Walking Tall

Walking Tall: key steps to total image impact – Lesley Everett

(Self-published, £10.99)

Although this book isn’t specifically targeted at PA’s, it’s a great reference and training book for any office professional wishing to update their appearance and enhance their personal brand.

The author encourages you to take a look through your wardrobe and gives great guidance on colours and patterns, as well as the type of material and cut of suits, dresses and jackets you should wear.

There is an extremely useful and well-written section on people’s perception of what is acceptable attire for “dress-down day”. The book is full of fabulous tips, such as not wearing your suit jacket while travelling to avoid creases, using lighter cologne or perfume for the office and the kind of accessories that project a professional image.

It also covers gestures and body language and makes you think about how others will perceive you. I found it informative for both male and female office workers who are looking to up their game and would recommend it as an interview preparation tool.

Julia Robertson-Avenell, Senior Administrator, Hays