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It’s summer, and once again Aaja Corinne is back to share her summer fashion and brand advice.

I always enjoy these shows as we provide some light-hearted commentary to help boost your personal brand.

To add your voice or comments to the show you can:

1) Leave a voice mail or text message at 708-365-9822. Let me know if I can share it on future shows
2) Email me: [email protected]
3) Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com and press the “Send Voicemail” button to leave a message online

Aaja is an image consultant and brand strategist whose client list includes Babyface (yes, the singer/songwriter/producer) and Bianca Golden, America’s Top Model Contestant. Aaja’s media features include WVON in Chicago, JET Magazine, and Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine.

Here are a few highlights from our conversation:

-Best professional looks for the summer especially the interview

-Layer and dress for comfort

-Think light, patterns, a little jewelry

-Men well groomed, beard trimmed, nails manicured, and shirts tucked in

-Men must be sure the half-shaved look is good for the interview. Authenticity is important, but when in doubt

-For women, grooming is as important as clothes

-Humid temperatures need adjustments in office wear

-What to have for the ever-changing weather — sunny to rain to 100% humidity in some places–and keep it professional and on-brand

–Best shoe wears for rainy weather

-Rain boots are essential and more professional

-Arrive early to transition from outside wear

-Trench coat is classic, polished, and professional to maintain day look

-Umbrella quality is necessary, worth the investment and show personality

Need help with your career goals, directions, or efforts? Do you need coaching or instruction? I am here for it!

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I will not publish a show on the week of July 4. Please enjoy the catalog available on iTunes and many other podcast directories.

Don’t forget the last show for the season is July 26, and the new one will begin on Sept. 6. I will be publishing new articles (up to 3x a week) on the blog. If you’re a career pro and love giving career advice, let me know. I would love to have more guest writers during my hiatus and beyond.

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Your first impression could result in your only chance to further your career. Aaja Corinne (@aajacorinne) and I discuss not only how you can impress in the winter, but also how your actions may impact your career. Your fashion faux pas could impede your personal branding efforts if you’re reckless.

What are a few of the goals you’re trying to achieve in your career. Can we talk? Here’s how you can participate in the discussion:

1. Call and leave a voicemail or text me at 708-365-9822
2. Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
3. Send email feedback to [email protected]

 

 

Let me re-introduce Aaja Corinne. Aaja has appeared in JET magazine, N’DIGO,  WVON 1390, and is a new contributor to Ebony Magazine as well as consulting with a few well-known clients such as Babyface. You can find her site at AajaCorinneTheBrand.com!

• Wintertime is a great time to make impressive bold statements with the way he or she dresses
• Winter coats are a great way to express your personality
• Retailers are having coat sales now so you don’t have to spend lots of money
• Tailored coats with buttons and belts are good. Don’t wear casual coats to interviews
• Don’t lay your coat anywhere. The fabric can determine how often it needs to be cleaned
• Clean your coat monthly especially when the color may warrant. Lint balls are not impressive
• Shoes are very noticeable especially when the shoes are affected by the weather. Men should watch tucking their pants in the boot. Pants may end up wrinkled
• How you handle clothes has a positive or negative impact. Your personal branding is impacted by everything you do. Your image needs to be aligned with your online presence and communication style
• Nothing is more of a turn-off to a connection if your online and off-line are negatively contrasted. The impression is powerful when both are consistent, positive and exceeds the other person’s expectation. This could impact your personal branding for the future.
• We are branded by association and a negative appearance could defer your chances of furthering your career
• New job seekers/entrepreneurs become easily flattered by the newness of being impressive they take on all opportunities instead of filtering to consider the best opportunities. Aaja says, “…every opportunity is not a good opportunity.”

 

Need help with your career goals, directions, or efforts? Do you need coaching or instruction? I am here for it!Also, join our Linkedin community! You’ll enjoy some of the insights shared by community members and other career pros!

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