don’t let your message be lost through poor presence!

A.S. Fleming Spring 2006

Acct 322 – Accounting Information Systems

Don’t Let Your Message Be Lost Through Poor Presence!

Knowledge Is Useful Only If It Is Communicated and Communicated Well …

Entry Level Position

Executive Level CareerKnowledge, Hard Work, Intelligence

Preparation, Luck, & Good Habit

Distractions & Bad Habits



What is Executive Presence?

…The Look, Mannerisms, and Social Capabilities That Say “I am Successful”

A Good Employee Has…

• In-depth subject expertise

• The ability to work with others

• Ethical Fiber

• Service oriented

But An Executive Also Has…

• Broad knowledge

• The ability to lead

• Mental horsepower

• The ability to see the “Big Picture”

Assisted By:

• Impeccable Hygiene

• Manners

• Posture

• Appearance / Clothing



Executives Also…

…Are Well Rounded Individuals

• Maintain A Certain Behavior Internal To The Firm

• Maintain A Certain Behavior External To The Firm

• Networks Internally

• Lunch with individuals outside your expertise

• Lunch with individuals the next level higher

• Networks Externally

• Conferences

• Cocktail Gatherings

• Golf, Tennis, Racquet Ball

• Constantly Re-educate Themselves

Balance Between:

Work and Social Life

And:

Mental & Physical Health



Executives Are Typically…

Habits You Should Embrace NOW

• Goal Oriented

• Globally Oriented

• Well Read

• Slim / Fit

• Non-Smokers

• Extroverted

• Socially at Ease

• Socially Current

• Tactfully Assertive

Things You Can Control or Develop Through Practice

or Habituation



Make sure you have: • clean and polished conservative dress shoes

• well-groomed hairstyle

• cleaned and trimmed fingernails

• minimal cologne or perfume

• no visible body piercing beyond conservative ear piercings for women

• well-brushed teeth and fresh breath

• no gum, candy, or other objects in your mouth

• minimal jewelry

• no body odor

http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html

Dress For Success Hints…



http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/dressforsuccess.htm

Women • Solid color, conservative suit • Coordinated blouse • Moderate shoes • Limited jewelry • Neat, professional hairstyle • Tan or light hosiery • Sparse make-up & perfume • Manicured nails • Portfolio or briefcase

Men • Solid color, conservative suit • White long sleeve shirt • Conservative tie • Dark socks, professional shoes • Very limited jewelry • Neat, professional hairstyle • Go easy on the aftershave • Neatly trimmed nails • Portfolio or briefcase



The standard job interviewing attire for women is a conservative dark navy or gray skirted wool blend suit. Job experts and employers seem split on the notion of pants suits, so a skirted suit is a safer choice.

Other conservative colors - such as beige or brown - are also acceptable. A blazer with blouse and skirt is a possible second choice to a suit. Skirt length should be a little below the knee and never shorter than above the knee -- no Ally McBeal's here.

Avoid wearing a dress. Blouses should be cotton or silk and should be white, or some other light color. Shoes should be low-heeled.

Make-up should be minimal, with lipstick and nail polish conservative tones. Pantyhose should be flawless (no runs) and conservative in color. You should opt for a briefcase rather than a purse.

Women…




Not Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Don’ts

http://www.cruelgirl.com/rmcc/cruelgirl/?cid=403,410,468,628



Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Do’s



The standard job interviewing attire for men is a conservative dark navy or gray two-piece business suit (of natural fibers, such as wool, if possible), a white long-sleeved button-down dress shirt, a conservative silk tie (that matches the colors in your suit), and nicely polished dress shoes.

If you do not own a suit, or the company is a bit more informal, then you should wear a conservative sports coat (no plaids or wild patterns and preferably a dark color), nicely pressed dress slacks, a white long-sleeved button-down shirt, a conservative silk tie, and nicely polished dress shoes. Your belt should match your shoes.

If you have a beard or mustache, they should be neatly trimmed. If you have any visible body parts pierced, most experts recommend removing all jewelry, including earrings.


Men…




Fashion Do’s



Not Acceptable For Interviews…

Fashion Don’ts

http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/productlist.aspx?CatTyp=DEP&DeptID=469&Dep=Men%27s&PCatID=30535&PCat=Sportcoats&CatID=30538&Cat=Casual&RefPageName=CategoryAll%252Easpx&RefDeptID=469&RefCatID=30535&cmAMS_T=U3&cmAMS_C=C3






Fashion Do’s

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/photo/6.shtml



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