Wednesday, Dec 7, 2016

Projecting a professional image on the job

Task 1:

In order for us to come across as professionals, we need to project this image. Click on this link for the Dos and the Don’ts. Write one sentence on each Do and Don’t you have read about.

Do dress to impress - your image matters

To create a professional image, you should pay attention to the company dress code and be careful about your business wardrobe.  

Do sharpen your social skills

In order to display your knowledge and abilities, you should use soft words and good manners to get along with the others.

Do get a mentor or sponsor

You need a mentor to help you deal with your professional relationship and advance in your career.

Do build your personal brand - stand out with distinction

Because your personal brand is tightly tied by your professional image and help you to stand out the competition, so you should continue to refine and get feedback from the others.

   

Do grow and nurture your network

Since your network is a park of your professional image, so you should build and support your network motivate and sincere.

Do be likable - adopt a positive attitude

Being enthusiasm and  courteous, these are the keys to build your successful professional image.

Do not overlook the unwritten rules

Being on your best behaviors and having the common sense could help your make a successful professional image. 

Do not be inflexible

You should be prepared and adaptable to the change and new challenge.

Do not misrepresent yourself

You should be honest and reliable because this help you to create your strong professional image.

Do not shirk responsibility or point fingers

To create a successful professional image, you should take your responsibility and complete on time.

Task 2:

Watch this video and write down the main idea(s), suggestions, and strategies the presenter wanted to offer.

Task 3:

Compare the reading and the video together; write down the similarities and the differences between them. Ask two of your peers on their findings and again compare them to yours.