The Consulting and Independent Contracting Special Interest group: Society for Technical Communication, Boston Chapter has invited Ms. Souris to help them develop and present a Winning Professional Image for their positioning and needs.
(PRWEB) May 17, 2004 -- On Tuesday, June 8, 2004, Evangelia Souris, a Certified International Image Consultant and President of OPTIMUM International Center for Image Management (www.optimumimageic.com) of Boston MA, will discuss strategies in developing a winning image for landing jobs and consulting assignments' appropriate for both men and women.
TOPICS THAT WILL BE ADDRESSED:
1. How to present a positive image at a networking event.
2. What types of behaviors positively and negatively affect first impression on an interview?
3. What types of behaviors positively and negatively affect first impression on a phone contact with a prospective client/employer?
4. What is the appropriate style of dress for an interview at a casual start-up company where the employees will likely be dressed very casually (and be very young).
5. Is it necessary to always dress at least business casual if everyone else in the company wears jeans? What is the impact of a consultants clothing on how he or she is viewed by others in the company?
6. In what ways, if any, should a consultant differentiate himself or herself from employees in terms of behavior, professionalism, etc.?
7. Do any of the following behaviors enhance or detract from a consultants image while working on-site at a company:
- Spending time during the day socializing with people with whom you work
- Coming in at varying times (even if the direct supervisor is OK with that) for consulting jobs where you work full time on site.
8. What kinds of activities (mental or physical) would you suggest for enhancing our own professional image?
9." Vocal quality" or "vocal presentation" topics? If, people are telling you that you sound nervous in interviews or on phone screens -- what are some tips on using your voice and speaking style to relay confidence, credibility, assertiveness, good interpersonal communication skills, etc.
10. What constitutes a "neutral" appearance in 2004?
11. How "relaxed" should one be in an interview? friendly? reserved? talkative? consider each word carefully?
12. And the reverse--how guarded/reserved should one be in an interview situation?
13. In order for a consultant to project a professional image, what do you think are the minimum quality requirements for business cards? Are a logo and business name really necessary? What kind of card stock should be used?
14. Age-discrimination issues: Are there ways that consultants should be marketing ourselves as more experienced," or should we be hiding and downplaying this fact?
Don't Worry
The topic is Image, but the speaker will not be choosing people in the audience as examples of what not to do or how not to dress. You can just sit back and learn in a neutral, safe environment.
When:
June 8, 2004
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
How much:
$7 for STC members
$10 for non-members
Where:
Sheraton Lexington Inn, MA (For more information contact Karen Giventer, CIC SIG Leader, at kkgg123@hotmail.com.
Evangelia D. Souris president OPTIMUM International Center for Image will facilitate the program. She is author of twelve seminars on the application of image strategies in developing optimal personal, professional and organizational presence. She is a Personal and Professional Image coach, trainer, speaker and consultant. She is an award winning Certified International Image Consultant to men and women, politicians, media and sport celebrities, doctors, lawyers, ceo's, corporations and prestigious universities (Harvard Law, Boston University, Suffolk Law, Simmons MBA program, Babson graduate and undergraduate, UMASS.) She holds extra specialties in Illness and Image and Makeovers for men and men's wardrobing.
To contact Ms. Souris, call: 617.436.4848 or email: esouris@optimumimageic.com
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