The Image of Success: Make a Great Impression and Land the Job You Want

Table of contents

1. Contents
2. Introduction (1/2)
3. Introduction (2/2)
4. PART ONE: APPEARANCE
   1. 1 The “F”Bomb—Flair (1/4)
   2. 1 The “F”Bomb—Flair (2/4)
   3. 1 The “F”Bomb—Flair (3/4)
   4. 1 The “F”Bomb—Flair (4/4)
   5. 2 Color Blind: The Unprotected Group (1/3)
   6. 2 Color Blind: The Unprotected Group (2/3)
   7. 2 Color Blind: The Unprotected Group (3/3)
   8. 3 Suit Yourself: Handpicking the Perfect Interview Suit (1/4)
   9. 3 Suit Yourself: Handpicking the Perfect Interview Suit (2/4)
   10. 3 Suit Yourself: Handpicking the Perfect Interview Suit (3/4)
   11. 3 Suit Yourself: Handpicking the Perfect Interview Suit (4/4)
   12. 4 The Shirt Off Your Back (1/2)
   13. 4 The Shirt Off Your Back (2/2)
   14. 5 Maximize . . . Harmonize . . . Accessorize: Wardrobe Extenders (1/5)
   15. 5 Maximize . . . Harmonize . . . Accessorize: Wardrobe Extenders (2/5)
   16. 5 Maximize . . . Harmonize . . . Accessorize: Wardrobe Extenders (3/5)
   17. 5 Maximize . . . Harmonize . . . Accessorize: Wardrobe Extenders (4/5)
   18. 5 Maximize . . . Harmonize . . . Accessorize: Wardrobe Extenders (5/5)
   19. 6 Human Groomin’: Flawless Finish (1/4)
   20. 6 Human Groomin’: Flawless Finish (2/4)
   21. 6 Human Groomin’: Flawless Finish (3/4)
   22. 6 Human Groomin’: Flawless Finish (4/4)
   23. 7 Low-Rise Hygiene: B.O.,V.O., and Other Delicate Acronyms (1/2)
   24. 7 Low-Rise Hygiene: B.O.,V.O., and Other Delicate Acronyms (2/2)
   25. 8 Food for Thought: Eating Well to Endure the Interview Marathon
5. PART TWO: BEHAVIOR
   1. 9 Have ’Em at Hello: Attitude, Gait, Eye Contact, Introduction, and Handshakes (1/2)
   2. 9 Have ’Em at Hello: Attitude, Gait, Eye Contact, Introduction, and Handshakes (2/2)
   3. 10 Silent but Deadly: Maintaining Space and Pace and Body Language (1/2)
   4. 10 Silent but Deadly: Maintaining Space and Pace and Body Language (2/2)
   5. 11 Dial 911: Protocol Police (1/2)
   6. 11 Dial 911: Protocol Police (2/2)
   7. 12 Whining and Dining: Tipping the Scales with Appropriate Etiquette (1/3)
   8. 12 Whining and Dining: Tipping the Scales with Appropriate Etiquette (2/3)
   9. 12 Whining and Dining: Tipping the Scales with Appropriate Etiquette (3/3)
   10. 13 Seal the Deal: Negotiating, Accepting, Extending, or Declining with Finesse (1/3)
   11. 13 Seal the Deal: Negotiating, Accepting, Extending, or Declining with Finesse (2/3)
   12. 13 Seal the Deal: Negotiating, Accepting, Extending, or Declining with Finesse (3/3)
   13. 14 Leave Happily Ever After: Resign Graciously and Beware of Counteroffers (1/2)
   14. 14 Leave Happily Ever After: Resign Graciously and Beware of Counteroffers (2/2)
6. PART THREE: COMMUNICATION
   1. 15 Network It: Weaving Your Human Web (1/3)
   2. 15 Network It: Weaving Your Human Web (2/3)
   3. 15 Network It: Weaving Your Human Web (3/3)
   4. 16 Write It Up: Cover Letters, Résumés, Thank-You Notes, and Other Correspondence (1/5)
   5. 16 Write It Up: Cover Letters, Résumés, Thank-You Notes, and Other Correspondence (2/5)
   6. 16 Write It Up: Cover Letters, Résumés, Thank-You Notes, and Other Correspondence (3/5)
   7. 16 Write It Up: Cover Letters, Résumés, Thank-You Notes, and Other Correspondence (4/5)
   8. 16 Write It Up: Cover Letters, Résumés, Thank-You Notes, and Other Correspondence (5/5)
   9. 17 Virtually Yours: Netiquette (1/2)
   10. 17 Virtually Yours: Netiquette (2/2)
   11. 18 Vocalize This! Voicing Your VIP Status (1/2)
   12. 18 Vocalize This! Voicing Your VIP Status (2/2)
   13. 19 Open Mouth, Insert Foot: Appropriate Q&A for Interviewing Success (1/4)
   14. 19 Open Mouth, Insert Foot: Appropriate Q&A for Interviewing Success (2/4)
   15. 19 Open Mouth, Insert Foot: Appropriate Q&A for Interviewing Success (3/4)
   16. 19 Open Mouth, Insert Foot: Appropriate Q&A for Interviewing Success (4/4)
7. Conclusion
8. End Notes
9. Appendix: Useful Web Sites
10. Acknowledgments
11. Index
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12. About the Author