CREATING FIRST IMPRESSION & GROOMING:
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CREATING FIRST IMPRESSION & GROOMING:
Often you have heard the famous phrase
–‘First impression is the last impression’. Have you ever thought what this
impression is, how it is formed, why first impression is so important and how
one can make first impression extraordinarily?
According to Oxford dictionary impression
is an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one
formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence. As the
definition highlights when we meet somebody for the first time without knowing
much about other in totality we create an idea about him/her. In fact a study
by Harvard Business School social psychologist, Amy Cuddy, says that if in
first few seconds of meeting we are able to show trustworthiness and confidence
as leading trait of our personality then we earn a long lasting relationship.
And these two traits are conveyed not on the basis of one’s intelligence or
experience, rather than on basis of one’s attire and grooming level. Thus one
has to work on these two aspects of one’s personality to make first impression
extraordinary.
Grooming:
The second important area which helps you
to create a first good impression is grooming. The Oxford dictionary defines
grooming as a noun (derived from ‘groom’) which means to have a neat and tidy
appearance. It is imperative to take care of your overall appearance which
includes neatness and cleanliness of body and hair. It also includes how we
manage accessories which we put up with our clothes like belt, shoes, purse,
watch, jewellery etc. Daily grooming is a must –must especially for work place.
Your health, as well as the health of others, depends on your practices of
personal cleanliness. Also, if we are not well groomed then even the most
costly clothes do not help a person to create a good impression. Overdo of
make–up and use of accessories can destroy the most professional attire. Thus,
to have a true professional formal look at workplace one has to take care of many
do’s and do not’s of dressing and grooming. The following general grooming tips
help you to be professionally groomed:
1.) Hair: Clean and neatly styled, no wet
hair, no over the top colours or hairstyles.
2.) Shoes: Polished and in good condition.
3.) Nails: Clean, trimmed, neatly
manicured. For women no extreme colors or length.
4.) Cosmetics: Makeup should be
conservative, aim for a natural, polished look.
5.) Perfume/Cologne: Use very little or not
at all, clothes should be odour free (no smoke smell!)
6.) Facial Hair: Clean shaven or trimmed
very short and neat.
7.) Tattoos: Cover all tattoos if possible.
No Tattoo should be visible.
8.) Piercings: Remove all facial and body
piercings. For women one earring per ear and for Men no earrings allowed.
9.) Back-packs: Do not take a back-pack to
an on-site interview.
10.)
Purse: A small, conservative handbag or business tote bag is acceptable. Bag
should coordinate with shoe colour.
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