Personality Grooming

Personality Grooming

1. Naveed Siddiqui PhD. M.B.E. PgDip Information Technology Founder & CEO – Naveed Media Academy www.facebook.com/NaveedAhmedSiddiqui33 www.linkedin.com/in/dr-naveed-siddiqui-191a4b2b www.youtube.com/user/nvd30 www.youtube.com/user/NaveedAhmedSiddiqui3 [email protected] 00971 56 237 4597

2. CON T E NTS  Objectives  What is grooming?  What is personal grooming?  Reasons for personal grooming  Personal grooming essentials

3. Obj e ct i v es  Importance of personal grooming  Relation between personal appearance & image projection

4. 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

5. 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. ,

6. REASONS FOR PERSONAL GROOMING Boosting one’s confidence Improving communication Language speaking abilities Widening ones scope of knowledge 5.Developing certain hobbies or skills

7. 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.

8. 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

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

10. THE FIRST IMPRESSION  Created in the first 5-10 seconds of a meeting / conversation  Give the impression that you are competent, knowledgeable and professional  Appeal the senses  Remember first impression are the best impressions

11. Appearance – General  Clothes must not be tight  Necklines must not be plunging  Nails-hair-neat and well kept

12. App e arance  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

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

14. P e rcep t io n p eopl e f orm Some of the perceptions people can form solely from your appearance are;  Your professionalism  Your level of sophistication  Your intelligence  Your credibility

15. Personal grooming habits Grooming involves all the aspect of your body:  Overall cleanliness  Hair  Nails  Teeth  Uniform / attire  Make-up

16. Personal grooming habits  It is your crowning glory  Keep it at a length and style at which you can maintain it  Wash your hair at least once a week

17. 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.

18. Hair styles - Males  Not 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

19. 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 bun  Should be well groomed with a neat appearance at all times  Hair holding devices should be plain and of natural colours. 

20. Nails  Clip nails short, along their shape  A healthy body ensures healthy nails  Brittle or discolored nails show up deficiency or diseases conditions

21. Bod y Language  Can reveal feelings  Postures are important  Hands / legs – avoid fidgeting  Face-window to the soul  Eye contact  Smile

22.  Make eye contact with th e 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.

23.  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.

24.  Pay attention be attentive and show interest.  Listen  Don'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.

25.  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.

26. The Handshake  Most widely accepted form of first contact  Should be firm not bone crushing  Palm neither facing upward or downward  Make eye contact and step into the handshake.

27. The Nose knows  ‘success = 10 % inspiration + perspiration’- Thomas Edison  Ensure the breath is fresh  Smelly socks can be avoided by wearing clean socks everyday

28. NOW IT'S TIME TO SPEAK

29. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY  You don't have to use large words to do it. Simply take a d e ep b r e a t h, and r e l ax your t one. Ye s t he t on e , t he w ay your vo i ce sounds, makes all the difference.

30. V o ice  The moment a person speaks he / she can be judged  Must sound sincere and confident  Pronunciation is important  Tone of voice  Loudness  Avoid using slangs

31.  Shaky voice - Communica t es nervousness, unsure, non-confident. R us h e d voi c e - Co mm un i c a t es inability to listen, or slow down. Q u i e t voice - Co mm un i ca t es 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.

32.  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

33. Et iqu e tte  Do unto others as you would like them do to you  Good manners  Politeness  Creates goodwill

34. ALL THE BEST

35. Naveed Siddiqui PhD. M.B.E. PgDip Information Technology Founder & CEO – Naveed Media Academy www.facebook.com/NaveedAhmedSiddiqui33 www.linkedin.com/in/dr-naveed-siddiqui-191a4b2b www.youtube.com/user/nvd30 www.youtube.com/user/NaveedAhmedSiddiqui3 [email protected] 00971 56 237 4597