1. PERSONALITY
ENHANCEMENT
WHAT IS IT??
Personality is made up of the characteristic
patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors
that make a person unique.
2. WHAT IS GROOMING
It is the process of
making yourself look
neat and attractive. LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD
The things which you
do to make yourself
and your appearance
tidy and pleasant.
FEEL GOOD DO GOOD
4. Initial and Sustained Perception
Initial : Sustained :
Presence Personal substance n
Appearance Professionalism
Attitude Integrity
Attire Civility
Awareness Work etiquette n
Discipline
5. Clothes and Manners do not make the man
but, when he is made, they greatly improve
his appearance…
Whether this is real or imaginary the most
important fact is that your appearance
influences the opinions of everyone
around you…
6. Perceptions people form solely
from your appearances :
Your Professionalism
Your level of Sophistication
Your Intelligence
Your Credibility
7. GROOMING involves all the
aspects of yourself
Overall cleanliness
Hair
Nails
Teeth
Attire/ Uniform
Make-up
8. HAIR-Your Crowning Glory
Recommended to not fall over the ears,
eyebrows or even touch the back of the
collar
Facial hair should be neatly trimmed
(moustache, sideburns, beard)
9. Style your hair in a neat hairstyle
considering the shape of your face
Identify your hair type,and use shampoo
and conditioner accordingly
Facial hair to be removed if required
Hair holding devices should be black in
colour and not very flashy
10. Nails
Well-trimmed, well shaped and filed at all
time
For girls-maintain a moderate length
Treat brittle/discolored nails
Neutral coloring is preferred
For boys-varnish nails occasionally
11. ATTIRE-Your image is a
powerful Business Tool
Types of Attire
Business/Corporate Smart Casual Formal
Business Casual Casual Semi-formal
Informal
12.
13. MAKE YOURSELF UP-outer
and inner
Skin care
Hair Care
Make up
Confidence building
Polish yourself-in and out
to be contd..
16. Clothing Tips for Men
Conservative 2-piece
dark suit, navy blue or
medium to dark gray.
Long sleeved blue or
white shirt.
Silk tie complimenting
in color or style
Black dress socks
Dark polished shoes
and matching belt
Jewelry – No
bracelets, earrings or
large rings.
24. ATTENTION GENTLEMEN!!!
DO’s
Wear a conservative tie
NOTE: Tip of the tie should
sit slightly above the belt
buckle
Be clean shaven
DON’Ts
Wear white socks
TIP: Try to match socks with
belt
Wear a tie that is too wide or
too narrow
25. FABRICS
Stay away from velvet, vinyl,
shiny, furry, slinky materials
Fabrics recommended are those
that do not wrinkle easily
TIP 1: Purchase fabrics that have
a small percentage of lycra that
adds comfort and resists
creases. Suggested fabrics are
polyester, wool (suits), cotton
shirts
TIP 2: When purchasing a suit,
twist the fabric of the sleeves
and hold it in place for 10
26. SHOES
POLISH and SHINE your shoes!
Always wear socks
TIP: Make sure socks are high enough to
cover skin when sitting down
You should be able to walk comfortably in
your shoes i.e. Heels should not be too
high
GENTLEMEN should stay away from steel
toes and other rugged shoes
NEVER wear open toe shoes!
28. Clothing Tips for Women
Dark conservative suit.
Two piece 1 or 2 button
jacket and knee length
skirt or Pant.
White or light colored
long sleeved blouse that
is not low cut.
Black well polished shoes
with 1 to 1½ inch heels.
Limited conservative
jewelry.
43. HAIR & MAKEUP
Style hair as conservatively
as possible
Do not dye hair color too
flashy e.g. red, green, etc.
Wear as little makeup as
possible
Don’t wear brightly colored
lipsticks or eye shadows, too
much blush because the
interviewer might not like it
or it may accidentally get on
your clothing
44. PERSONAL HYGIENE
ALWAYS take a shower
Wear antiperspirant in case you get
nervous
Brush your teeth before the interview
Don’t chew gum, eat a breath mint
instead
Don’t wear heavy smelling
perfumes/cologne, it may irritate the
interviewer
Have clean finger nails and hands
Stay away from nail polish if
possible.
45.
46. Grooming – men
shave
skincare
manicures
teeth
personal hygiene
one in four men do
not shower daily
dirty fingernails go
uncleaned mostly
47. Grooming - women
skincare A recent survey showed
that women who wear
hair – cut, colour, make-up have a
condition competitive edge over
make-up their bare faced
colleagues
perfume – be
The Times, 30 th December
careful
2003
manicure / Women who wear
pedicure make-up earn, on
teeth average, 20% more
than women who wear
no make-up
48. First impressions
within three seconds of seeing a person for the
first time we have decided their:
– social status
– politics
– education
– religion
– sexuality
– friendliness / approachability
– aptitude
49. First impressions: the 93% rule
38% tone,
55%
pitch &
appearance
pace of
& body
your voice
language
7% what
you say
50.
51. “dress badly and they
remember the clothes; dress
well and they remember the
person”