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

3. PERCEPTION EQUALS REALITY
TWO Stages
Sustained
Initial Perception
Perception
(immediate)
(over time)

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

13. MAKE YOURSELF UP-outer
and inner
 Skin care
 Hair Care
 Make up
 Confidence building
 Polish yourself-in and out
to be contd..

14. POWER DRESSING!!
First of all, you are seen and then spoken to.
Therefore, dress well ALWAYS.

15. What should I wear?
I
Don’t
Think
So !!

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.

17. Gentlemen – What to Wear!

18. Gentlemen – What to
Wear!

19. Gentlemen – What to
Wear!

20. Gentlemen – What Not to
Wear!

21. Gentlemen – What Not to
Wear!

22. Gentlemen – What Not to
Wear!

23. Gentlemen – What Not to
Wear!

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!

27. Dress for Success

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.

29. Ladies – What to Wear!

30. Ladies – What to Wear!

31. Ladies – What to Wear!
It’s ok to wear
a sleeveless
dress.

32. Ladies – What to Wear!

33. Dress Shoes
Pumps
Open-toe
Dress
“Mules”
Slingbacks

34. Sandals only with Indian Formal

35. Ladies – What Not to Wear!

36. Ladies – What Not to Wear!

37. NO Backless, See-through, Tight-fitting,
Spaghetti Straps, Strapless, Extremely
Short Skirts/Dresses, Low-Cut
Blouses/Tops

38. Ladies – What Not to Wear!

39. NO Latest Trends (Keep These “Baby
Dolls” for your non-conference
activities)

40. Ladies – What Not to Wear!

41. Ladies – What Not to Wear!

42. Dress for Success

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.

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

51. “dress badly and they
remember the clothes; dress
well and they remember the
person”

52. Thank you!!!