First impressions: the power of personal style
Eleri Sampson
(Specialist in personal communication skills, runs a training and consultancy business, Positive Images, in London and is the author of The image Factor A Guide to Effective Self‐presentation for Career Enhancement)
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Abstract
Discusses how to replace negative perceptions of librarians with positive ones. Asks key questions about personal style at work: how do I come across? How do I behave? How do I sound? What is my image profile? Who is my audience? Presents a checklist of what is an appropriate image for a professional and what to avoid. Discusses the five linked elements of personal perceptions – appearance, body language, communication style, presence and reputation – and proposes ways to promote a positive image.
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Citation
Sampson, E. (1995), "First impressions: the power of personal style", Library Management, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 25-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129510087022
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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