adventurous in colouring.
- suits still apply - mix 'n' match jackets,
skirts, pants and dresses are great. Colour - reds, orange, pastels
- shirts - same as above Sweaters - t-tops,
v-neck or scooped, Nremembering
- not too low cut!
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Less formal
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Teaching, social
services, technical
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- practical,
coordinates that mix and match - pants/skirt and jacket
(matching or contrasting) can be worn back with a sweater, knitted
top, or shirt.
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| At
CareerClothing.com we
offer a classic, contemporary range of career clothing. Our Collection
covers the traditional to the trendy, giving you the flexibility in
mixing and matching to create combination outfits and getting the
best value from your clothing investments. |
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