According to some linguist and communication specialists, the things that you physically say only account for 10 percent of the overall message when it comes to communication, give or take. This brings up an important question. Where is the rest of it coming from? The answer is that a lot of it is various non-verbal types of communication. As a result, it’s important to go for image counselling if you wish to convey the right idea to others professionally.
Your Image
One of the biggest forms of non-verbal communication that stands out is your appearance. Again and again studies show that hiring managers tend to make a big deal out of the way that people look. It’s supposed to be a sort of inside look on what sort of personal drive and professionalism they might have. As a result, your personal image is critical whenever you’re being evaluated professionally. Those who aren’t wearing professional looking attire will be judged for it. But even beyond just maintain a general appearance of professionalism, there are plenty of other image concerns that are important as well.
Right Clothes for Right Job
For example, clothing that is appropriate in one location may not be appropriate in another, and visa versa. For example, if you’re working for a hip Internet company, showing up in a suit might actually send a negative message. It might convey that you don’t really know what you’re doing, or that you’re attached to old ways of thinking that other people in the company won’t appreciate. Alternatively, if you show up a nose ring at a more traditional job, this could be a serious issue. Hiring managers will often make a note of behavior like this, and if you have just about the same amount of qualifications as someone else who actually looked more “clean” by the standards of the person taking the interview, you’ll end up getting edged out by people who are more willing to play ball.
Getting Help
Of course, this is difficult to figure out all on your own. That’s why image counselling is so important. Professionals will know more what to look for in each different professional situation, so they’ll be able to give you recommendations for how to approach interviews, business meetings, and so on that you would likely have trouble thinking of on your own due to the difference in experience.
Margaret Batting 