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WHAT IS IMAGE MANAGEMENT?

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Your Image is YOU in the mind of others! It is a MENTAL PICTURE that others create of you. It reflects the condition of your MIND and HEART . An image is formed within few seconds of people meeting us! Image Management is the art and science of managing one’s appearance to create powerful first impressions, to get more opportunities in life and acquiring necessary soft skills to perform when these opportunities present themselves. It covers the complete spectrum of appearance, behavior, communication and digital foot print. It is all about respect —respect for self and respect for others, respect for occasions, roles, and goals.  Image Management is Visual Communication. Visual Communication = Appearance .This includes Clothing, Grooming, Body Language and Etiquette. Appearance is one of the most EMOTIONAL and CONTROVERSIAL topics in the world! Whether we like it or not, we are always communicating. even when we are silent, we are actually communicat...

CREATING A PERFECT ELEVATOR PITCH

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What is an elevator pitch? Also called an Elevator Speech or Elevator Statement, an Elevator Pitch is a short sales pitch telling someone who we are and do we deserve to be hired by them. An elevator pitch is typically for 30 to 60 seconds in duration, that is the time you would spend in an elevator ride.  If your pitch in those 30 to 60 seconds leave a powerful first impression, it will lead to a conversation or exchange of business cards or a meeting. To perfect your elevator pitch, here are few Do's and Don'ts: Do's: 1. Include your name and attach an identity or credential (e.g. Actor, Comedian, Artist) 2. Create a hook: Try to find something in common between the recruiter/listener and you (e.g same college, same home town etc.). This is help is striking a great rapport 3. Mention your goals and interests . This will enable the person to connect you to the right person within his/her organization 4. Don't just say " ...