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- Maintaining a successful presence for professionals in transition - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Patty BuccellatoBeing displaced from your job is an upsetting and even traumatic experience under any circumstances. Projecting a defeated or stressed outlook, however, is unlikely to attract your next position. In fact, it’s likely to do the opposite. You need to take some time to rebuild your professional ...
Views: 946(2 votes) - Down Economy: Maintaining Professional Image in The Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Patty BuccellatoAlthough current unemployment numbers are at an all-time high, there are jobs to be had – and those jobs go to candidates who are prepared and present themselves to their best advantage. Whether you’re currently employed or in professional transition, with the right approach you can get the job ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - In the Bag - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Patty BuccellatoWomen’s bags have long been a source of awe; what do we keep in there, and why? Furthering the intrigue is the number of bags some women carry. According to a 2008 Self Magazine poll, 59 percent of those surveyed brought two or more bags to the office each day. Is more, “better”? Why do you ...
Views: 1277(4 votes) - Represent Your Company Brand with a Professional Image - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Patty Buccellato“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” - Peter F. Drucker In today's tough economy, leadership is more challenging than ever. Creating a productive and effective company entails setting standards and limits. One item that comes up often is image. The ...
Views: 8745(4 votes) - Interviewing During the Economic Downturn - How to Look Confident in a Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoWhen you feel good about yourself, you radiate confidence. The same is unfortunately true when you're feeling desperate or negative, you then radiate discomfort and nervousness. The latter is not the nonverbal message you want to convey to potential employers today, or ever. Instead, the ...
Views: 1419(8 votes) - In the Finance Industry, Building Trust Begins with Your Wardrobe - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoIn the hard-hit finance industry, building trust with clients unnerved by the shaky economy is critical. Creating a trustworthy image begins with the most visible element of your personal brand - your wardrobe. Expectations for the finance industry are more conservative than other business ...
Views: 1778(3 votes) - Don’t Go into the Dressing Room without Me - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoMany women may identify with a moment like this: you spot a shirt or a skirt that looks perfect for you - and it’s even in your size. Then you take it into the fitting room. Once there, you find that something is simply not right. Maybe a pair of pants fits you in the thighs and hips - but won’t ...
Views: 1226(2 votes) - Why More Companies Are Turning to Image Consultants - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoIn this hotly competitive marketplace, more companies are turning to image consultants as a cost-effective tool to differentiate their products and services from others in the marketplace. Image consultants increase value by enhancing a company's most valuable asset - their employees. Firms ...
Views: 1799(12 votes) - Recessionista: High Style on Low Budget - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoRemix Your Wardrobe If you're like many shoppers, there have been many a buying spree through boutiques and malls these past few years.. However, recent economic downturns have made even the most dedicated fashionistas cut back. In fact, a December 2008 survey study by BIGresearch, a consumer ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Makeover in 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoRefresh Your Professional Image When a computer runs sluggishly, you can reboot. But when you are feeling sluggish, there’s not even a refresh icon to click to help you revive. According to a study from the University of Illinois, appearance and body language accounts for 55 percent of ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - Achieving Recession Chic: 10 Affordable Style Strategies - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoWith consumer confidence levels low, even the most enthusiastic shoppers are acting with caution. Some are even cutting back as the recession progresses. According to The NPD Group's Economy Tracker (March 2009), confidence levels have dropped to 36.7, down from 38 in October. The number gives ...
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