Comments on: Quick fixes for image problems http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Fri, 16 May 2008 03:33:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Jrandom42 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-146188 Jrandom42 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:52:13 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-146188 Heather, Actually, the person in the torn Marilyn Manson shirt is actually our senior webmistress. She works hard, revamped our web presence, and has us a 99.9999% uptime for the past 2 years. Her response to this post? "Thank God someone looked at my code and my work and not just my image." Heather,

Actually, the person in the torn Marilyn Manson shirt is actually our senior webmistress. She works hard, revamped our web presence, and has us a 99.9999% uptime for the past 2 years. Her response to this post? “Thank God someone looked at my code and my work and not just my image.”

]]> By: Friday Fashion Tip: Pinstripes : Brazen Careerist http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-137463 Friday Fashion Tip: Pinstripes : Brazen Careerist Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:27:06 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-137463 [...] you want gain some professional respect by looking older, I have 2 words of advice. Pinstripes and lipstick. Armed with these items, your exterior will convey your inner hot [...] […] you want gain some professional respect by looking older, I have 2 words of advice. Pinstripes and lipstick. Armed with these items, your exterior will convey your inner hot […]

]]> By: More Rules for Job Hunting in a Recession « Keppie Careers - A Head Above the Rest http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-136260 More Rules for Job Hunting in a Recession « Keppie Careers - A Head Above the Rest Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:33:28 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-136260 [...] Finally, it is important to note that Dale did cut his hair to freshen-up his image.  The fifth rule could certainly be “Appearance Matters.” [...] […] Finally, it is important to note that Dale did cut his hair to freshen-up his image.  The fifth rule could certainly be “Appearance Matters.” […]

]]> By: Heather in MN http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135629 Heather in MN Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:12:11 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135629 An additional comment for those who feel regards for appearence is "shallow." Yes, it would be great if someone could walk into an office, draped in his tattered Marilyn Manson t-shirt, dripping in piercings and eye-liner and black hair dye, and have the interviewer look right through it to his abilities. (My God, sounds like me right out of high school!) An extreme example? Perhaps. But where do you draw the line? Exactly, and there is YOUR expectation for appearence...so understand an Exec hiring for his/her firm is going to have an opinion and an expectation as well, and if you want to work for him/her then dress accordingly. My mother, whom I love dearly, also subscribed to the theory that you should be seen for who you are on the inside, not the outside. She retired after 35 years or working her tail off as a high school teacher. That is all she would ever do. A significant contribution to society, undoubtably, but in the real world it doesn't work like that. An additional comment for those who feel regards for appearence is “shallow.” Yes, it would be great if someone could walk into an office, draped in his tattered Marilyn Manson t-shirt, dripping in piercings and eye-liner and black hair dye, and have the interviewer look right through it to his abilities. (My God, sounds like me right out of high school!) An extreme example? Perhaps. But where do you draw the line? Exactly, and there is YOUR expectation for appearence…so understand an Exec hiring for his/her firm is going to have an opinion and an expectation as well, and if you want to work for him/her then dress accordingly. My mother, whom I love dearly, also subscribed to the theory that you should be seen for who you are on the inside, not the outside. She retired after 35 years or working her tail off as a high school teacher. That is all she would ever do. A significant contribution to society, undoubtably, but in the real world it doesn’t work like that.

]]> By: Heather in MN http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135616 Heather in MN Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:41:53 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135616 My husband and I recently relocated from FL to MN, and I found myself hawking my resume' for the first time in 8 years. We lost our shirts selling our home and had no money after the move. The firm I left was VERY casual. My proper office attire was outdated (I'm sorry, most women's clothes DO become outdated) and ill-fitting (after having a child.) With what little money I did have I was able to find a presentable interview suit from a discount fashions store, though it was obviously not an expensive one. What polished the look was the care I took with what I DID have. I made sure the shoes were clean. I properly applied my non-Chanel cosmetics. My nails were filed evenly to a conservative length and polished with clear enamel, hands moisturized. My hair was pulled back neatly. The way an interviewee dresses shows repect not only for his/her own worth, but also for that of the interviewer. I also went in with the attitude that not only were they interviewing me, but that I was also interviewing THEM. I got the position at the new firm I very much wanted to be a part of. My husband and I recently relocated from FL to MN, and I found myself hawking my resume’ for the first time in 8 years. We lost our shirts selling our home and had no money after the move. The firm I left was VERY casual. My proper office attire was outdated (I’m sorry, most women’s clothes DO become outdated) and ill-fitting (after having a child.) With what little money I did have I was able to find a presentable interview suit from a discount fashions store, though it was obviously not an expensive one. What polished the look was the care I took with what I DID have. I made sure the shoes were clean. I properly applied my non-Chanel cosmetics. My nails were filed evenly to a conservative length and polished with clear enamel, hands moisturized. My hair was pulled back neatly. The way an interviewee dresses shows repect not only for his/her own worth, but also for that of the interviewer. I also went in with the attitude that not only were they interviewing me, but that I was also interviewing THEM. I got the position at the new firm I very much wanted to be a part of.

]]> By: Diane http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135458 Diane Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:35:05 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135458 It isn't always possible to do all of these things. Personally, I CANNOT wear heels for any length of time due to a major knee repair. The problem some people have is they can't do one thing, so they throw the whole concept out. Also, in response to the person who mentioned 15-year-old clothes, I do have some 15-year-old clothes that still look great and are in good shape. Suits in simple styles in neutral colors can easily be updated with a scarf, necklace, or new blouse. The question shouldn't be, how old is it? The questions should be, is it still suitable for who I am and what I'm doing? Is it still in good repair? If yes, who cares about the age? It isn’t always possible to do all of these things. Personally, I CANNOT wear heels for any length of time due to a major knee repair. The problem some people have is they can’t do one thing, so they throw the whole concept out.

Also, in response to the person who mentioned 15-year-old clothes, I do have some 15-year-old clothes that still look great and are in good shape. Suits in simple styles in neutral colors can easily be updated with a scarf, necklace, or new blouse. The question shouldn’t be, how old is it? The questions should be, is it still suitable for who I am and what I’m doing? Is it still in good repair? If yes, who cares about the age?

]]> By: KK http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135231 KK Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:04:21 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135231 I work in a technology start-up..and most technology companies alike do not really care about dressing at all...the only cool thing that attracts techies aka geeks is cool technology rather than cool wardrobes. I work in a technology start-up..and most technology companies alike do not really care about dressing at all…the only cool thing that attracts techies aka geeks is cool technology rather than cool wardrobes.

]]> By: Arnold http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135213 Arnold Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:49:23 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135213 Great post, except for the bit about contacts: “Note to penny pinchers: When I have been short on money, I have never suffered from keeping disposable contacts in much longer than recommended.” You've just wandered into the realm of medical advice in an otherwise excellent post. The health of your eyes is not worth the risk from using contacts beyond the recommendation usage. The consequences for pushing this too far are too high. Great post, except for the bit about contacts: “Note to penny pinchers: When I have been short on money, I have never suffered from keeping disposable contacts in much longer than recommended.”

You’ve just wandered into the realm of medical advice in an otherwise excellent post. The health of your eyes is not worth the risk from using contacts beyond the recommendation usage. The consequences for pushing this too far are too high.

]]> By: links for the day 4th Feb 2008 « Chronicles of an Overclocked Fragger http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135159 links for the day 4th Feb 2008 « Chronicles of an Overclocked Fragger Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:37:28 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135159 [...] links for the day 4th Feb 2008 1. Quick fixes for image problems [...] […] links for the day 4th Feb 2008 1. Quick fixes for image problems […]

]]> By: Looking the part « Eileen Chang PR Blog & Portfolio http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135095 Looking the part « Eileen Chang PR Blog & Portfolio Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:41:45 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/#comment-135095 [...] It’s true, and part of it is looking the part. Penelope Trunk gives some great tips in her Brazen Careerist blog. Whether it is an interview or your first few months at a new job, what you wear is a huge [...] […] It’s true, and part of it is looking the part. Penelope Trunk gives some great tips in her Brazen Careerist blog. Whether it is an interview or your first few months at a new job, what you wear is a huge […]

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