Professional presence encompasses everything around how you present yourself to the world (both in a work setting and online) and how that influences how your professionalism is perceived by others.
Professional Presence
Dress for Success
Dress appropriately for professional opportunities, to make the right impression. The Professional Clothing Closet provides free interview-ready items of clothing.
Professional Headshot
Create a strong first impression on platforms like LinkedIn with a polished, professional photo, which Career Services can provide by appointment.
Building Connections
Networking is a way to build meaningful connections that can lead to internships, jobs, and career guidance. See more below.
Building Connections
Networking, another term for building professional connections, is valuable for many reasons, including:
- Many opportunities are never actually posted, but filled through referrals or internal connections
- You can explore career options without commitment
- Networking, over times, helps you gain confidence in other professional situations (like interviewing)
- Connections allow you to get real-world advice, face-to-face
- Building your reputation is easier with more contacts
- Gaining allies and advocates can assist in often unexpected ways
You’ve probably been advised to use LinkedIn to connect with others and grow your professional network, but do you know what to say when you send that invite? This article from The Muse gives some templates to modify and use, …
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Starting a new job comes with a lot of pressure. You want people to notice your skills, trust your judgment, and see your value. At the same time, you probably don’t want to talk about your accomplishments too much or …
