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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

AMACOM,

15 min read
10 take-aways
Audio & text

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It’s a tough job market. Make the most of every asset you have to gain an edge.

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7

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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.

Summary

A Book and Its Cover

Have you ever wondered why management passed you over for a promotion or why you didn’t get a job when you thought you aced the interview? Things might not have gone your way because of something as simple as aftershave that was too strong or a skirt that was too tight. You’d like to think your résumé makes the strongest impression, but the “ABCs” of your image, that is, your “appearance, behavior and communication,” are what make you attractive to those doing the hiring. The qualities employers look for might vary from one hiring manager to another, but how you choose to present yourself is always influential.

You’ve Got Flair

Flair is about the appearance and behavior choices you make that display your personality. Your individuality and your ability to feel comfortable and chic with your clothing or accessories reflect your flair. The final product is an image that aligns your actions with your look and makes a lasting impression.

It doesn’t matter that you’re wearing a top-of-the-line designer suit if you are uncomfortable in your own skin. You can pull off a nice ensemble from a discount chain if you wear it with panache and ...

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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