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Professional Presence

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.

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Dress for Success

Dress appropriately for professional opportunities, to make the right impression. The Professional Clothing Closet provides free interview-ready items of clothing.

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Professional Headshot

Create a strong first impression on platforms like LinkedIn with a polished, professional photo, which Career Services can provide by appointment.

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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

Guide To Business Attire (With Examples)

Business attire is the clothing you wear in professional settings. You might decide how to dress depending on the scenario, such as an interview or for a meeting or the type of industry you work in. There are varying levels …

By Kristen Paton
Kristen Paton Event Coordinator
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Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm