Is your Image part of your Identity?
short answer: yes.
long answer: No doubt about it. The way you present yourself is inextricably linked with the way you manage your identity.
I’ve talked about why it’s necessary to maintain control over your online identity–your web presence needs to speak to your skills, personality and goals. This may be easier for designers who can showcase their samples, but we’ll continue to explore how marketers, copywriters, and even account managers need to harness Web 2.0 technology to create a branding YOU campaign for career management. It’s really no longer about the periodic job search. It’s about building a network, keeping your ear to the ground for growth opportunities, and always proactive about accomplishing career goals.
But more to today’s point: your physical identity and appearance are a big part of your career management. OK ok, so you always hear “dress nicely for your interview, make sure your handshake is effective…” blah blah blah. But many times this is hard to know unless you talk to the proper resources, right?
I recently met JoJami Tyler, who is a professional image consultant. Definitely the kind of person you want to have in your network! But if you’re not able find someone near you, check out her blog here, and her website, here. She can answer questions about your personal brand, how to dress for media engagments (definitely a plus for PR folks!) and even closet organization–which most of us could use!
Who wouldn’t take a few pointers about how to manage your professional image? You could even explore how to solidify visually that identity you’ve been working to build virtually! (and no, she doesn’t do Second Life image consultation!)
PS She is trying to make time to come to CreativeCamp 3–great opportunity to learn what she is all about! Be there to share!
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June 14th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
[…] I’ve mentioned before that the job search should not be a periodic stress in your life, but instead, a lifelong process of career management. That goes hand-in-hand with what you as a brand represents, what you stand for, and how you’re marketing yourself to the outside world. […]