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How to Get an Image Makeover

Have you been stuck in a rut in your career, and are having trouble moving to the next level? Perhaps you know deep down that you are capable, or even destined for better things, but you can’t seem to break through the wall that is in front of you. It is quite possible that your main obstacle is your image. While most people have heard the old saying, “Dress for the job you want, not the

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Do People Not Get Hired Because of Their Tattoos?

Tattoos are a common form of expression for many people. Some choose a limited number of tattoos that express something meaningful to them. Others may have one or two they got on a dare or just for fun. For some, tattoos are serious body art, or may be used to cover scars from their past. Regardless of the number of tattoos a person has, or the reasons behind them many people often debate how many,

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How to Upgrade Your Interview Presence

Invariably many people seek the advice of an Image Consultant when they are facing a change in their lives. One such group includes those who are about to interview and need updated skills: MBA and college graduates, women reentering the workplace and fast track employees seeking promotion as examples. It is wise to hire the services of an image or personal branding consultant when interviewing because many of us are experienced in this arena. We

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Choosing a New Career: Image Consulting

If you have been thinking of changing careers to feel personally fulfilled and gain a sense of freedom in your life you are not alone. Many people who contact us have spent many years in the corporate world or in a safe job after graduating where they can grow and learn useful skills, but are not in love with their jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person changes jobs more than

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6 Examples of Confident Body Language

6 Examples of Confident Body Language Body language is a type of nonverbal communication that in several situations is many times more potent than what you actually say. Did you know that someone’s first impression of you takes much less time than the often quoted seven seconds? People take in and assess your appearance and body language in a few seconds flat. According to an article from Carol Kinsey Goman published by Forbes, “studies have

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