6 Tips for Maintaining a Good Professional Image
4. Dress according to the requirements of your industry
Dressing is an important aspect of maintaining a good professional image because your appearance forms your first impression on others. Wear clean and ironed formal attire at office and at other work related events. If your industry does not require you to be in formals all the time, dress accordingly but be presentable at all times.
5. Pay attention to body language
You may take all the care to maintain a professional image but if you don’t pay attention to your body language, your efforts can go in vain. Body language includes the way you sit, talk, walk and present yourself in front of others. From making good eye contact, speaking loudly, giving a firm handshake to speaking without a stammer, there are many minute things you need be aware of. These small details regarding body language can make a significant difference to your image.
6. Keep your office gear professional looking
If you carry a tablet with a sleeve that has a print of your favorite rock band to a work meeting, your professional image will take a beating. If you open an official notepad in front of a client and it is full of scribbles and doodles, your client will judge you instantly. If you boot up your laptop in front of a customer and the first thing he or she sees is a wallpaper of your favorite celebrity, your image will be stained. Steer clear of personalizing your office gear to keep your professional image intact.
