Tips for Headshots & Video
Tips for Headshots & Video It’s a new year, and many people are looking ahead and planning what they want to accomplish in 2015. For some, it involves finding a new job or career. For others, it may involve continuing and growing on the career path they’ve chosen. Entrepreneurs, networkers, social media enthusiasts and jobseekers may find themselves needing a headshot or a video. Knowing how to dress for the camera is an invaluable skill. […]
The Fit of a Man’s Suit
It goes without saying that a man in a well-fitted suit is one of the finer things that life has to offer. No one can resist the allure of someone coming your way in a well-tailored suit. In order to pull of this charm, though, the wearer has to make sure that his suit is fitted properly and adorned well. So what exactly is a well-fitted suit? Although there is no one specific suit that […]
Wearable Fall Fashion Trends
Wearable Fall Fashion Trends As we all settle in to enjoy this last month of summer, it comes time to begin preparing our wardrobe for the chillier mornings and evenings that come with the transition to autumn. Summer is always the glorified season, one of warm sunshine, sandals and sundresses, but the crisp and cozy atmosphere of fall is one not to be overlooked. From riding boots to blanket coats to cozy cardigans, this list […]
Interview Communication
During an interview, communication skills must be practiced and polished. You must be able to describe (not just write on paper) the top situations that illustrate your skills. Rather than saying “I have good communication skills,” a generic, meaningless phrase, be sure to have an arsenal of examples demonstrating the times your communication skills came to the rescue. For example, when did you solve the problem, calm an incendiary situation or synthesize several sides of […]
Dressing for Success: Interview Attire
Whether interviewing in the legal, financial, hospitality, retail or healthcare industries, or for any management, management training, leadership, C-suite or executive positions, formal attire is usually expected. For men, this translates to a suit, dress shirt and tie, and for women, a skirted suit, dress, and jacket or a matching trouser suit. Refined, simple, traditional jewelry, such as pearls, semi-precious stones, and metals are the best choices. Avoid distracting long earrings, noisy bracelets and other […]