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The Image of Success
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The Image of Success

Make a Great Impression and Land the Job You Want

Lizandra Vega
AMACOM, 2010

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You know better than to walk into an interview holding a sloshing cup of coffee, with your tie askew or your hem uneven, and your cellphone buzzing. Yet people do things like this all the time, and they suffer the consequences, including being bewildered about why they didn’t get that job or promotion. The reality is that, to potential employers, your image is just as important – if not more important – than your résumé. Recruiter Lizandra Vega explains that, rightly or wrongly, people will make assumptions about your capabilities and competence based on the image you project. In this charmingly autobiographical text, Vega takes you through the job-search process step-by-step, from buying the right interview suit to shaking hands to negotiating an offer. getAbstract recommends this comprehensive manual to graduates entering the job market, employees stalled in their career progress and anyone looking for a better opportunity – or a brushed-up professional look.

Take-Aways

  • To land your dream job, focus on the “ABCs” of your image: your “appearance, behavior and communication.”
  • Develop “flair” – the interaction of your personality, style choices and behavior – to set you apart from rival candidates.
  • Cultivate an image that is engaging, memorable and appropriate for the position you seek.

About the Author

Recruiter Lizandra Vega is a co-founder of Perennial Resources International in New York City and a Certified Image Coach.

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