Free Career Development Workshops!
We just announced our fall lineup of our FREE career development workshops! They start September 9 and go through December 16. Here is glimpse of some of the topics:
- Transferable Skills
- Job Prospecting
- Resume Overview
- Interview Preparation
- Corporate Insight
- and more!
If you are interested in attending one or more, go to www.successfulstyle-image.com and click on Calendar.
Our other big news is we changed our Personal Division to Career Division. Over the last year and a half, we have seen an overwhelming need for our career planning services. With the ever changing economy and tight labor market, we have helped many secure new jobs. So, with much hard thought and deep valued consideration, we decided to build a top notch Career Division that offers comprehensive career assistance which translates into job campaign success. To see what we can offer you go to www.successfulstyle-image.com.
Make today the day you take hold of your career!
Jamie
Back to Blogging in 2008
I am back to blogging in 2008, sorry for my absence! I hope everyone is experiencing a wonderful 2008 and planning to make 2008 great!
Let me give you all a little update about what has been going on at SSII.
We have made our website much more interactive! See what we have added below- come join us!
VIDEOS- They teach you how to look stylish, on a budget from home to the office and out on the town and they are free!
ARTICLES - I am a contributing writer for the Golf Channel, American Management Association, Hot Moms Magazine and Fresh Start After Divorce. Look under Jamie's Monthly Columns.
UPDATED NEWSLETTER - We recently revised our Head to Toe, Inside and Out (healthy, fit and stylish you) personal development and our Look, Speak & Behave (skilled, polished and qualified) Corporate Training newsletters so they give you much more practical information for a better you! As a subscriber you are in store for expert tips, suggestions and advice from recognized professionals. They also include freebie information, products and services.
UPCOMING....
We will add valuable career development tools and applications to our career readiness portion of our website. You will be able to prepare yourself and present the qualified you to secure job opportunities - even in this tough market!
Stay tuned and seize everyday opportunities!
Jamie
www.successfulstyle-image.com
Snappy responses are unconstructive.
Today I was on the telephone speaking with an information assistance professional to retrieve a number. After spelling out the name of the company, two times, the information professional tells me there is no number' I pleasantly ask how he is spelling it and when he recites it back to me, he is spelling it wrong. When I let him know he has transposed two letters, he jumps all over me stating that does not matter and hangs up on me. I don't know what transpired in his day or what he was confronting but his short, unhelpful response was not productive.
Snappy responses reduce communication and are ineffective. If your day is stressful, which many are, don't loose sight of the "end result" you want from the communication. If you know you are going to be speaking with someone or an interruption appears, don't lose your cool, take a moment to regroup and then proceed with the communication. You will be happy you did and the "end result" will be productive.
Make it a great day!
Jamie
Motivate Yourself!
Have a great day!
Jamie
Your Appearance Speaks Volumes!
The way you communicate is not only through the way you speak and behave but it must include the way you appear. Your business appearance is not about vanity rather it is the way you care about yourself which projects your confidence and credibility in yourself and your work. Too many times working professionals do not understand the importance of their work wardrobe and grooming details to look smart.
You should want to make a positive impression each day you go to work, whether it is from home to an office outside the home. When you look sloppy, outdated, too skimpy or ungroomed you do not project a positive impression. You might say you work inside an office and do not come in contact with anyone other than your co-workers. Although this may be true, it does not mean your should not care about the way you look. Why? You should want to look smart and polished because it builds your self-esteem and new opportunities may present themselves; employers are always taking notes.
If you are an employer you should not take advantage of your position by dressing too relaxed. Why? Your team looks at you as a leader and you must lead by example; if you want to build your credibility, look the part.
If you are in front of clients, potential clients, judges, groups, colleagues, etc. your appearance speaks to your expertise and credibility. When you look sloppy, outdated, too skimpy, ungroomed or too relaxed you may loose your credibility which in turn looses sales, clients, and cases.
If you are a home based business or small business owner your appearance is your calling card that showcases your confidence, specialty and expertise. Although you may dress slightly more relaxed do not let it become too relaxed and messy. Stand out and showcase yourself and your specialty!
No matter where you work, your position or age you should want to look your best not only at work but also outside the office. Opportunities lurk everywhere from running errands, going on vacations, attending after hours, watching your child or teen's event, etc. When you are on your personal time remember your image reflects who you are; your casual and social clothing and total appearance needs to speak savvy and sharp.
You want to leave an excellent, lasting impression all the time.
Have a great day!!!
Jamie Yasko-Mangum
If you want to stand out with credibility and confidence, give us a call!
Use Eye Contact and Smile!
I try everyday with everyone I come into contact with to smile, look at them and say hello. It not only makes me feel good but I can see they like it too. A warm smile and greeting always helps everyone. You do not have stop and talk just be pleasant. If you have a hard time looking up when walking past people here is a little tip. You do not need to say hello but do lift your head and smile. Once you practice for a while you can build up the confidence to say hello. It will make you and them feel GREAT!!
Jamie Yasko-Mangum