How to Maintain a Professional Image in Your Career

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• Though workplace attire is becoming increasingly
  casual, the saying dress to impress always
  applies
• At work, the goal is to be comfortable without
  wearing clothing that is excessively tight or
  revealing. For example, women's button down
  blouses should be breezy but not baggy, and avoid
  lower cuts.
• Work clothes should also be clean and neatly
  pressed. For example, mens work clothes, like
  suits or uniforms, can benefit from regular dry
  cleanings.
• Appearance is more than just clothes hair and
  makeup should also be neat and never flashy.

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• Body language can be very important when
  portraying professionalism. We all know that a
  firm handshake conveys confidence, but little
  things, like posture, can go a long way in how
  youre perceived by other employees. Try to sit
  up straight, look alert, and keep a neutral
  expression.

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• In this day and age, one of the first things an
  employer will do is look at a potential
  employees online presence. This includes any
  websites you may be a part of, as well as social
  networking profiles like Facebook or Twitter.
  Make sure your online profiles are as
  professional as you are, and remove anything that
  may seem questionable. Another option is to
  simply set your profiles to private if youd
  prefer to let your workplace actions tell your
  story instead.

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• Management looks for employees who are excited
  and eager to be a part of the team.
• Be responsive to suggestions
• Undertake new responsibilities
• Keep a smile on your face!

• Ask how you can be better at your job
• Be respectful to other employees

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• Writing is a part of almost every profession, so
  make it count.
• Double-check writing for typos or grammatical
  errors.
• Keep personal and professional emails separate,
  otherwise the next time you email your partner
  while at work, you risk hitting the wrong button
  and sending a juicy email to your boss instead!
• Avoid shorthand in emails it looks
  unprofessional in most circumstances.

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• Always be realistic about deadlines. If youre
  not sure, add to your estimate in order to set
  expectations correctly. This way, you can deliver
  early instead of stressing over assignments or
  missing due dates. A great adage to follow is,
  under promise and over deliver.

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• Honesty is the best policy in the workplace.
  Being held accountable for your work means you
  may need to accept a role in any failures or
  shortcomings. However, accountability also means
  youre the first to celebrate success. Taking
  ownership of your work will help gain the respect
  of your coworkers, even when youve made a
  mistake.

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• Being a team player can go a long way in the
  workplace, and can be as easy as simply showing
  up to work! Avoid coming in late or leaving early
  so coworkers know that youre committed and ready
  to focus.

Another good way to be seen as part of the team
is to avoid skipping meetings or group lunch
outings, even if youve got a lot on your to-do
list. You dont need to befriend everyone you
work with, but being social is always a good
tactic for maintaining professionalism at work.
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