Gilette: A Close Shave Away from A Job
Were you aware that 84% of HR managers, according to a Gillette(R) survey, observed that individuals who are well groomed climb the corporate ladder faster than those that are not? It makes sense in many fields. If you are meeting with clients, it doesn’t give a good impression of the business as a whole when you show up with your shirt tail hanging out your fly and greasy hair. It just looks like you don’t care. More so, if you smell, that goes without saying that they won’t want you meeting with their customers down the road.
Some folks may take offense and say that this is discriminatory against those in creative fields and those who choose less traditional clothing and hair styles. On the contrary, it holds true for whatever field you are in. Often “creative” is a euphemism for messy or missing a few showers, when it really should mean a position that calls for less formal attire or allows a latitude for other expressions in hair color, body art or clothing, but still requires your best foot forward. In other words, don’t let them mistake the dye in your hair for dirt streaks.
By browsing around Gillette Career Advantage, there are some tried and true tips for interviewing and general grooming. Style expert Brett Fahlgren (GQ correspondant) and career expert Mark Jeffries team up to present some pointers to help you land that job. They recommend a clean shaven look rather than a potential employer catching you in the middle of “trying out a beard.” If you have facial hair, keep it need. Otherwise, save the stubble for vacation. They also recommend steering clear of products that will make your hair look wet and greasy. On the side of physical conduct, there are tips for getting your resume looked at, to appropriate physical contact (the forearm is always safe).
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