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November 13, 2017

by: Shelaniejean L. Lim, MIT

Personality
Does Personality mean
Famous people?
Does
Development
means
Physical
growth?
Personality?

has charm
A positive
outlook
Personality?

has a smiling
face
Personality
A dynamic concept describing the
growth and development of a
persons totality

A set of physical and mental

characteristics that reflect how a
person looks, thinks, acts, and feels
Personality
What makes YOU the way you are

UNIQUE Characteristics
Where do I start from?
1. Be Yourself
There is something
that you can do
better than any
other
2. Adaptable to change
3. The ability to SMILE
4. Empowerment
5. Think and feel good
about yourself
6. An attitude of gratitude
7. A positive attitude as well
8. Learning from failure
9. Overcoming the guilt and
worry
10. Having clear goals
11. Having values clarification
12. Respect and value for people
13. Clarity and conviction in
communication
14. Free from envy and Ego
15. Ability to spread love
and happines
16. dont complain or criticize
what you cannot change
17. Give honest sincere aknowledgement
18. Challenging your beliefs
and fears
19. Shifting the focus
20. Stop procrastination
21. Making the right decisions
22. Never give-up
22. Continuously polling polish
23. Taking regular action
24. Success is a journey
Dress for Success:
Business Professional
and Casual
Why is it important?
First
impressions are important, especially
when it comes to job hunting.

Ifyou dont take your appearance seriously, you

give the impression that you will not take your
work seriously.
Why is it important?
Interview
Attire: most traditional and
conservative style

Professional
Attire: wear to an established job
that allows more freedom in attire

Business Casual: most relaxed style

Example: Interview attire
Black,navy, and dark grey
suits with little or no pattern
Long sleeved white colored
shirts (or subdued colors may
be appropriate, but white is
preferred)
Simpleties with minimal
patterns and tame colors
This look makes the right
first impression!
Shirts: Colors
White, off white, pale, blue shirts are preferred;
though you may wear dark colored shirts too.
(given below are the colours preferred by professionals)
Trousers
They should preferably be dark though you may wear
beige and with a dark colored shirt.
Example: Interview Professional attire
Moreexpressive and allows
more patterns and styles
Blazers
and pants that
coordinate but not
necessarily match
Generallylong sleeves but
some short sleeves may be
appropriate
Notice there is more freedom
with color!
Example: Business Casual attire
A classic suit
A navy or black blazer and skirt
A cardigan sweater
A plain white or cream blouse in
silk or rayon or a tailored tee
Witha light colored jacket or
sweater wear a darker colored
blouse.
Most relaxed. Khakis and polo
shirts are appropriate
 You may wear formal
shirt/trousers
Preferably choose small prints or self colors.
Avoidplunging necklines, sleeveless and tightfitting
clothes
Accessories
Shoes should be pumps or medium heels,
flats in black, navy, taupe, or burgundy

Pursesshould be medium or small sized

purse that matches your outfit
Shoes or Sandals
Shoes with 1 - inch
heels are standard.
You may wear a pair
with smaller heels or
a flat pair.
Stick with a
black/brown pair.
Be sure your shoes are
polished and that your
heels are intact.
Shoes
Wear a good pair
of leather shoes -
Black and
brown/tan shoes

Shoesmust be
polished
everyday
 Belts and Bags
Coordinate with the other items worn
Make black, navy, or burgundy handbag and
briefcase the smallest size possible to still
be functional
Purse/ briefcase compact and functional--
small as possible
Apart from your working bag if
you are carrying an additional bag,
preferably, carry a black or
a brown one
Belts
Wear only formal belts with a sleek buckle.
As thumb rule, match your belt to your shoes.
WATCHES
Preferably wear leather strapped watches.
Ifyou wear a metal strapped watch, make sure
that it fits the wrist well
 Jewelries
Jewelry should be the same as business
professional--gold-tone or silver jewelry is best
Basic is best--follow the rule of 1-3
No dangling earrings
Classic-style watch with black, gold, or silver-
tone band
Earrings
Wear stubs or small rings
Bracelets/Bangles:
You may wear either a bracelet or a bangle.
Avoid both
Ties
No loud colors or patterns
Below are some well accepted patterns and colors
Socks
Choose a color that coordinates with your
trousers (usually black, dark gray, dark brown, or
dark blue)
Make sure they are long enough not to expose
your skin when you sit down.
As a thumb rule, do not wear white socks.
Wear clean socks to avoid bad odour
Ties
 Hygiene
From the Greek word
hygies(Hygiea- Goddess of Health)

Meaning

healthy, sound
Personal Hygiene
Regular Routine of Personal Care
Washing and Grooming of
Hair
Face and Skin
Teeth
Ears
Hands
Nails
Feet
Hair
Hair is made of dead cells.
Hair is important because it brings oil to the
surface of the skin.
Hair helps warm the body by trapping a layer
of air next to the scalp
Massage your scalp well. It will remove
dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt
Brush hair daily
Wash combs and brushes frequently
Dont share combs, brushes etc.
Why Brush Your Hair?
Brushing helps keep the scalp clean by
loosening and removing dust and dead
cells.
It also adds shine
Hair and Scalp Problem
Dandruff
Head lice
Splitting and breaking
Hair and Scalp Problem
Dandruff
flakingof the outer layer of dead skin cells
on the scalp. This condition is usually
caused by dry skin. There is no cure for
dandruff, but it can be controlled with
special shampoos.
Hair and Scalp Problem
Head Lice
Parasitic insects that live on the hair shaft
and cause itching.
Lice cant fly or jump from person to
person, but they are easy to catch from
other people.
Splitting & Breaking
Too much heat can cause the layered cells
of your hair to split apart and even break off.
Wind,chlorine, chemical treatments, and
permanent hair dye can weaken hair in the same
way.
Ifyou put your hair in a ponytail , use a coated
rubber band or soft cloth hair band.
Noncushioned or uncovered elastic bands can
cause severe breakage.
Skin
The human skin is the outer covering of the body.
Functions of Skin
Protection.
Vitamin D formation
Temperature control
Sensation
Water resistance
Control of evaporation
Excretion
Absorption
Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Poor hygiene
Foods such as
onions and
garlic
What makes acne worse?

Oil-based makeup, suntan oil, hair jells and spray.

For girls, menstruation
For Boys it may get worse because they have more
skin oil.
Squeezing or picking at blemishes
Hard scrubbing of the skin
Skin Care Tips
Bathe or shower regularly using soap
Do not scrub violently
If possible, bathe or shower after
exercise especially after sweating
Use antiperspirants decreases perspiration and cover odor
with a manly smell
Wear clean clothes
Reduce stress levels which irritates the skin
Maintain a healthy diet
Skin Care Tips
Wash your face 2 times a day.
Avoid washing too often, as the skin will
become irritated and dry out.
Keep oily hair away from your skin
Avoid touching acne except when
washing
Dont squeeze or pick the pimples
Try to avoid touching the face.
Keep hands clean by washing them often
Protect yourself from the sun
Teeth
Healthy teeth and gums enable you to:
Chew food thoroughly
Speak clearly
Give shape and structure to your mouth
Hands
 Hair, Fingernails and Make-up
Hair should be properly setup
Makeupshould accentuate features rather than
jumping out--eyes and lips important
communication tools
Fingernailsshould be well maintained with
subtle polish or the natural look
 Feet Care
Large collection of sweat glands live in our feet
Wash your feet well at least once a day.
Drythem carefully, especially between the
toes.
Keep feet and skin clean and dry
Change socks daily
Avoid walking barefoot in public areas
Make Hygiene part of your
daily routine
Spot the Hazards: Personal Hygiene Practices
The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues
The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues

Dont Wear This!

The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues
1. Carrying a backpack or fannypack instead of a
briefcase or portfolio:
2. Sunglasses on top of your head or headphones
around your neck.
3. Too-short skirts: Forget what some of those gals
on 'The Apprentice' are wearing. Your skirt
should cover your thighs when you are seated.
The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues
4. The wrong tie: Ties should be made of silk,
no less than three and a quarter inches wide
with a conservative pattern. Image
consultants say the best colors are red or
burgundy.
5. Overly bright or large-patterned clothing:
With the possible exception of creative fields
like advertising, it's best to stick with navy,
black or gray.
The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues
6. Heavy makeup on women (or any makeup on a
man)
7. Earrings on men: avoid wearing any jewelry unless
it is a wedding ring, class ring or watch
8. More than one set of earrings on women
9. Facial piercings, tongue jewelry or visible tattoos
10. Ill-fitting clothes: Few people can wear things
straight off the rack. Spending $ for tailoring.
The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues
11. Long fingernails, especially with bright or specialty
polishes.
13. Short-sleeved shirts, even worse when worn with a tie
14. Fishnets, patterned hosiery or bare legs (no matter how
tan you are).
15. Men whose socks don't match their shoes, or whose
socks are too short and leave a gap of
16. Rumpled or stained clothing: If interviewing late in the
day.
The Biggest Non-Verbal Cues
17. Scuffed or inappropriate footwear, including
sneakers, stilettos, open-toed shoes and sandals
18. Strong aftershaves, perfumes or colognes: Many
people are allergic to certain scents.
19. Belts and shoes that don't match
20. Telltale signs that your wearing a new suit. Remove
all tags and extra buttons -- and remember to cut off
the zigzag thread that keeps pockets and slits closed!
Follow these. Success will follow you