1. Presenting Yourself Professionally

2. You are Smart Hard working Responsible Talented A total rock star! 3. But if you look like this 4. Your hard work, skills, talents, and intelligence will not matter because you will not be taken seriously by potential employers 5. Soft Skills Soft skills include a varies of factors like personality traits social skills communication style body language critical thinking problem solving Habits hygiene attitude Your soft skills should complement your hard skills Hard skills are the specific, teachable, quantifiable, and measurable 6. Professional Etiquette Dos Always be on time Be respectful of everyone Spell check and proof read everything you send Keep your workspace clean Be confident Be tactful Have a good handshake Make eye contact Be aware of your body language Follow up with handwritten thank you notes Remember that you are always representing your company or organization 7. Professional Etiquette Donts Kthxbye Use profane language Gossip Apologize for your professional opinion Social media Interrupt others Come to work when you are sick Downplay your professional achievements Treat your boss like your friend Write an email that you wouldnt want your grandmother to see 8. What to Wear 9. What to Wear 10. What NOT to Wear 11. What NOT to Wear 12. Time for a little fashion show