Some might say, what does it matter what people think of you? What does being Black have to do with it?
which group of women look like they have respectable jobs, loving husbands, own homes and businesses and have a high self-esteem and respect for themselves?
Well, for starters other's perceptions are important to us during job interviews, at work, when building friendships and business partnerships, when dating, when going grocery shopping, etc. How many times a day do you think people judge one another and make decisions based on their perception? Do you think you can walk into an interview with unbrushed teeth, wearing sweats and slouching?
Image is important because we have to really jump through hoops to get ahead and the first obstacle is being able to live without other people assuming we are aggressive, lazy, loud, obnoxious, etc. Dressing well, being on time, having manners, being able to hold thoughtful conversations, etc are all things that successful people do to achieve their goals and we need to support each other in doing so.
Racism, sexism, classism are things that affect many of us and make it hard to get a job, start a business and such but what intelligent person in their right mind wouldn't hire a well spoken, sharply dressed college grad because she is Black? If they don't then they are missing out and don't deserve to know you anyway ;) Trust me, many doors will open if you take care of your image/personal brand. Image is everything, whether you like it or not.
I encourage you to reflect and see where you can improve, whether it's switching up your style, practicing the art of conversation, smiling more or even basic etiquette skills that you never learned. Please leave a comment if you have any tips!
*Wear feminine Clothing (Avoid tight clothing, avoid short skirts unless you have slim legs)
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*Avoid wearing outrageous, big hair weaves
*Long fake nails, do not look good
*Gold teeth looks nasty, rough and unrefined
*If you have a tattoo cover it up, it looks white trashy (Leave your beautiful soft black skin alone, stop branding yourself).
*Don't chew gum in an interview
*I avoid using slang and idioms in an interview
*Do not talk fast in an interview, take your time and talk properly and make eye contact with the interviewer.
*Turn your cellphone off during an interview.
*Ask the right questions in an interview, and decide whether the job or whatever you want to get would be available in that type of work environment or organization.
*Be truthful during an interview but,do not lay all your cards out during an interview or even on a job.
*Do not speak maliciously about any company or anyone during an interview or even on the job. If you have something to say negative about someone be diplomatic and speak only factually and brief.
*Arrive at the interview early, and leave promptly when it is finished.
FORWARD THINKING BLACK FEMALE