Image Matters More Than You Think For Career Promotion
Office dress code and personal presentation influence promotion odds. Experts warn that sloppy style or casual wear can signal a lack of professionalism, while polished attire projects competence. Studies show dress affects perceived seniority and credibility, with traditional business attire increasing chances of advancement.
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Carolyn Gustafson
Image Strategy For
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Cary, N.C
Syracuse University
Total Executive Inc
TheLadders.com
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Style rules to earn promotion in workplace image advice
The piece notes that appropriate attire varies by setting and urges consistency in appearance to signal behavior. Experts say coworkers read you by your look, with women facing extra scrutiny for hair and makeup and advice to update styles regularly to stay current in fast-changing trends.
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Kate Leser
Raleigh
N.C
Leser
Remarrying an Ex Husband and Social Security Benefits
A reader asks about wife benefits after remarriage to an ex husband. A divorced wife married more than 10 years and unmarried can receive wife benefits equal to a spouse. Benefits persist whether or not she remarries. Also addressed are widow’s benefits for an 86 year old mother after the father’s death and automatic switches if living at the same address. The column notes to contact Social Security for fast answers.
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Social Security
Savvy travel shopping tips from Laura Morelli
Expert Laura Morelli warns buyers to beware of overpaying for travel souvenirs. She stresses buying traditional items from local artisans, avoiding street and airport shops, and researching local crafts before trips. Museum stores and craft markets offer better quality and fair prices.
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Laura Morelli
Artifa Morelli
Italy
Fratieg
Afpmirport
Morelli
Yale
Connecticut Homie
Latin America
Palermo
Sicily
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