Do you want to get a raise or promotion?  Do you want to persuade your coworkers to support one of your pet projects?  Or do you simply want to date someone you work with?  All these things are easier when people find you attractive. Dating a coworker can be messy.  If this is your goal, carefully consider the repercussions if the relationship were to go south: you might get fired, transferred, reassigned, or just have to endure an unpleasant work environment where you face your ex every day. Don’t try to become more attractive to everyone at work.  Do not date multiple people in your workplace or you may get a bad reputation.  Dress and tailor your appearance to appeal to the individual whose affections you seek. Find out what the person whose interest you’re trying to attract is into.  What makes them laugh?  What impresses them?  What music do they like to listen to?  Having a common interest with someone will make you more attractive in their eyes. Certain physical positions can nonverbally express that you’re available and interested in someone.  When you show you’re interested, the person you want to appear more attractive to will see it as a green light and if they’re interested too, they will reciprocate.  Laugh loudly or spread your arms out if you’re a man.  If you’re a woman, make eye contact, look down for a bit and gather or comb your hair.  Then, look up at the person you want to attract without bringing your chin up. Be friendly without coming on too strong.  There’s a fine line between acting interested in your coworker's life and being potentially invasive.  Be approachable and act interested in all of your coworkers, but don’t go overboard with personal comments or questions.  Ask very open-ended questions (“How are you?”, “What are you working on these days?”) about your co-worker's personal and working life and let them give you the cue as to how much information they're willing to share. Remember people’s names and their life details.  People tend to find you more attractive when you continue to call them by name and if you demonstrate that you actually know something personal about them. For example, you could say, “Hi Bob, how was your mom’s 75th birthday party last weekend?” Remembering these specifics shows that you care, which definitely makes you attractive to others. Spend time establishing your ability to be confidential.  Once they know you're a good listener, they'll find you more attractive. Don't support office gossip or undermining talk. Let others know that you won't be drawn into gossip or casting aspersions on others in the workplace. Be willing to help a coworker in need without looking for something in return.  Be generous with your time and earn the reputation that you're the kind of person who is helpful without being conditional.  Assisting others with no hope of reward is the kind of quality which attracts others. Praise their work in public and private.  “Great job on that report” is a kind comment which will make them feel good.  You can also, within reason, praise a coworker’s appearance.  “That’s a nice tie” is an acceptable compliment which could attract your coworker.  “Your butt looks great in those pants” is an inappropriate comment which constitutes sexual harassment. Consult coworkers for their insight and solicit their participation in projects or even a personal dilemma, depending on the extent of trust within your relationship.  During a group project, turn to a coworker and ask what he/she thinks about a certain statistic or idea.  Bringing people together and getting involved can be pretty sexy, especially when individuals feel that you have personally made an effort to help their talents shine in front of others. Make yourself more attractive to others in the office by forming more personal relationships with those coworkers you feel a connection with.  Plan outings, dinners, and events with your coworkers so you grow closer with them. Be as inclusive as possible of other coworkers you're less inclined to want to spend outside-of-work time with.  Have a chat at the water cooler, find out about their pets or children, and ask after them regularly. In other words, spread your charm around. What's more appealing in a workplace setting than a brainy individual?  A brainy individual who does what he or she sets out to do!  Demonstrate your powerhouse intellect while working on a collaborative project or presentation, in a way that bolsters everyone's participation and leaves nobody out.  Always be subtle, and don’t brag.  Be a dependable, stand-out employee––someone that every coworker (and boss) knows will get the job done above and beyond expectations. Be that “go to” person that everyone knows is the best man or woman for the job. More than being just someone to "go to", be a willing guide, teacher or mentor to others.  When everyone knows you're willing to both listen and give useful advice, you'll attract positive attention.

Summary: Decide why you want to become more attractive to someone at work. Stay focused on your special someone. Show interest with body language. Show an interest in your coworkers. Be helpful. Compliment your coworker. Share responsibility with your coworker. Treat trusted and admired coworkers as friends. Impress your coworkers with your hard work.


Look at CLS/MT (Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist) or CLT/MLT (Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician) programs. American Medical Technologists, the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel or the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology are some of the better known certification bodies.  Professional associations vary in certification requirements for lab scientists, therefore check with each association. Employers may require specific certifications. Gather all of your important documents verifying your work and training experience (employer documentation, letters of authenticity, certificates, etc) and your education (transcripts and degrees). You must also apply to take the exam, paying an application fee between $100-200.  Different certification organizations may have slightly different requirements and application fees. Following the approval process of your application, you will be able to schedule the date of your exam. For some licensing bodies, you have a three-month window to schedule the exam.  Start studying as soon as you finish the application so you have plenty of time. There are many online practice tests and review courses available to help you study. If you know other people taking the exam around the same time, try forming a study group. Practice tests are the best way to gauge your knowledge. Take one every few weeks to see how you’re improving.   Study early and often. Don’t try to learn too many things at once or you may get study fatigue. Focus on one or two topics each day to study in depth. Review the same subjects every few days to keep them fresh. On the day of the exam, make sure you aren’t hungry and have eaten a decent meal. The exam is taken on the computer and is called an adaptive test: the exam gets harder as you get more questions correct. Make sure you have the basic computer skills necessary to take an exam on the computer.
Summary: Pursue national certification. Apply for the certification. Schedule your exam. Study for the certification exam. Take the certification exam.