Must-dos for men to be job-ready
At a time when everyone is struggling to get the best jobs, looking well groomed can lend you an edge over your uninitiated rivals. From choosing the right outfits to taking care of your appearance, experts suggest how to look your best without trying too hard.
Ace the suit: Your first impression is always a lasting impression, hence, focus on power dressing for success. So, either opt for pure business formals that exude professionalism or smart casuals known to be a combination of casual and business attire.
Smarten up: Among the many factors that contribute to a man looking his confident best, is his appearance. A face with an unkempt beard, is a strict no-no, so groom your beard properly, on all sides. Ungroomed, scruffy beards can often look unhygienic, as well. Trim the side burns properly, and do not leave them unkempt — the ideal size of the side burn is mid-ear length. Use a good quality razor for a smooth shave early in the morning,
A FACE WITH AN UNKEMPT BEARD LOOKS UNHYGIENIC, AND IS A STRICT NO-NO, SO GROOM YOUR BEARD AND TRIM THE SIDE BURNS
avoiding any nicks and cuts. Using an aftershave is a must.
De-accessorise: Move over your daily college accessories because anything loud and flashy can be a major turn off while also creating distraction. Wearing hand-bands and unwanted accessories tends to send across unprofessional vibes.
Personal hygiene: Body hygiene is an important aspect which cannot be ignored. You will directly be shown the way out if you have a bad body or mouth odour. That does not mean that you apply a full blast of deodorant -- some light scented deo/perfume which smells good should work well.