Anyone who has attended motivational seminars, network marketing conventions, sales training career assessments or was raised by appearance conscious parents knows the statement "you can't sell a dream looking like a nightmare" in some form or fashion.
I felt compelled to bring up this topic today after seeing an intern wear booty-cutter shorts to work several times this summer - and management never muttered a word to this young lady. Her appearance got me thinking about past interns throughout my career who came to a place of business looking like a nightmare. Like the one who wore pajamas to work on a regular basis - trying to pass her attire off as sportswear. Maybe I could've rolled with that if we worked at a park district. Then there was the one who looked like she was the model for one of those 800 sex chat lines. Oh, I can't forget the guy who looked like he stepped out of a rap video with his saggy pants, oversized shirts and cheap gold jewelry. OK, just typing this makes me feel sad for them. Surely they must have dreams and aspirations to succeed at something? They decided to intern at media outlets. Yes - TV media outlets - you know those places where people pretty much size you up based on your appearance? And it doesn't matter whether you are on camera on behind the scenes - how you dress - and carry yourself speaks volumes to people - even when you don't utter a word. How do you plan on landing the job of your dreams or even starting your own business, if you show up to the table looking like garbage?!?!?
So basically, here's what I'm saying - because we don't need to spend too much time on this. Whatever you do - where ever you go - always know this - it's unfortunate, but people are judging you based on your appearance. I don't care if you don't have money to buy "nice things." Nice is relative. No one is asking you to look like you're stepping out of the pages of high fashion magazines - just be neat and presentable. Take a bath, comb your hair, brush your teeth - and don't forget the deodorant and lotion either. A little goes a long way.
Lastly, act like you care about how you're perceived, even if you don't. Just remember, you're doing this for you - and no one else. You are trying to accomplish something positive - something in your favor. It's hard to erase that first impression. And who knows when you'll run into that person again or when you might need them to vouch for you. You are your best p.r. person - your best salesperson - no one can represent you better than you. Clean up your act today - you'll thank yourself later.
Remember, we're all about claiming the best health and wealth for our lives. Health is not always physical - it's also mental - and wealth - well we know it's not always financial right? Need I remind you of all of this wealth of knowledge you're getting for free! LOL!
Always keeping it real!
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