entering the professional workforce
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Entering the Professional Workforce. The difference between a man of sense and a fop is that the fop values himself upon his dress; and the man of sense laughs at it, at the same time knows he must not neglect it. Lord Chesterfield. Down to the details…. Business casual does not include jeans!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Entering the Professional Workforce
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The difference between a man of sense and a fop is that the fop values himself upon his dress; and the man of sense laughs at it, at the same time knows he must not neglect it.Lord
Chesterfield
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Down to the details…
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Business casual does not include jeans!
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Fit is Function• Good, well-made
clothes can still look bad if they don’t fit
• Most shirts will not magically fit your body like a glove
• Tailoring what you have or what you find for cheap can be an inexpensive, expensive-looking solution
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Tips for Tailoring
• Purchase the jacket/blazer so it fits your shoulders – this is the most costly alteration
• Sleeves, waists, and length are cheaper alterations
• Hemming prevents wear and tear, extending the life of your pants
• Slimming and tapering legs to fit prevents a wrinkled, baggy look
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Tips for Thrifting• Don’t settle for only one half of the suit unless you plan
on wearing the piece individually– Mixing and matching suit separates rarely works
• Don’t overlook items that need a bit of TLC– Tears and busted zippers are fairly easy fixes– Avoid moth holes, ink stains, and cigarette burns
• Identify good stores in your area, know their “deal days”• Etsy and eBay are basically online thrift stores
– When shopping online, know your measurements!• Think creatively before retiring an old favorite
– Dying old shirts can cover sweat stains– Is it ruined, or can it be repaired?
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The Modest HeelKnow your actual shoe size, width included
A dark neutral, brown or black, is a staple
Rounded, pointed, or square toes are a matter of preference
Turned-up toes prevent fraying of leather
Excessive embellishment or platform can make heels inappropriate for work
Wearing heels regularly/all day can carry health risks over time, especially with narrow toes; intersperse with flats
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Flats, Loafers, and OxfordsThese do not dress down an outfit!
Great with pants/pantsuits
Good for business formal and business casual
Exceptional option for tall women
Light and dark neutrals will be more versatile than bold jewel tones or embellished styles
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Wingtip ShoesAlso called Brogues
Originating in Scotland/Ireland
Uppers composed of multiple pieces of sturdy leather
Decorative perforations for breathability and drainage
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LoafersOriginating in Norway
Leather slip-on shoes
Tassels and decorations optional
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Polishing shoesPolish costs about $6 for a tin
A tin of polish will last ~ 100 polishings
Polishing shoes will extend their life
Polishing prevents the drying/cracking of leather
Polish ~1 a month, more frequently during rough weather (rain/snow)
Moisten leather with a damp cloth between polishings
Don’t just get the front – sides and back, too.
Give creases special attention.
It’s easy!
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Fit is Function
• Get your feet measured, or measure them yourself
• Know the width of your shoe especially
• Wearing shoes that are too narrow can carry health risks
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Professional Phone Communication• Does your site have a standard phone greeting?
– Speak clearly, state your site’s name, and your own
• Give the caller your full attention; don’t try to multitask
• Know the phone’s features – how to transfer calls, place someone on hold, etc.
• Keep the caller informed – ask before putting them on hold, offer to take a message, etc.
• Send the caller to the right person; know who can help with different questions
• When leaving a voicemail, include your name, company, reason for calling, timestamp; say your number twice
• In your voicemail greeting, include the same, but also a contact for immediate assistance and an estimate of when you’ll be able to reply
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Professional Email Communication• Use a descriptive subject line• Consider your greeting/salutation• Write in complete sentences; be concise• Avoid colloquial phrasing (e.g. What’s up?), text syntax (e.g.
sending 2 u), and especially emoticons >.<• Consider how your message will sound when read by the
recipient• Avoid all caps and exclamation points.• In longer messages, bold and underline for emphasis• Proofread, proofread, proofread.• Note: email communication can reasonably get less formal
over time, but be wary of taking this step; missteps can compromise your professionalism
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In-person Greetings• Stand up straight
• Walk to meet the person
• Give a good handshake
• Meet the person in the eye, but do not hold the gaze for too long
• Your greeting should be welcoming, but not overly familiar
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Posture
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Body Language
• Make eye contact• Be responsive– Nod, smile, etc.
• Hold eye contact• Face your body towards
a speaker• Take notes if at a
meeting• Demonstrate sincere
interest
Don’t fake it ‘til you make it; fake it ‘til you become it.
- Amy Cuddy
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What’s next?
• Email tandem buddies
• When/what topic for the next webinar?– Endow Iowa and Community Endowment Fund?– What is a community foundation?– Group Brainstorm Project
• Leading your own webinar
• Project updates?