The Best Wardrobe Plan for a Newbie to Succeed at Work

Congratulations! You have been hired.

Aren’t the above mentioned words the best words of success for a newbie?

Your hard work has ultimately paid off. You studied hard, visited countless organizations, nailed a lot of interviews and now a golden opportunity stands before you for a start afresh.

There is a lot to do before your first working day, including figuring out what to wear to look smart and energetic. Although you have already proved yourself during the interview process but you need to reinforce your appearance for making your management feel good about their decision of hiring you.

Dressing out for success at your new job requires a proper wardrobe planning. My personal recommendation would be a two-week wardrobe plan.

 

 

 

How to dress up for your first job?

 

 

 

Always remember that it is a new start for you and a fresh start may require a fresh new style. It gives you a chance to reinvent yourself because a great style is undoubtedly an effective business tool.

With so many clothing options available at the market we are often left overwhelmed with the thought of what to buy and what not to. To help you kick start the season in style, I have mentioned few corporate fashion trends which will add a charismatic effect to your personality. Some styles can be chosen for weekends while others can be ideal for weekdays. Now, it completely depends on your individual work environment (casual, corporate or creative) along with your designation and personal aesthetics. The highlighted trends mentioned below are easily available at any apparel store.

Since this is your first job, a work environment is likely to seem completely new to you. Therefore, I recommend you to follow this trick during the first two weeks. Buy only a few numbers of staple garments including a black trouser pants and other accessories that suits your work environment and of course your position. Combine this with other pieces of clothes that are already present in your wardrobe. My advice is to spend little initially and gradually increase your expenditure in the long run.

Why a two-week plan?

Two weeks are enough time to assess what your co-workers, boss, managers and other employees are wearing at your company. Yes of course you must have already noticed the dressing style of the employees during your interview but the true fact is that it’s really difficult to get the real picture of a work culture until and unless you start working at an organization on a regular basis. Thus, a time period of two weeks can be considered sufficient for a newbie to decide on the perfect dresses to wear at his or her workplace.

 

Projecting the Right Image to Create a Positive Impression

Although we are always instructed not to judge a book by its cover but we always tend to disobey such instructions. This is the reason why looks matter when it comes to life and business. Success becomes easier to achieve if you are able to impress others with your personality. Your personal grooming depends upon small things:

• The way you dress
• The style you follow 
•  The makeup you use
• The colors you choose

All these minute things have an impact upon your personality. In other words, everything depends upon how you present yourself before others. Having the right sense of dressing automatically helps you achieve a real success. 

Just recall those days when you went for a conference or to visit a client. Your heart would throb fast and palms freeze, with the thought of what to wear to look smart and presentable. Well, such a thought will no longer trouble you after getting the right dressing sense that goes with a professional environment. At Image Shoppe, we have style experts who will train you on different aspects of image presentation. Starting from clothes to wear to the hair style to follow, the training will help you concentrate on how to create a positive impression and achieve your goals. 

While deciding upon the selection of attire, you should focus on three things: 

• Your audience
• Your comfort
• Your perfection

Focusing on Audience:

The type of wear you choose depends upon the type of audience that would be attending. For example, if it’s a corporate meeting, the possible audience would be prospective clients along with other professionals of your company. To complement with such an atmosphere, it is advised that youhave your hair neatly made and choose from a formal dress. For example, a white shirt with a black trouser, black shoes and will give your appearance a professional look.

Clothes that make you Comfortable:

Comfort is one of the prime aspects to be considered when it comes to dressing and styling. Wear clothes that are made up of high quality fabrics and make sure it is neither too tight nor too loose. Choose a pair of shoes that are comfortable to walk in. Avoid fabrics that can irritate your skin.

Perfection is Always Important:

Always remember that your face represents your organization and thus it is important to dress up appropriately. Before wearing your attire make sure it is properly ironed and spotless.

 

Time To Shed The Jitters Of Public Speaking

I remember one of the quotes of Mark Twain, “There are two kinds of speakers, those that are nervous and those that are liars”. It does not matter how seasoned or under-seasoned you are with public speaking, as the art of this can be honed. It does not matter whether you are addressing a handful of listeners or a gallery of audiences, public anxiety can be one of those dire enemies that can gulp all your sparkle. For ages Public Speaking has been the most dreaded art that demands supreme élan, strong mode of communication and smooth articulation. 

A speaker needs to make a suave and a dexterous presentation which will help in creating a perfect image of him/her before the listeners. People can judge you within fraction of seconds. It is absolutely important that you project a winning image and hit the bull’s eye at the very first appearance. A powerful first impression can turn the wheel and bring a ‘win-win’ situation for you in the personal, professional and social life. 

Get the speech introduction right:

Just don’t try to scan your entire speech at one shot. Try to be candid rather than going by the prepared speeches. It is important for the brain to bring back the focus and strike a perfect balance between anticipation and situation. Your interaction with your audience should be more personal, so share anecdotes or ask for inputs from the audience. Set a discussion on anything that you feel can lighten up the ambience and help you get over your jitters. Remember, opening lines are much more vital than the rest of the speech and an interesting speaker is different from an articulate speaker. 

Make the presentation interactive:

Don’t let yourself to be a drab speaker sticking just to your paper. It is important that you groom yourself to the core and charm your audience. Instead of mugging up your content and delivering it breathlessly, take a pause and ask your listeners to be a part of your speech. In this way your audience will be glued to your speech and will retain them for quite some time. Ask questions to your audience or ask for their opinion on the subject and it is important that you listen to them keenly. Sometimes you may also have to face unwanted or negative questions; you should know the art of tackling these. Smile it away and appreciate the person for having a different perspective.

Correct Dress Code:

Have you ever seen the inner court of the Parliament? Isn’t it a striking scene how our beloved politicians dress up in spotless whites? Without being ‘politically correct’, it does create an amount of appeal in the minds of the general public. Your attire speaks for your personality and for the occasion itself. It does leave a powerful impression and help you get attuned with the minutes of the forum. Be it a corporate press conference, a political assembly, an award ceremony or a wedding, you should know to choose your line of clothing as per.

As a speaker, it becomes incumbent that one wears the right kind of attire as you generate a strong vibe in the minds of the audience. Your looks will simply enhance the essence of the seminar and will make you the cynosure of all eyes.