No matter what you do, people judge you on the basis of image you maintain at the particular place. Hence it becomes really vital to create a positive and professional image at your work place. As it is truly said that first impression is the last impression and what so ever your impression is, people will see you from that lens only. People though working hard sometimes fail to create a good impression and positive image in the mind of colleagues, subordinates and superior, hence don’t get the growth they deserve. Following tips may help you to create professional image:

• Punctuality: One of the parameter of professionalism is your Punctuality. People attach your seriousness to work with your punctuality. Hence the person who doesn’t follow office timings is called unprofessional person. To remain punctual, aim to reach office 20 minutes before the scheduled time. Not only it will help you to get organized but it will also show people that you really like your job. In case of any delay in commuting, you will still be able to reach on time.

 

• Appearance: Another parameter of professionalism is your Appearance. Wear formals and casuals attire on the basis of office protocol. Make sure what so ever you wear, it should look good on you. Clothes should be well washed and ironed. While going to the office, you should be well groomed. Your clothes and appearance will earn respect for you and you will be able to create a professional image for yourself.

 

• Confident Body Language: Your body language also influences your image at your workplace. You should look confident in all the posture at your workplace. As it is said, Walk Straight, Look Straight, Sit Straight and Talk Straight. Your eye contact and confident handshake also improves your body language.

 

• Usage of Language: The languages you use in the office also influence your image in the office. One should avoid using slang, informal or abusive words while conversing as it deteriorates your image in the office. One should professional and formal language in the office. Words you use should contain nobility and humbleness.

 

• Smile and Energy: A smiling face makes a day pleasant for everyone you meet. So it is really good to have a smiling face even if you are not feeling well. Smiling face spreads positive vibes and makes office a happier place to work. Your words and tone should contain politeness and energy to create a positive environment. It also attracts people to talk to you as people want to see smiling and energetic face.

 

• Meeting Deadlines along with quality: One should be able to meet deadlines of the assigned task. Meeting deadlines is the identity of professionals and they assure to complete the task within the deadline while maintaining the expected quality.

 

• Avoid absenteeism: One should avoid taking a leave unless it is urgent and essential. You are paid for work and you are expected to come on office daily. Office may have provisions of leaves, however they expect you to not to misuse the provision.

 

• Avoid Cribbing: Every office has its problems which sometimes annoy the office staff. But while working one should avoid cribbing about their job or workplace as it creates negativity and impact the efficiency of many in a negative way. One should look out for the solutions rather than only cribbing about the system and policy of workplace.

 

• Avoid bringing personal life to office and vice versa: A professional person knows how to maintain balance between personal life and professional life. They avoid bringing personal life issues to office and you can hardly see any impact of personal life while they are working in the office. Similarly they avoid taking office issues at their home and also enjoy their personal life.

 

• Manage Conflicts smoothly: Professional people manage their conflict well in the office. They don’t complain to their supervisor for every issue and try to understand and resolve the conflict at their end only. They look for positive and win-win solutions and manage to maintain healthy relationship with almost every person in the organization.