BY Ume-Amen

CONTENTSObjectivesWhat is grooming?What is personal grooming? Reasons for personal groomingPersonal grooming essentials

Objectives Importance of personal groomingRelation between personal appearance & image

projection

What is grooming? It is the process of making yourself look neat &

attractive The things which you do to make yourself and your

appearance tidy & pleasant

What is personality grooming?Personality grooming means to improve one’s outer and inner self to bring about a positive change to life. Each individual has a distinct persona that can be developed, polished and refined.

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REASONS FOR PERSONAL GROOMING1.Boosting one’s confidence2. Improving communication 3. Language speaking abilities 4. Widening ones scope of knowledge5.Developing certain hobbies or skills

6.Learning fine etiquettes and manners

7.Adding style and grace to the way one looks

8.Talks, walks and overall imbibing oneself with positivity, liveliness and peace.

PERSONAL GROOMING ESSENTIALS The whole process of this

development takes place over a period of time. Even though there are many crash courses in personality development that are made available to people of all age groups. Implementing this to your

routine and bringing about a positive change in oneself takes a considerable amount of time.

THE FIRST IMPRESSIONCreated in the first 5-10 seconds of a meeting /

conversationGive the impression that you are competent,

knowledgeable and professionalAppeal the sensesRemember first impression are the best impressions

Appearance – General Clothes must not be tightNecklines must not be plungingNails-hair-neat and well kept

Appearance 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

Your professionalism, intelligence and the trust, people form in you is mainly due to your appearance

Perception people form Some of the perceptions people can form solely from your appearance are;

Your professionalism Your level of sophistication Your intelligence Your credibility

Personal grooming habits Grooming involves all the aspect of your body:

Overall cleanlinessHairNailsTeethUniform / attireMake-up

Personal grooming habitsIt is your crowning glory Keep it at a length and style at which you can

maintain itWash your hair at least once a week

SHIRTS“As a rule, the simpler the better”

Color: White, off white, pale, blue shirts are preferred;

though you may wear dark colored shirts too.

Hair styles - MalesNot fall over the ears, eyebrows or even touch the

back of the collar Will always present a neat appearance Facial hair should be neat Trimmed moustaches, sideburns Beard not recommended

Hairstyles – females Tie your hair in a neat style, with hair pulled back

from face Hair if longer than jaw line should be tied into a bunShould be well groomed with a neat appearance at all

timesHair holding devices should be plain and of natural

colours.

Nails Clip nails short, along their shapeA healthy body ensures healthy nailsBrittle or discolored nails show up deficiency or

diseases conditions

Body LanguageCan reveal feelingsPostures are importantHands / legs – avoid fidgetingFace-window to the soulEye contactSmile

Make eye contact with the people for a few seconds at a time.

Smile and nod (at appropriate times) when a person is talking , don't overdo it. Don't laugh unless the person does first.

Be polite and keep an even tone to your speech. Don't be too loud or too quiet.

Don't slouch.

Do relax and lean forward a little towards the communicator so you appear interested and engaged.

Don't lean back You will look too casual and relaxed.

Keep your feet on the floor and your back against the lower back of the chair.

Pay attention be attentive and show interest.

ListenDon't interrupt Stay calm Even if you had a bad experience at a previous position or were fired, keep your emotions to yourself and do not show anger or frown.

Be sure what to do with your hands Hold a pen and your notepad or rest an arm on the chair or on your lap, so you look comfortable. Don't let your arms fly around the room when you're making a point.

The HandshakeMost widely accepted form of first contactShould be firm not bone crushingPalm neither facing upward or downwardMake eye contact and step into the handshake.

The Nose knows‘success = 10 % inspiration + perspiration’- Thomas

EdisonEnsure the breath is freshSmelly socks can be avoided by wearing clean socks

everyday

NOW IT'S TIME TO SPEAK

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY You don't have to use large words to do it. Simply take a deep breath, and relax your tone. Yes the tone, the way your voice sounds, makes all the difference.

Voice The moment a person speaks he / she can be judgedMust sound sincere and confidentPronunciation is important Tone of voiceLoudnessAvoid using slangs

Shaky voice - Communicates nervousness, unsure, non-confident.- Rushed voice - Communicates inability to listen, or slow down.- Quiet voice - Communicates timidness; similar to shaky.You don't want to sound passive, yet you don't want to sound arrogant. Try to establish a tone somewhere in the middle.

Ask questions based on the position, and the description they gave you. This communicates strong interest in the job and company. Do ask questions that only benefit you.

Thank everyone

Etiquette Do unto others as you would like them do to youGood mannersPolitenessCreates goodwill

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