Grooming Tips For Men In The Work Environment

The work culture of the corporate world has been very dynamic in recent times. Hence the employment terms and conditions have changed drastically in recent times. Right from the time of interview, the first impression scores the points that are essential for the final selection of an individual. While there has been a lot talked out the resumes and profiles, communication, way of presentation in terms of appearance and grooming has also become an important criteria of selection. Be it a recruitment consultancy or a company, all have talked about necessity of grooming that creates an impression which is carried on to the evaluation phase. However, while women grooming has been quite in talks, not much have been spoken about the men grooming tips and techniques. Some men will say that it is not very usual affair but the times are changing pretty fast and this factor has been applicable for male candidates as well. So we list down certain essential tips for men’s grooming range.

• First and foremost, you need to take this thought process out of your mind that being a man means just wearing a shirt and trousers and going to work. Taking care of yourself has nothing to do with gender and now days that trend is pretty evident. So even before we go in to the grooming tips the basic pointers need to be addressed first hand. Keeping yourself clean is essential. Taking bath using preferred soaps and lotions is essential not only for presentation, but it keep you fresh all throughout the day.
• The second pointer that requires a serious attention is the hair and facial frizz. Choose a hairstyle that suits your facial structure and enhances your features. Same goes for the facial hair. If at all confused take professional help. It is better to keep away from over top hair styles that take the attention away from your performance. If at all you feel to have something wild, better to stick to temporary options rather than permanent dying or cuts.
• Next in line is the choice of clothes. Now days there are most companies who have reformed their policy towards business casuals’ rather strict formals. This opens up a huge option door for the choice of clothes in terms of semi casual shirts and trousers or jeans. But that does not essentially mean that you can go to your workplace wearing ripped jeans, over the top T-shirts and slippers. Keep your style toned down and choose colour options in pastel shades.
• Keep your shoes and socks in line with the trousers. You can either go for leather ones or if you feel like carrying a casual yet sophisticated look, the you can also opt for basic canvas shoes in single colour which goes well with business casuals.

Lastly, be careful with the accessories you carry. Be it a backpack, tie or pen. You need to keep in mind that just carrying an eccentric bag does not give out good impression. Be careful with the style and colour that is more formal.

Hand On Guide For An Interviewer

There has been a lot of discussions regarding interview preparations and grooming lessons for candidates. But there is another part of the story that comprises of the interviewer. Many recruitment agencies have now recognized the need to prepare the interviewers for the recruitment process as well. This is essential as it directly impacts the quality of recruitment and workforce creation and management in the longer run. While we talk about the preparation at the candidate end, a similar approach is also required at the employer end as well.

Below are certain measures to be taken for the process.

• First and foremost thumb rule for interviews is that, number of candidates should not be restricted. We all know that saying goes practice makes a man perfect. In this case, it is very true. When there is requirement for a single position, it is better to shortlist at least 10 to 12 candidates for the same and conduct the process. This increases the quality of the process and at the same time chances of finding the best of the lot. It helps in increasing the network channel and improves communication process for the interviewer as well.
• It is essential to treat the candidate like a client. The interviewer needs to sell the position at a desired package and along with other related pointers so as to make the offer lucrative. One needs to keep in mind that there is always a shortage of required skills and talent. So when a potential employee is located, the position needs to be sealed. In many cases, it has been observed that such candidates have multiple offers at hand and the interviewer needs to make his offer more attractive.
• Technical aspects and professional knowledge can be judged through evaluation tests and online tools. But in order to fit in to a company, the individual should be behaviourally compatible with the work culture. He or she should be able to contribute to the team culture and work towards learning initiative for productivity. Hence professional behavioural pattern, problem solving abilities and contribution to the team through ideas are essential. These can be evaluated by responses received from demo scenarios put forward in front of the candidate.
• The initial introduction with the candidate should include a brief description about the company, outline of the services, job role description, the service segment under which the specific job role will fall and interview process details . This helps the candidate to get a clear picture of the entire scenario and proceed accordingly which is a positive boost to the entire process.

Lastly there are certain minute details that need to be followed before, during and after the interview. Reviewing the resume before the process is essential. Sticking to the professionally related areas during discussion is crucial. Following up with the candidate using emails or phone call is important. It helps in keeping the prospect fresh in the candidate’s mind while he or she delegates on the employment opportunity.