Ye hai meri kahani...Life journey of an Image Consultant..

Its after many days that I am writing a blog.. Since yesterday I have been high on motivation.. Because a wonderful group of chose me narrate my life journey of becoming an image consultant. And I particularly liked the way they presented it.. :) Here it is for you all to see..my life journey..


As a Founder of Consulting Image Smiths, this is what I do..

 How come I ended up in Image Consulting?

The people who are there for me at all the times..

A hectic day in my life looks like this...

How I like to spend my weekends..

My Driving factors are..

Image Consultants have their own sets of blues as well.. 

As an Image Consultant, I can be either or all of these..

Attributes that make me successful...

So this was all about me.. What are your thoughts on this?? 

Would love to hear from you..

Love,

Supriya

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Dressing for a Job Interview

The day has finally arrived! You got an interview. You rehearsed the company’s “About Us” section on their website over and over in your head, you know exactly how many gains and losses they had last year.  But the only thing you don’t have, is interview attire.

Many times students stop by and ask me “What do I need to wear on my interview?”  It can be quite simple, but sometimes it isn’t if you are the indecisive type.  Allow me to share an Image Consultant's insight on what to wear on an interview. 

The employers first impression of you will be your personal appearance.  If you want to WOW them, then you must be dressed to impress!  Remember, you are marketing yourself!  You are trying to “sell” your product and the product is YOU!!

Women's Interview Attire                      

• Solid color, conservative suit / Indian wear–This all depends on the industry you are interviewing in.  If it is business related, stay on the conservative side.  If it is in public relations, advertising or anything in the arts industry, you might want to spice up your look. Wear more vibrant colors.
• Coordinated blouse
• Moderate shoe
• Only one point of focus
• Limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Tan or light hosiery
•  Sparse make-up & perfume
• Manicured nails
• Formal bag or briefcase

Men's Interview Attire

• Solid color, conservative suit - This all depends on the industry you are interviewing in.  If it is business related, stay on the conservative side.  If it is in public relations, advertising or anything in the arts industry, you might want to spice up your look. Wear more vibrant colors.
•  White long sleeve shirt –Depending on your suit color, you can also wear a blue or cream colored shirt.  Try to always wear a solid color on interviews. Once you get the job, you can of course mix it up!
• Conservative tie
• socks matching to pant/ shoe, oxford shoes
• Very limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Go easy on the aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase (No backpacks Please)

With a confident stride and a winning handshake change your destiny!

Good Luck! I hope you DRESS to IMPRESS! (and get the job!)

Wish to know more about Interview etiquettes?

Get in touch with me on info@imagsmith.com

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Best wishes,

Supriya

Image touches every moment of our life

It takes only 3-7 seconds to form a First Impression, make them count!

In my earlier post I said "image is perception about yourself in your and others eyes and minds". Our image is primarily dependent on how we see ourselves and then how others view it. How we view ourselves is our self esteem. And our  self esteem is clearly visible in ouRoberts titude, body language, expressions, dressing, self confidence, etc. And when others view these things in us, they reciprocate us with respect , otherwise they neglect us. 

Everybody out there is making perceptions about us, based on what we put on display. Right from your milkman, to your maid, to your kids, to your husband, to your neighbors, to your colleagues, your seniors at work, and the list continues... The process starts when you meet some one for the 1st time, in your personal, professional or social life. 

People start forming perceptions about you as soon as they see you, and what do they see in your appearance? Your clothes the first thing, then your grooming, jewelry, facial expressions, body language, etiquette; and based on these they evaluate you and decide weather or not to approach you for any further communication. They form judgement about your character, credibility, intelligence, income level, status, etc. 

Remember "Pretty woman ", where Julia Roberts initially enters a luxury store in a very unsophisticated appearance and is disdained by the saleswoman. Then she goes back to the hotel and shares this with Richard Gere, 

and then he gets her dressed in a beautiful suit, teaches her the basic etiquette and then goes back to the same store ! 

This is the Power of Image! 

What do you think, your image tells the world? 

What is your opinion on this? Does Image impacts you and your work?

Do share with me.

Waiting to hear from you. 

Love, 

Supriya

Image is always from within!

One day all the employees reached the office and saw a big advice written on the door.

Yesterday the person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. You are invited to join the funeral.

In the beginning, they got sad for the death of one of their colleagues, but after a while they got curious to know who was the man who hindered their growth.

Everyone thought: Well atleast the man who hindered my progress died!

One by one the thrilled employees got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside they were speechless. They stood shocked in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul. There was a mirror inside the coffin and everyone who looked inside could see himself.

There was a sign next to the mirror that read:
"There is only one person who is capable to set limits to your growth...It is you. You are the only person who can influence your happiness, success and realization."

Your life does not change when your boss friends or company change.....your life changes when you change...you go beyond your limiting beliefs and you realize you are the only one responsible for your life.
It's the way you face life-  that makes the difference!

If an egg is broken from outside force, life ends... but if it is broken from inside force, life begins. Great things always begin from our inside.

Managing Image is also a inside task, and you need to own the responsibility of your image. The only person holding you back is You!

Ponder over and write to me your thoughts.

Love,
Supriya