Layers in the hair create a professional appearance appropriate for the workplace

some Youngblood cosmetics (read more at www.indulgesalon.com) and create a plan that included some standing appointment times for updating her other beauty needs as she starts her new career. At Indulge Salon York, PA we are experts on these things—this was fun and easy for us and quickly turned into a time for all of us to celebrate the adventure my friend was about to embark on! But then she asked if stockings (or nylons) were still required in the office …

While we could offer some thoughts on what to wear to a new office job, pantyhose seemed to no longer follow clear rules of office etiquette in 2013. The Indulge Salon York, PA staff was so evenly divided on the answer to that question, we did what we always do to find answers to life’s important questions: we Googled it. And what did we find out? It all depends. The best advice was to wear them and see what other people did—especially senior management—taking your cue from them. For more, check out this link to “What to Wear to Work” in Real Simple magazine at http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/clothing/wardrobe-basics/what-to-wear-work

It prompted some great conversation about the evolution of etiquette though. One of our stylists referred us to this great local York blog quoting some expectations of the female students at York’s Cottage Hill College for Young Ladies circa 1870. www.yorkblog.com/smart/2013/02/05/book-smarts-tracing-the-evolution-of-etiquette/ Our favorite quote from the school handbook is:

“Ladies are not permitted to receive the visits of gentlemen with whom the officers of the School have no acquaintance, unless sanctioned by letters of introduction from parents. And it is exceedingly desirable that parents designate the persons with whom they wish their daughters to correspond.”

Back to my friend re-entering the workforce—she is having a blast and looking great! Do you have the right strategy and team of professionals to help you look your best? We’d love to know what your experience has been in the workplace and love to help you if you are returning to work. Call us at 717.846.4424 to schedule an appointment at either of the Indulge Salons York, PA … you don’t need a note from your parents.

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A friend of mine joined an exchange club and she was, in fact, looking for a different job opportunity. Through the people she met at her exchange club, she was able to have several people point her in the right direction to make connections with other individuals. The more people you are able to meet, the more opportunity you create for yourself to be put on the track you want to be. It’s said that each person knows at least seven other people, and those seven  people know seven people that you are familiar with.

Everyone is interconnected, and we get to know others through networking. You can do this by joining an exchange club, lions club, small business organization, young professionals organization, volunteering, and the simplest—socializing. The more people you are able to connect with and exchange information (phone number, email, etc), the better network you create for yourself. People are able to influence your pathway, but you’ve got to make the connection first. You must do this by:

1. Going outside of your comfort zone to talk to people you don’t know.

2. Be prepared. Print business cards for yourself! Include name, email, phone number.

3. Know what you’ve got to offer. Networking can’t be only about you. You must be able to offer something to the other person.

4. Work on that handshake! Always extend your arm–straight-firm grip, one shake, and release. You have those people you like a couple shakes…work with it. And..ALWAYS look the person in the eye as you’re shaking their hand.

If you’re not the type of person to be as outgoing, make an impression instead. Make yourself memorable.

Remember that networking doesn’t mean that you can be in it all for yourself. You’ve got to bring something to the table. Can’t be zero give and only receive. You’ve got to offer something to the people so willing to help you out. What do all great relationships survive on? Give and Take.

Live your life full throttle by getting out there and networking. Who knows what connections you’ll make.

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