Aftermarket Insider Issue 83 - (Page 11)

2. Stay clean and crisp, even when casual. Remember that casual and sloppy are not the same thing. You should take the same care with your appearance as you would if you were following a strict dress code. That means your clothes should always be clean and in good condition. Your hair should be cut and styled, your nails should be trimmed and neat and yes, you should iron your clothes every day. Ironing a pair of jeans might seem like somewhat of a foreign concept, but it’s far better than meeting with your boss while looking like you just rolled out of bed. 3. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Do you hope Four Ways to Dress for Success in an Increasingly Casual Workplace To separate yourself from the crowd, choose unique pieces that are eye-catching without being inappropriate. BY: AlAYnA FRAnkEnBERRY Working in an office that doesn’t have a dress code is a lot like taking the training wheels off of your bike. It’s a stressful scenario, and the choices you make could have a big impact on your success in the workplace. So before you play fast and loose with your office attire, follow these four rules to make sure you come across as a professional, even when you’re dressing casually. 1. Dress like your superiors, not your peers. Even if your company doesn’t have a list of rules dictating how you should dress, there are other ways to gauge what’s acceptable. To really make a positive impression, model your workplace wardrobe after your higher-ups instead of your peers. It might mean wearing khakis when your whole team is working in jeans, but it’ll also mean showing your superiors that you take your work seriously and that your professional attitude would make you a good candidate for promotion. to advance in your company? Think about the specific promotion you want and then ask yourself which qualities a person would need to succeed in that position. Before you leave the house in the morning, check your outfit and ask yourself if what you’re wearing helps you project those qualities – or if you’re shooting yourself in your flip-flops. 4. Wear something that will get people talking. If you buy the same bland department store clothes as everyone else in the office, don’t expect to get noticed. To separate yourself from the crowd, choose unique pieces that are eye-catching without being inappropriate. Accessories are a great way to do this. For example, women can bring originality to an outfit with the help of a statement necklace, while men can don a unique watch. http://under30ceo.com/4-ways-dresssuccess-increasingly-casual-workplace/ AFTERMARKET INSIDER | VOLUME 83 | 11 http://www.under30ceo.com/4-ways-dress-success-increasingly-casual-workplace/ http://www.under30ceo.com/4-ways-dress-success-increasingly-casual-workplace/

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider Issue 83

Health Care Help:industry News
Millennials:The Aftermarket Generation
Talking Telematics:INSIDE TECHNOLOGY
Dress for Success
Workplace Wear:TOOLBOX
Conflict Minerals
Facts and Feedback:MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Words from a Winner:HEAD OF THE CLASS

Aftermarket Insider Issue 83