1. EXTREME IMAGE

2. FIRST IMPRESSIONS Formed within the first 4-7 seconds! 55% Visual 38% Vocal 7% Verbal Smile Introduce yourself first Emit a positive attitude!

3. Extreme Image HOSAThe HOSA uniform says it all! +Dark colors establish credibility! +Long sleeves establish continuous line from hands to face +Navy or black shoes +Navy or skin-color hose and dark socks

4. Extreme Image Grooming points of interest +Clean, manicured moderate length fingernails +Clean hair +Conservative make-up +Fresh breath, clean teeth +Well-pressed clean clothes +Remember deodorant

5. Extreme “Bad” Image  While some styles of today are cool and trendy, the norm for business is what you might think, “old –fashioned”.  Following the guidelines will lead you to a successful year as HOSA officer! PROMISE!  This is a PROMISE!

6. Projected Images to Avoid  Cosmetic overload

7. Projected Images to Avoid  Long, talon-like, brightly-colored fingernails

8. Projected Images to Avoid  The diamonds are blinding!

9. Projected Images to Avoid  Beautifully created tattoos

10. Projected Images to Avoid  Creatively displayed body piercing

11. Projected Images to Avoid  Gum and candy in your mouth while on stage!

12. Projected Images to Avoid  Wrinkled clothing is not a good thing!

13. Projected Images to Avoid  If you forget your toothbrush, hotels usually have extras!

14. Grooming Tips to Remember  Conservative make-up  Neat, clean hair

15. Grooming Tips to Remember  SMILE, they are contagious!

16. Grooming Tips to Remember  Business attire---clean, pressed and neat for girls

17. Grooming Tips to Remember  Business attire---clean, pressed and neat for guys

18.  Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest!  Take care of your advisor, too!

19. Dress for Success Ironing your clothes Wearing collared shirts is for most professionals Making sure your clothing is clean and mended (no lost buttons or tears) Long hair is a hazard and may look sloppy. Cut or pull it back. Make sure to keep your hair combed. Face washed. Teeth brushed-Keep your breath fresh! Wear clothing that fits your figure. Men-Go to work (or interview) clean shaven Wearing collared shirts is for most professionals Making sure your clothing is clean and mended (no lost buttons or tears) Long hair is a hazard and may look sloppy. Cut or pull it back. Make sure to keep your hair combed. Face washed. Teeth brushed-Keep your breath fresh! Wear clothing that fits your figure. Men-Go to work (or interview) clean shaven Keep your hands manicured and clean.