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J : i6a THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesday, November 22, 1966 Vitality, Energy Eliminate Rut By ROBERTA ROESCH "I'm a loser instead of a winner when it comes to at- tracting attention at work," wrote a reader, "and since this has been my story for the last five years I feel it's time for a change. 'As things stand now I might as well be a filing cabinet stuck in a hidden corner for all the interest I evoke from .employ- ers and employees alike. "Empiwyers buzz when they want me and co-workers say *Good morning.' But aside from that, the people at work don't even know I exist. Om ins terriiics spe: une it's getting me no opportunitie fast."' If this is the rut you are in, too, here are some things to do to develop your job personality and attract attention at work. Develop a zest for living. All too often people who are un- noticed lack the kind of vitality, enthusiasm and effervescence that lets people know they are alive. Try exhibiting these traits every day. -- Be actively aware of people. "Light up'? when they talk to you. When you~ talk to them, put everything in terms of "you" rather than "I." Think ahead. Anticipate their needs. Then make yourself stand out in their minds by being sensitive to those needs and doing some- thing about them if you can. | Force yourself each and every | day to develop more of your | mental resources. : ee Improved Appearance Can Help Promotion What's a quick way to im- prove your appearance for the job opportunities you want? That's a question I'm _fre- quently asked when people em- ployed in one job have their eyes on something else. I was asked it only this week in a talk I had with a woman who presently works in a typing pool for a large corporation. "Now that i'm back in an office after 15 years at the kitchen sink," this woman said, "TI realize my looks went dcwn the drain during that stint at nome, "Frankly, it's a terrible shock to see how drab and dull I look next to the chic, attractive women who have the kind of jture is just yourself over well. This will give you added funds to buy good clothes that will last while they help you create the image you need for the job opportunity you want. LOOK OUTSTANDING 5. In the process of acquiring these clothes, save your money until you are able to purchase all st one time one weil co- ordinated well-fitted outfit that is "something". instead of sev- eral items that add up to '"'noth- ing" even though the expendi- the same. When appearance is important, it is better to look outstanding in one | outfit money. than _ insignificant in 6. In addition to a trim figure and fashionable wardrobe, al- ways have clean, well-styled hair and up - to - the - minute makeup that highlight your best features. You will find beauty columns and articles a nevem ending lesson in how to carry out this part of your personal overhaul. WELCOMES PAT SISSON 723-6901 FOR PERSONALIZED SERVICES "The Ultimote in Hairstyling ond- Shading" ~ THE HOUSE OF FLAIRE COIFFEURS | would like ot this time to oppologize for any inconven- ience incurred by my potrons and | hope to see you and new patrons over the festive season Pat Sisson 14 Ontario St. job opportunities I would like to have myself. And to get these chances, I know I'll have to do myself over, since a stylish, up- to-the minute look seems to count in this firm. "So give me some pointers on doing this quickly. I can't waste any time." |THE WAY BACK There's no quick way to ef- fect a change from the drab to the high-fashion look. 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