First impressions are crucial in the business world. The right image projects a sense of professionalism and is the key to building business relationships.

Image is a powerful communicator - you make a statement without saying a word. When you know you look good you will have more confidence, higher self-esteem and be more effective - just the qualities employers want in these competitive times.

People who feel confident in themselves project confidence onto others. Your customers will respond more positively towards representatives who look great and therefore feel great and this confidence will translate into tangible business growth.

In this workshop, participants get to learn how to project a professional image through wearing the right colours and styles, followed by business and dining etiquette.

Outline | Facilitators | Methodology | Who Should Attend | Objectives

Detail

Date:
Duration:	1, day(s) 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fee:	$250.00
Venue:	TBA

- Fees are subjected to prevailing GST of 7%

For more information, please contact JobsDB Learning at 65788111 or email to learning@jobsdb.com.sg

Payment must be made before the commencement of the workshop. No cancellation is allowed 7 days prior to workshop.

Outline

FIRST IMPRESSION

1. The first 30 seconds
* Project authority in the way you dress
* Beware of Image Destroyers
2. Facts and Psychology of Colours
3. Colour Analysis Demonstration
4. The Harmony of Colours in what you wear to look your best
5. Importance of colours in wardrobe management

UNCOMMON SENSE IN DRESS SENSE

1. Identify your own body shape and figure type
2. Learn how to camouflage your figure faults and look your best
3. How to dress to project credibility and authority and yet according to your personality and lifestyle
4. It's not about size; it's about scale and proportion!
5. Dress Codes: Formal/Informal/Lounge Suite & Casual Smart

A GENTLEMAN'S WARDROBE

1. TIE
* How to choose a good tie
* Knots to complement the different collars
* How to combine colours and patterns when wearing your tie, shirt and suit

2. SHIRT
* Everything you need to know about collars, cuffs, cotton, craftsmanship and correct fit for your shirt

3. JACKET SUIT
* Important notes about jacket suits, single vs double-breasted
* Patterns & colours for the various occasions
* Correct fit for jacket, shirt and trousers

4. Dress Code : Formal/Informal/Lounge Suite & Casual Smart

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE & PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR

1. What is manners? What is etiquette?
2. Difference between social & business etiquette
3. Greetings
* Difference between informal & formal greetings
4. How to do a proper handshake
5. Handshakes to avoid
6. Introductions
7. Proper Address
8. Proper way of exchanging business cards

DEMEANOR AT THE DINING TABLE: LEARN ALL ABOUT DINING ETIQUETTE

1. Western table layouts
2. Seating arrangements for VIPs
3. Dining Manners
* Proper way of folding napkin and placing it
* How to place your order
* Menu selection
* Identify the various glasses and cutlery and how to handle them properly
* Setting the table
* How to handle difficult food
* How to indicate with your cutlery that you are not done yet and you have finished your meal
* Paying the bill

4. Buffet Manners

Facilitators

Elaine Heng

Methodology

The training is conducted using powerpoint slides, demonstrations, discussions, hand-on activities and interactive role-playing exercises.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is looking for a change in image, change of jobs or, going for job interviews.

Objectives

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

* To create a more confident and positive impression
* To look afresh at how you present yourself and the suitability of your wardrobe to your lifestyle, occupation and personal characteristics
* To raise the awareness of the value of effective self-presentation
* To improve corporate image and identity
* To improve the performance of the personnel

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