Business Image Cycle
We get so much great advice about how to present an effective work place image but ironically, we buck the system unconsciously from time to time. Having restrictive rules that seem impersonal can create resentment related to our personal image in the work . It’s interesting that these same rules are interpreted differently by the same person depending on how long we’ve been with the company. What’s more, there are similar varying levels of judgment about our image from those in the work place.
Modeling our image to be that of a prime candidate for choice is an important focus. We further decide to make what is important to the hiring company’s belief systems and image standards to be our own.
Attitude of your Interview Image
Often when we are first seeking out job opportunities our minds are open to new experiences therefore feel fortunate to get an interview for a new position. Modeling our image to be that of a prime candidate for choice is an important focus. We further decide to make what is important to the hiring company’s belief systems and image standards to be our own.
We feel mutual respect when chosen for the job and appreciate the vote of confidence in what the interviewer must have seen in us. Some times they see our potential, but more often they are comforted with our conformity to their company goals and image.
Keeping and Growing your Job
So now the excitement for our new job transitions into confidence and comfort. We are proud to present our ideas and await our rewards.
After receiving some positive feedback we feel validated that our creative concepts are rewarded. Often we begin interjecting our personal style into the ways we present ideas which can affect self-image.
At some point we may have developed enough personal pride that our individuality feels threatened in the environment that we earlier were so ready to conform to.
How do we measure our personal company value with our own personal validation? It’s important to look back at the original agreement that you made with your employer and see if you are keeping up your end of the deal while you develop a sense of value in your position in the company.
So now the excitement for our new job transitions into confidence and comfort. We are proud to present our ideas and await our rewards.
After receiving some positive feedback we feel validated that our creative concepts are rewarded. Often we begin interjecting our personal style into the ways we present ideas which can affect self-image.
At some point we may have developed enough personal pride that our individuality feels threatened in the environment that we earlier were so ready to conform to.
How do we measure our personal company value with our own personal validation? It’s important to look back at the original agreement that you made with your employer and see if you are keeping up your end of the deal while you develop a sense of value in your position in the company.
Creating your own Brand
Due to your growth you may be to a point where your individuality becomes more important to you than the original company vision that you signed on for. If you feel that you can not compromise look for a new company that your new growth fits into and is rewarded. Many entrepreneurs started their own businesses for reasons similar to these.
If you do not want to leave your current job then ask yourself what is more important to you, the compromise or the job itself. The compromise can often look like a sacrifice and leave you feeling resentful. However, the same compromise can also strengthen and maintain a healthy relationship. It’s likely that you still have a like-minded value system and may have just forgotten that. Although, the excitement has died down the mutual goal is likely still there.
"Image is more than what you wear; Image is how you represent yourself in life." ~Starley Murray
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