How to present yourself like the star you are
Presentation is everything! As we all know, work is a bit of a show, and a theatrical one at that. If you don’t look and sound the part, how can you expect anyone to believe your character? Listen, we’re not saying that presentation is all that matters, many let their work speak for themselves, but there’s absolutely no harm in dressing for the occasion – it does wonders for your professional confidence and before you know it, people will feel the urge to respect your opinions before you even open your mouth. Buckle up, we’re putting you on the fast track to success.
Step 1. Dress the part
That’s right, appearance matters! Now, if you’re the creative director of some swanky advertising agency, chances are that you don’t need to wear a suit every day; looking quirky is part of the profession. However, understanding your colleagues and clients’ expectations of your appearance is vital. If you’re often client facing, then you want them to be able to take one look at you and think, ‘this person means business’. There’s no harm in setting the tone through your appearance, in fact, it’ll benefit you more than you know.
Step 2. Know your role
You wouldn’t star in a movie without learning your lines, meetings are exactly the same! When a fast-ball comes charging your way, you need to be right and ready to catch it and throw it back. Preparation is a fantastic thing, it keeps you confident and ready for anything. This goes beyond meetings, in your everyday office life try to be the person who knows their stuff, the person who has the answers for everyone. When your colleagues start to respect you as the go-to person for great advice, your bosses will take notice VERY quickly.
Step 3. Stay pumped!
That doesn’t mean drink an extra cup of coffee in the morning, it means do what you need to do to always be alert. A well-fed body is a well-fed mind, fight the temptation to flick through that stack of takeaway menus in your office. Instead, make healthy snacks to keep your brain alert and ready. Next up, adopt a confident state of mind, quite literally give yourself a little pep talk before you enter a meeting or start a new job. When you’re feeling pumped and ready for the day, it shows. There you have it, three easy steps to climbing that career ladder with ease. We hope these quick tips to presenting yourself in the best possible light benefit you to every extreme. Be sure to keep us updated on your progress and thank you for reading.
