How to Present Yourself in a Work Environment

There are several different ways to present yourself professionally in the workplace. The following sources can be used to help you learn how to present yourself professionally in many different scenarios. I use these tips and tricks to help prepare myself for my professional career in the future. Planning on how to present yourself in the workplace is important and should be started before you embark on your new job search!

  1. Introducing yourself and your position
    1. It can be scary when you are introducing yourself to someone or a group of people that you have never met before. Here is a link to a video showing you how you can present yourself and your job title.
      1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMLDiA6Hy-Y
  2. Appearances Matter
    1. Walking in on the first day of your new job is difficult enough, but you should at least look like you belong there! It is important that you dress appropriately so you can be as professional as possible. Here is a link to a great website detailing tips and tricks to help you look like a true professional.
      1. https://www.kellyservices.ca/ca/careers/career-resource-centre/job-search-strategies/tips-for-presenting-yourself-in-a-professional-manner/
  3. Keeping your Private Life Separate from your Professional Life
    1. There is a thin line when it comes to introducing your personal life into your professional life. This news article from CNN provides 13 things that occur in one’s private life that should be kept separate from one’s professional life.
      1. http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/02/16/cb.tmi.at.the.office/index.html
  4. Presenting Yourself with Impact
    1. When trying to communicate in the work place, it can be difficult to keep that professional tone. The Author, Gill Graves, writes this book to be a great resource on how you should communicate with your co-workers and how to speak with the biggest impact! Find the complete book online or in-store
        1. Graves, G. (2010). Presenting yourself with impact at work. W.p.: Bookshaker.
  5. Personal Habits That Make You Seem More Professional
    1. Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a huge difference. This article describes some simple personal habits that will help you act more professional. They list 17 of the best qualities that will help you out the most!
      1. https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/17-simple-habits-that-make-you-look-more-professional.html