Dressing the part of the job is one way to show everyone
that you mean business- but don’t forget that personal grooming and hygiene is
just as important! Have you ever been around a co-worker that unfortunately wasn’t
the nicest smelling one in the room? I know I have. Remember that you will be
working with these people for a long time and the last thing you need is to be
judged or looked down upon just because of your lack of hygiene. Proper
grooming and professional appearance are important to gain not just positive
impression but also respect in the workplace. Showing a lack of hygiene may
lead to poor image and may interfere with your chance of getting good
impression and positive feedbacks from your workmates and superiors. The
following are some tips to keep in mind and help you out:
1.
Don’t go too crazy with the perfume/cologne
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Be sensitive to the people you work around with
and don’t cause future problems by wearing too strong of a scent.
2.
Wear deodorant
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Let’s be real, some people forget this step when
rushing in the morning after hitting that snooze button 5 times. A tip would be
to keep a small travel size deodorant in your purse or in your car for a quick
stroke across those pits!
3.
Brush your teeth!
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After eating that tuna sandwich for lunch, you
may find that some people are moving away from your face when you speak to
them. Avoid the embarrassment and keep a small travel sized toothbrush, tooth
paste and mouth wash in a small bag in your purse or inside your desk. You
never know when you’ll need it. Gum is always a convenient thing to have as
well!
4.
Lastly, make sure your hair looks presentable
and professional. Don’t wake up and go to work with bed head hair. Take 10
minutes of your time to style it, add some products and look your best. Remember
if you look good, you feel good
Those are some tips that I found in my life to be very
useful and can potentially save you from any embarrassing looks or comments.
Have you ever had an unpleasant co-worker that just didn’t seem to try to
maintain themselves? Let me know in the comments below about that encounter!
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