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Professional image helps individuals maintain positive workplace relationships and present themselves
appropriately in a work place.
“People are constantly observing your behavior and forming theories about your competence,
character, and commitment, which are rapidly disseminated throughout your workplace,” she says. “It is
only wise to add your voice in framing others’ theories about who you are and what you can
accomplish.”
Your professional image is a key defining element that shapes your reputation. It is part of your personal
brand both inside and outside the workplace. It reflects your appearance, behavior, conduct, and the
verbal and non-verbal communication used in face-to-face interactions and social media messaging.
An image has a lot to do with public perceptions and the goal is to create positive and enduring
impressions in your first encounters and throughout relationships. These impressions are shaped by
your everyday actions, common practices and foundational principles. They go beyond a polished
appearance to reflect responsibility, respect, manners, care and consideration for others.
Build a solid foundation for your professional image and personal brand by committing to these
principles and practices on a consistent, daily basis. “Good manners will open doors where the best
education cannot,” Charles Thomas.
. First impressions die slowly, bad impressions take even longer. Understanding the step by step to
develop it can help you present yourself consistently as a professional. When you first meet someone,
all it takes is a quick glance for them to establish an opinion of you. Initial impressions matter, And we
frequently only have one opportunity to make them. We all know that first impression lasts. The key to a
good impression is to present yourself appropriately.