Disciplining children is an art!

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“I know everything!”

This was what a 10 year old child told me when he stepped into my class more than a year ago. I was taken aback when he claimed he knew EVERYTHING in a rather smirk attitude.  His father who brought him to the class seemed very nice & humble.  The child tried reading his own book during class which of course, I didn’t allow.



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I have come to realize that disciplining children is really an art!  You need to manage their emotions, instill the right values and involve some play with psychology.  You also need to be creative when putting the message across such as play with words or find activities that will instill the value you want to teach.  If you are a parent, you must be recalling what are the words spoken or activities done with your children to send your message across.  I have heard the following advises numerous times:

1)      As parents, we have to set a good example. 

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2)      Parents must discipline the child when they make a mistake as the child’s action reflects his upbringing.

3)      Spare the rod, spoil the child!

The truth is CONSISTENCY!  Talk to the child when you are driving, when watching tv, when you come across an incident in the mall or in the restaurant.  Small actions or questions from the child can lead to a discussion and guiding them onto what is right and what is wrong.  You do not have to wait till a mistake is made before you discipline them!  Young children are at the age where they need to be guided to differentiate what is right and what is wrong.  The fact is, many of them will think that they know a lot of things already!

Start thinking about what kind of child you like yours to grow up to be.  Daily reminders and guidance will have to be based on the values you like to instill in them.  Being well mannered and appreciating others are attributes which will enable the child to make many friends and bring him far in life!

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International). 
 

Manners - teach them from young!

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“I don’t know what kind of mother you are!”  This was a statement I overheard a young boy telling his mother at a shopping mall a few years ago.  As a mother, I was heartbroken.  I believe strongly that no matter what mistakes a mother have made, there is no reason a child can be this disrespectful!

 

It is always a joy teaching children, knowing that they are receptive to learn and coming to class with an open mind and many experiences of their own to share with you.  You just got to be patient with them.:)  Having taught children for almost 7 years, I realized that all children can be taught!  It’s easy when they are as young as 1-2 years old and gets tougher as they grow older.  The simple pleasantries and sharing of things work for the very young and the manners get a little stricter when they are 3-4 years old and older.  Things like greeting/farewell, being considerate, behavior during meal, taking turns and how they express their unhappiness can be taught!  They pick up habits easily and adults need to lead the way and set a good example!

 There are several reasons why children pick up bad manners:

1)      The adults are busy working and they do not place importance in teaching their children manners.  They can’t wait to bring them out and buy what they want or eat than giving them any form of reprimanding.

2)      The adults themselves are not strict in ensuring good manners from the child.  It is common to hear “It’s ok, he is just a child”.   Enforcing a ‘PLEASE’ behind every request instills the value that they do not take others for granted.

3)      The adult themselves do not have the habit.  If you do not address elders at the table before the meal, how do you think you can enforce it with the children?

 

During my class, they were many occasions where the children will counter my request for them to behave well. 

1)      We discussed about sitting properly at the dining table, a child asked why his father put his leg up on the chair he was sitting on.

2)      We discussed about saying THANK YOU, a child asked why adults don’t say it when she pressed the lift for them.

These are some examples I had as well as after observing and chatting with parents.  There are also books available for the long list of manners to be shared with your children.  Whether you are a parent or not, don’t you think you should start leading by example and then teach the children around you?

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International). 
 

Menswear - what you should know

So much has been talked about on ladies wear that the men may feel neglected and they have to put in extra effort to find out more about dressing.  Let’s move the spotlight to men for this article!

Men can be quite extreme when it comes to dressing. 



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Type 1 : They value comfort more than anything else when dressing.  With Singapore’s warm climate, it seems impossible to get your message across to them to dress up alittle!  They love their t-shirts, singlets and bermudas!  Convincing them works only if one of their immediate family members is getting married or maybe invitation by some royal family! ;p  Often, they ignore the ‘formal’ dress code stated in the invite or wear jeans to friends’ wedding!

Type 2: It’s wonderful going out with male friends who enjoy dressing up!  They ensure that the outfit fits them to the T and taking care of finer details such as appropriate accessories, length of pants, correct colour of socks, matching of shoes and belts and colour of clothes.  However, it does stress their female counterparts sometimes if those ladies do not enjoy dressing as much as they do!



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So which is you or the guy you have in your mind now?

I admit that men do not have the luxury like ladies where there are endless designs and combinations when creating outfits.  However, it is the finer details that make a huge difference in men’s dressing.  Below are 5 tips all men should know.

1)      The tie should reach the middle of the buckle of the belt.

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2)      The amount of shirt tucked out should cover only half the belt.  Always check your image when you go to the washroom.  The shirt should not cover the whole belt.

3)      Ironed lines on the pants are important.  It is always very pleasing to see a man take the extra mile to look sharp.  These lines make you look taller too!

4)      The socks should match the colour of the pants.  This is to ensure that when the pants ride up when seated, the socks continue to cover the legs like the pants did.

5)      The belt and the shoes should match.  It gives that polished look!

This article should put you back on the right track (if you are not already there) and have succeeded in taking the first step to dressing well!  Men can have fun dressing up too!  Well dressed men do make others sit up and take a second look at them; making an impactful first impression! 


About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International). 
 

Mixing Patterns on an outfit

This question is often not just asked by ladies but also by the men!  The men needed to know if they can match patterned shirt with patterned tie.  From past experience, some people say you can mix patterns, some people think otherwise.  What do you think?

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The fact is, you can mix patterns on an outfit as long as you following the guidelines below.  Mixing patterns can be interesting or totally clashing.  Though it should be done with some caution, it does add interest to your dressing.  Here are some guidelines to ensure that you are on the right track with mixing patterns.

1)      Make sure you combine patterns that are of different scale to ensure that the patterns do not confuse the eye.

2)      Do the eye test yourself.   Looking into the mirror, look at your dress then your face.  Look at your dress then your face again.  Feeling satisfied with your dressing, your eye finally settles on your face, then you are combining them right.  If you finished the test with your eye fixed on your outfit and still wondering if it’s ok, then I suggest you make some changes to your outfit.



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Some creative people dress with the scale of the patterns being very close and bold.  They are threading on the thin line and must be careful not to create confusion.

However, on formal or business occasions, it is best to keep patterns to its minimum or none at all as it gets more formal.  Similar to accessories (my previous article), the bolder the design, the more informal the outfit becomes.  Dressing for a job interview should also avoid patterns.  First of all it is a formal meeting and secondly, you do not want to risk diverting the attention from you. 

For a start, start simple.  Dress in an outfit with solid colour pieces and patterned pieces combined.  It’s much easier when only one piece of an outfit takes dominance.  Practise makes perfect!

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International). 

Accessories - how much is too much?



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for office

Ever wondered how much accessories you should be wearing to work, to party or for a formal event?  I LOVE accessorizing and believe that it gives you a totally different look with the same outfit.  You get to pump up the look of even a t-shirt!  Often, I see ladies going to work with many strings of necklaces with that outfit or many chains of bracelets.  Even the accessories that come together (attached) with the outfit are considered part of accessorizing though it’s of no effort of yours.

If you approach any Image Professionals, they will be able to advise on your Accessory balance points (where should your accessories end) and accessory points (how many accessories you should wear).  In this article, we will talk about Accessory Points!  It’s interesting to know how much is consider too much for different occasions!

For an office outfit, the number of accessories worn should be kept around 5.  For instance, a pair of earrings (2 points), a necklace (1 point), a watch (1 point) and a ring (1 point).  The accessories for work should be simple and polished.  It should not be too colourful or fanciful.

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for party

For a party outfit, the number of accessories worn should be kept around 12-15.  For instance, a pair of earrings(2 points), a bold necklace (1-2 points), a watch (1 point), a ring (1 point), a bracelet (1 point), floral prints on the blouse (1-2 points), gathers on both sleeves (2 points), belt (1 point) and jeans with 2 pockets(2 points).

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for formal

For a formal event, the guideline should follow those of the office wear though the accessories can be bolder and with a touch of elegance such as thick  bangle or a choker. 

If the outfit is full of design, the accessory points will be lesser so that it will not complicate the look further. For men, cufflinks, belt buckles, bracelets, rings and watches are counted in the accessory points too.  With the guidelines shared, there should not be a time where you are not sure if you are wearing too many accessories or others commenting that you look like a Christmas tree! ;p

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).

Lose weight to look good?

“I need to lose weight before I can look good?” 

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Some people mistook Image Consultant as someone who can help them lose weight to fit into those nice clothes.  Yes, there are consultants whose expertise is in nutrition and they help you to lose weight in a healthy way.  However, as an Image Consultant whose expertise is in Dressing and Etiquette, we accept our clients as what they are physically.  We believe that every shape is beautiful and you just need to use the appropriate dressing techniques on the right body to bring out its best! 

There are techniques for camouflaging flabby arms, big tummy, thick waist, unflattering thighs, short legs etc.  Even the men have their problems such as long body/short legs, thick neck and beer belly.  The list is endless and you will be surprise at the results you get by taking that small step in using appropriate techniques on yourself!  Once you learnt the techniques  from the Consultants, you will be able to manage most problem areas you will face in your lifetime!

Losing weight is a personal goal and an expectation that a certain look is ideal.  You would have heard the phrase “Big is Beautiful” or others commenting “I like my curves” or “I will lose my boobs if I lose weight”.  Not everyone sees skinny as beautiful and not everyone is born with that slim physique.  Even with an hourglass bodyshape, that person would also have flaws that she may have to camouflage without you realizing it.  We have read about models trying to be even skinnier and eventually lose their life because of it.  Even being slim or skinny, different people have different definitions of what’s slim or what’s skinny!

So don’t lose weight just because people tell you so.  Do it because you want to or for your health!  Most importantly, the inner confidence you exude will speak more than how slim or how pretty you are!  You become charismatic!  So be proud of how you look, embrace it and work on it to bring out your best!

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).

 

Must I put on Makeup?

During my early teens, I remember admiring how groomed some girls were even if they only had their brows done.  Me, on the other hand, didn’t dare to do anything to my myself, needless to say, my face!  I admired their courage, the reliable contacts they have (for brow, cosmetics, skincare etc) and the confidence they exude.

During my late teens, I decided to take that plunge!  I took up a modelling course and makeup class.  That was the turning point of my life!  It was something that started from WITHIN, where that confidence in me was waiting to be unleashed BUT it turned out that I learnt an important lesson too; people react differently when you are groomed!  To be precise, in a positive way! Though I started thinking that I didn’t want to be judged by how I look but I became convinced to make an effort to look good after experiencing how productive and efficiently things can be done when people react to you in a positive way.

Few weeks ago, the photo of our local singer Stephanie Sun spotted on the street went viral, resulting in many comments on whether she should at least groom herself since she is a public figure.  I volunteer with the Singapore Children’s Society regularly and in one of my visits a few years ago, a 5 year old girl commented ,”Jie jie (big sister), I like how you draw your eyes.”  I was speechless!  It was my eyeliner on my upper lash line.  I also realized you get better service in boutiques and make friends easily in networking sessions!  People like to hang around with like-minded people just like happy people attract other happy people.  At work, you will find that it is easier to make friends or receive help from colleagues when you look good.  The effort you spend on yourself also reflects how much pride you put into what you do.

So try it!  Go shopping on a day where you wear little or no makeup and another day with a nicely made up face and proper dressing.  You will notice the importance of putting on makeup!  This also goes to show the respect you have for yourself!

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).

 

Pageant Insight Part I : Supporting our ladies!

I remember during the 1990s, modelling and pageants were such a hit!  Almost everyone wanted to be a model!  It was a prestigious part time job!  Those televised modelling competitions and pageants attracted high viewership and national paper coverage.  The finalists will be featured in various media and the winner will be in the headline the next day!  



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Fast forward 15-20 years, we read articles on negative critique of the quality of the ladies representing our country, the national costume and even organisers found it unprofitable to run such competitions.  It is quite expected if the excitement for such competitions fade over time but shouldn’t we move away from negativity when there are ladies out there, sometimes braving all odds, join the competitions and ultimately one of them representing us??  You have to overcome stage fright and due to the lack of sponsors, it cost quite a fair bit in the preparation to represent on the international platform.

In recent years, a category for the married women has emerged and has garnered increasing interest from the public.  I have joined one of such competition for married women myself and I must admit it’s a life-changing moment for me, both in terms of confidence and mental challenge.  After family and kids, I just wanted to see how far I could go for myself!

So let’s take the first step here in showing support for our representatives.  I had the privilege to groom the Mrs Singapore 2014 cohort in May and the winner, Ms Cheryl Ho, will be representing Singapore in the prestigious Mrs Universe, to be held in Kuala Lumpur on 29 August 2014!  This is the first time it will be held in Asia!  Cheryl is one of the most beautiful woman I know, inside out!  She is passionate, committed and big hearted!  Though she is a flight attendant with Singapore Airlines, the passion she displayed with her job, the love for her 3 children and the commitment for ERM (the organisers for Mrs Singapore) as well as grassroot events, left me with no doubt trying to garner more support for her!  She is an amazing woman!  While juggling so much on her plate, she still shows generosity and care to friends around!

Please join me in the following ways to support her in shining on the international stage!

1)      Voting is free!

Visit http://www.mrsuniverse2014.com/vote/ and sign up as a member.  Each new account receives one free vote (5 credits).  If you watch a short clip (After log in, under ‘Credit’, then click ‘earn free credits’) and answer a simple question, you get 1 free vote a day!  The contestant with most votes get into Top 10 automatically and she will be awarded Mrs Popularity.

2)      Fund Raising

Cheryl has set up a fund raising initiative in support of the organisers main highlight of the pageant, a forum where all delegates are united in their motto “ONE UNIVERSE, ONE VOICE, TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN”.   The beneficiaries are the abused and poor single mothers. http://www.gofundme.com/c8d1uo


If you have read till the end of this article, please support by placing your VOTE for Cheryl!  A million THANKS!!

 

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).

Importance of Dressing Proportion – It contributes to that First Impression too?

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My last article I wrote on dressing challenges and related it to how knowledge on body shapes is important in giving you a good fit!  However, many people I asked have not heard about how body proportion affects dressing too.  What is 8 head lengths and what does it mean by dressing in different proportions?  The fact is, proportion plays a huge role determining whether you look pleasant or sloppy!

First of all, everyone should aim to achieve 8 head lengths.  The length of your face; from the highest point that you can see without your hair covering, to your chin is 1 head length.  You should have 7 more head lengths from the chin to the ankle.  Let’s look at some examples.

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Dressing ratio 1:2

When the proportion of 2 pieces of an outfit is different, for example the top is 1 part of the ratio while the skirt is 2 parts of the ratio, the whole outfit looks very pleasant compared to having the same proportion of top and bottom in terms of length or colour.

Dressing ratio 2:1

Dressing ratio 2:1
 

When the proportion of the top piece is 2 parts and the bottom piece is 1 part of the ratio, it also creates an outfit pleasing to the eyes.

Dressing ratio 2:3

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The same theory applies to a top that is short enough to end above the hip when you wear pants.  In this way you will have a top that is considered 2 parts in ratio and 3 parts for the pants.

 

I hope the above gives you alittle more insight into dressing well and it does not only involve body shapes.  This is a neglected part of dressing that everyone should take into account when dressing.  As usual, practice makes perfect.  Have fun dressing!




About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).

Dressing Challenges - which is your body shape?

What are your considerations in choosing an outfit for the day?  Is it the events you will be attending, the weather, the people you will be meeting or simply your mood??  For me, the first consideration would be the type of Body Shape I have before the rest of the above considerations.  I need the outfit to fit me well first!  I have written on First Impressions, so let us look at how we can create an impactful first impression through dressing to your bodyshape!

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There are different school of teaching on how we classify the different body shapes.  However, below are quick tip for each bodyshape you can equip yourself with!

1.       Hourglass

Your asset is the waistline!  Always choose an outfit/top/jacket with indentation at the waist area.  If the top flow straight down pass the waist, you will seem bigger than what you actually are.

2.       Figure of Eight

Your asset is the waistline too and you have the slim legs that make many women green with envy!  Your high hip bone is crucial in determining where your skirt/pants sit.

3.       Rectangle

Your asset is the broad and strong shoulders.  Emphasize on the collars and jewelries you place here as this is where you want people to look.

4.       Triangle

With narrow shoulders and broad hips, wear outfits that can buff up your shoulders such as puff up sleeves and detailing near the shoulders so as to create a balanced look with the hips.

5.       Inverted Triangle

With broad shoulders and narrow hips, wear bottoms that create volume at your hips.  You will look like an hourglass!

6.       Oval

This bodyshape can be challenging to dress but following a technique or two conscientiously will totally distract others from your shape!  Use column of colour where you can start off with a solid coloured dress or top and a long vest on the outside.  The column of colour created at the centre slims you down and divert attention from the sloppy shoulders, rounded waist and full tummy/hips.

 

So don’t do injustice to yourself!  Any clothes will look good on you as long as it looks like it’s tailor made for you!  You can also contact Image Professionals to give you more indepth and customized analysis of your bodyshape.  It’s knowledge for life that you will be thankful for!

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).

How old should dressing well starts?

If it were 20 years ago, dressing well started only from the moment we can go shopping.  However, if you look around in the malls today, parents have started dressing their young kids as early as when they are born!  Will dressing well at such a young age influence the child’s attitude and shopping habits as they grow up?

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I don’t have to look far, just by looking at my children, I noticed their awareness towards dressing compared to my younger days.

1)      My daughters will ask for their nails to be painted when it comes to festive season or school holidays.

2)      They will point out to girls who are wearing nice dresses when we are out.

3)      They will pester me to buy accessories when they see nice or cute ones.

4)      They will ask me to buy certain dresses/clothes as they form their own perception of what are considered pretty.

5)      They want to choose their own clothes to go out or even to sleep!

6)      They perceived certain hairstyle I tie for them as nice or not nice.

7)    My younger girl even innocently said she wanted to be a dressing table when she grow up! (!?!)

I also have a friend whose mother dressed her up since young.  She is well travelled and her mother loves to dress up too.  Now that my friend is an adult, she is always impeccably dressed and it looks effortless!  With her friendly and easy going personality, she always leaves a deep impression in others and enjoy smooth luck with her career.

On the other hand, as a stewardess with Singapore Airlines for 5 and a half years, it was drilled into us that grooming was of utmost importance, together with the soft skills to shape our attitude.  It becomes alittle tedious on those who never had strict regime on grooming that they will be struggling during the first few years.  You even get picked on if your grooming is not impeccable!  Having chosen Image Consulting as a career for the last 8years, I have acknowledged the fact that people around judge.  Most people won’t have a chance to know you well during the first meeting and it’s your physical self that decides what impression you leave in them.

So how old should dressing well start?  I definitely feel that it will put a person on a competitive edge if this is instilled in them since young and they can focus on that personality, attitude, knowledge and education to bring them further in life!

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).

Impact of Image! Guess what research shows …

“There is no second chance in making that first impression!”

“It takes only 3 sec for someone to make that quick first impression of you.”

“Who believes in first impression?”

If you have attended an Image Workshop, these will be some statements made to introduce the topic and instill that importance of visual impact.  It is indeed important for participants to see the importance of it before the other topics can be introduced and be interesting to them.  They must be receptive!  However, there will always be the few at the back of the class who are not yet convinced. 

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This blog will share the results of a National Research, initiated by The Association of Image Consultants International (Singapore Chapter) which is both factual and interesting.

 
Fact 1:

One of the findings saw that 55% of the employers see image as an important factor when hiring, 35% view image as an important consideration when it comes to promotion and 21% saw image as an important factor when putting in a raise/bonus for an employee!!  I remembered sitting in as one of the panel of interviewers several years ago.  When a casually dressed interviewee finished the interview with us, we raised the question of how important this job is to her if she didn’t put in effort in herself for the interview?

Fact 2 :

7 in 10 managers like to see employees better groomed and more polished!  From my observation, many senior management set a good example but even the minority who don’t do so, it’s good that the employees still keep to looking polished to stay ahead of their game! 

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Fact 3:

A surprised finding was that the Image Makers for both ladies & gentlemen are that managers like to see more polite & courteous employees! 

 

So hey, be groomed and polished as well as keep that polite attitude!  You never know that these are just the criteria you need to attract the next promotion and increment!


About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).