A.S. Fleming Spring 2006 Acct 322 – Accounting Information Systems Don’t Let Your Message Be Lost Through Poor Presence! Knowledge Is Useful Only If It Is Communicated and Communicated Well … Entry Level Position Executive Level Career Knowledge, Hard Work, Intelligence Preparation, Luck, & Good Habit Distractions & Bad Habits
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A.S. Fleming Spring 2006
Acct 322 – Accounting Information Systems
Don’t Let Your Message Be Lost Through Poor Presence!
Knowledge Is Useful Only If It Is Communicated and Communicated Well …
Entry Level Position
Executive Level CareerKnowledge, Hard Work, Intelligence
Preparation, Luck, & Good Habit
Distractions & Bad Habits
A.S. Fleming Spring 2006
Acct 322 – Accounting Information Systems
What is Executive Presence?
…The Look, Mannerisms, and Social Capabilities That Say “I am Successful”
A Good Employee Has…
• In-depth subject expertise
• The ability to work with others
• Ethical Fiber
• Service oriented
But An Executive Also Has…
• Broad knowledge
• The ability to lead
• Mental horsepower
• The ability to see the “Big Picture”
Assisted By:
• Impeccable Hygiene
• Manners
• Posture
• Appearance / Clothing
A.S. Fleming Spring 2006
Acct 322 – Accounting Information Systems
Executives Also…
…Are Well Rounded Individuals
• Maintain A Certain Behavior Internal To The Firm
• Maintain A Certain Behavior External To The Firm
• Networks Internally
• Lunch with individuals outside your expertise
• Lunch with individuals the next level higher
• Networks Externally
• Conferences
• Cocktail Gatherings
• Golf, Tennis, Racquet Ball
• Constantly Re-educate Themselves
Balance Between:
Work and Social Life
And:
Mental & Physical Health
A.S. Fleming Spring 2006
Acct 322 – Accounting Information Systems
Executives Are Typically…
Habits You Should Embrace NOW
• Goal Oriented
• Globally Oriented
• Well Read
• Slim / Fit
• Non-Smokers
• Extroverted
• Socially at Ease
• Socially Current
• Tactfully Assertive
Things You Can Control or Develop Through Practice
or Habituation
A.S. Fleming Spring 2006
Acct 322 – Accounting Information Systems
Make sure you have:
• clean and polished conservative dress shoes
• well-groomed hairstyle
• cleaned and trimmed fingernails
• minimal cologne or perfume
• no visible body piercing beyond conservative ear piercings for women
The standard job interviewing attire for women is a conservative dark navy or gray skirted wool blend suit. Job experts and employers seem split on the notion of pants suits, so a skirted suit is a safer choice.
Other conservative colors - such as beige or brown - are also acceptable. A blazer with blouse and skirt is a possible second choice to a suit. Skirt length should be a little below the knee and never shorter than above the knee -- no Ally McBeal's here.
Avoid wearing a dress. Blouses should be cotton or silk and should be white, or some other light color. Shoes should be low-heeled.
Make-up should be minimal, with lipstick and nail polish conservative tones. Pantyhose should be flawless (no runs) and conservative in color. You should opt for a briefcase rather than a purse.
The standard job interviewing attire for men is a conservative dark navy or gray two-piece business suit (of natural fibers, such as wool, if possible), a white long-sleeved button-down dress shirt, a conservative silk tie (that matches the colors in your suit), and nicely polished dress shoes.
If you do not own a suit, or the company is a bit more informal, then you should wear a conservative sports coat (no plaids or wild patterns and preferably a dark color), nicely pressed dress slacks, a white long-sleeved button-down shirt, a conservative silk tie, and nicely polished dress shoes. Your belt should match your shoes.
If you have a beard or mustache, they should be neatly trimmed. If you have any visible body parts pierced, most experts recommend removing all jewelry, including earrings.