Blog Post
Returning to work after lockdown?
Barbara Cosgrave
After what seems like the longest time ever, the most worrying and anxious time for businesses of all sizes and the employed and self-employed, some are now returning to work in a very different way.
Have you been;
Made redundant?
Got a different role a work?
Working more from home?
Changed direction completely?
Many people, me included, have used some of the time during lockdown to get jobs done at home. One of them being for me, sorting out the wardrobe!
That includes the working wardrobe and for some that will be quite a change.
If you have been made redundant, you may find yourself having to go to interviews after many years in one job.
It’s quite daunting and with so many being made redundant, due to the devasting effect of lockdown on business, competition will be fierce. You will need to understand the dress code and culture of the company you are applying to. Why is this important? Not only to present yourself at your best but to be appropriate for the position. How many times have you heard that first impressions count? It will be even more important now with such competition for jobs. However, it’s not just about turning up in your best outfit but understanding what that says about you. Subconsciously interviewers will judge whether or not you look like you will “fit in” with the team, in dress, manners, attitude and confidence.
My Interview Advantage Programme will help you with all background research into the company, so you know exactly what they are looking for in these key areas – from the moment you walk through the door – or have a Zoom interview. It’s not just about your CV. That is a proven fact. I have done extensive research on this.
Maybe you have a different role at work now and different or less, customer/client contact. Or maybe more? A different role may require a different working wardrobe. One that is suited to the new job description, suited to you and comfortable and easy to wear all day. You will need to review your existing work clothes and discover how you can make them work in a different way. This does not necessarily mean a whole new working wardrobe, just wearing what you have in a different way with a couple of changes. My Zoom Wardrobe Programme will guide you and save you time and money.
Working from home now presents different challenges. Endless Zoom meetings and video conferencing. We have all seen so many in the last 3 months haven’t we? How do we best appear professional on video in our own homes? Wherever that may be. Colour particularly presents its own challenges on video. It is vital to get it right along with pattern of tops and shirts, so as not to dazzle – and not in a good way! You want people to be paying attention to what you are saying and not be distracted by what you are wearing or what is behind you. Pay attention to facial expressions and hand gestures too. In some ways it is easier, only the top half of you on view but I have seen people on business zoom meetings in sportswear, inappropriate tops, colours that make them fade into the background. Too distracting and not professional
My Professional Online Image Programme will give you all the top tips to suit you, your personality and business.
Changed direction completely? That’s amazing! This time in lockdown has given us all a chance to reflect. Is this what I really want to do? Do I have other aspirations? That certainly resonates with me. First I took my style business from face to face to online. Then I realised another dream of publishing my first children’s book. My lockdown project, which has proved a joy and a step in another direction, to run alongside my current business. A long held dream come true.
It’s a different side of me however and requires a different image for a different audience. Your business image or working wardrobe needs to make people, whoever your target client is, feel comfortable and relaxed with you and confident in your skills. So if you have branched out in a different direction it’s time to review how you are presenting yourself, to make sure you are a rip roaring success!
My New Direction New Image Programme will super charge that dream of yours.
Get in touch to see how these programmes could work for you – and I promise it will – 100%
After all this anxiety and uncertainty, I do hope you have stayed well and safe, let’s forge ahead with new optimism.
Have you been;
Made redundant?
Got a different role a work?
Working more from home?
Changed direction completely?
Many people, me included, have used some of the time during lockdown to get jobs done at home. One of them being for me, sorting out the wardrobe!
That includes the working wardrobe and for some that will be quite a change.
If you have been made redundant, you may find yourself having to go to interviews after many years in one job.
It’s quite daunting and with so many being made redundant, due to the devasting effect of lockdown on business, competition will be fierce. You will need to understand the dress code and culture of the company you are applying to. Why is this important? Not only to present yourself at your best but to be appropriate for the position. How many times have you heard that first impressions count? It will be even more important now with such competition for jobs. However, it’s not just about turning up in your best outfit but understanding what that says about you. Subconsciously interviewers will judge whether or not you look like you will “fit in” with the team, in dress, manners, attitude and confidence.
My Interview Advantage Programme will help you with all background research into the company, so you know exactly what they are looking for in these key areas – from the moment you walk through the door – or have a Zoom interview. It’s not just about your CV. That is a proven fact. I have done extensive research on this.
Maybe you have a different role at work now and different or less, customer/client contact. Or maybe more? A different role may require a different working wardrobe. One that is suited to the new job description, suited to you and comfortable and easy to wear all day. You will need to review your existing work clothes and discover how you can make them work in a different way. This does not necessarily mean a whole new working wardrobe, just wearing what you have in a different way with a couple of changes. My Zoom Wardrobe Programme will guide you and save you time and money.
Working from home now presents different challenges. Endless Zoom meetings and video conferencing. We have all seen so many in the last 3 months haven’t we? How do we best appear professional on video in our own homes? Wherever that may be. Colour particularly presents its own challenges on video. It is vital to get it right along with pattern of tops and shirts, so as not to dazzle – and not in a good way! You want people to be paying attention to what you are saying and not be distracted by what you are wearing or what is behind you. Pay attention to facial expressions and hand gestures too. In some ways it is easier, only the top half of you on view but I have seen people on business zoom meetings in sportswear, inappropriate tops, colours that make them fade into the background. Too distracting and not professional
My Professional Online Image Programme will give you all the top tips to suit you, your personality and business.
Changed direction completely? That’s amazing! This time in lockdown has given us all a chance to reflect. Is this what I really want to do? Do I have other aspirations? That certainly resonates with me. First I took my style business from face to face to online. Then I realised another dream of publishing my first children’s book. My lockdown project, which has proved a joy and a step in another direction, to run alongside my current business. A long held dream come true.
It’s a different side of me however and requires a different image for a different audience. Your business image or working wardrobe needs to make people, whoever your target client is, feel comfortable and relaxed with you and confident in your skills. So if you have branched out in a different direction it’s time to review how you are presenting yourself, to make sure you are a rip roaring success!
My New Direction New Image Programme will super charge that dream of yours.
Get in touch to see how these programmes could work for you – and I promise it will – 100%
After all this anxiety and uncertainty, I do hope you have stayed well and safe, let’s forge ahead with new optimism.
