Are u a fresher just stepping into the corporate world? Back in college, you have always had somebody who would be pushing you in the right direction. The sudden independence that is associated with the job world is something freshers find difficult to understand. As a result, they often end up messing up their corporate lives .

However, corporate life is a highly competitive world and unless and until you put your best foot forward right from the very first day, you may not even be noticed.. More often than not, it is seen that freshers make mistakes not because they are lazy, but because they are not aware of the correct way to carry themselves. Most organizations expect their employees to dress well. One needs to dress appropriately as per the work culture for a pleasing personality.

First impressions form in a matter of seconds. Think about what attracts you to someone when you first meet. It’s that person’s appearance, isn’t it? The first judgment we make about someone is based on what we see.

Corporate dressing does not mean flaunting designer business suits but to dress appropriately in lines with the organization culture. Never wear casuals to work. Dressing formally helps to create the right professional image. You are what you wear. Observe the colours, styles, prints and patterns that your colleagues and juniors wear. Make a conscious effort to look and dress distinctly different from them.

Here are few tips to dress correctly at work.

SHIRT:

• Being loyal to the company is one thing, going overboard with it, is another. Some people make the mistake of wearing colours that are a part of their companies branding. Worse still, they are those who like to match their clothes to the colours of the walls, interiors and office furniture. So, keep the following in mind.
• Neutral colours such as blue, grey, white, khaki, black are guaranteed hits in a corporate setting. Subtle colours look good in offices.
• Avoid wearing party shirts to work.
• Do not wear loud colours or patterns that are too bold.
• Plain shirts are always in style , however, Vertical stripes of pin and chalk size also look great.
• Wear checks or micro-checks on Friday dressing days.
• Colours such as red, yellow, orange usually are not preferred to be worn at the workplace.
• Polka dots shirts or shirts with sequins are a strict no-no in organizations.
• Avoid wearing short sleeves to work. Full sleeves shirts look professional. Make sure your sleeves touch the base of your hand. Do not roll up sleeves at work.
• Your shirt should not be too tight. You should be able to button your shirt properly without any gaps.

TROUSERS:

• Take care of the fit of the trouser.
• Slim fit or flat front trousers in solid colours such as grey, black, blue look best at workplaces.
• Avoid baggy trousers as one looks lazy and sloppy in the same.
• Trousers should not fall in too many folds as you stand.
• Remembers, shirts should be light and trousers dark.

SHOES:

• Shoes should be polished.
• Keep a shoe shiner handy.
• Prefer dark leather shoes (Black or Brown) with black laces.
• Wear dark coloured socks to work. Match your socks to the trousers or the shoes. Avoid white socks.
• Do not wear sports shoes or sneakers to work.

JEWELLERY:

• Avoid wearing chunky necklaces or too many bracelets to work.
• Remove all other rings except your wedding ring.
• Remember, there is a huge difference between your college and professional life.
• If you wear an earring, remove it immediately.
• Tattoos and body piercings are not at all acceptable in a professional environment.

TIE:

• Remember, your tie should complement your overall look.
• Silk ties are always a safe bet.
• Do not wear ties in loud colours or jazzy patterns.
• The tip of your tie should touch your belt buckles.

BELTS:

• Do not wear flashy belts with broad buckles.
• Wear leather belts in dark colours preferably black or brown.
• The color of the belt shouls match the colr of the shoe
• Do not carry a thick wallet or keep your car keys in pocket as it creates an asymmetrical bulge under your clothes.

GROOMING:

Hair should be neatly combed and styled for a professional look. Never colour or streak your hair in shades of red, gold and pink. Brown and black are universally accepted. Never use oil in your hair — or at least one that is heavy, sticky or has a strong after smell.Short hair looks best in offices.

• A bath/shower a day. Hair washed at least every other day.
• Deodorant applied. (Body odor is always a turn-off.) 
• Be wary of perfume and colognes. (You might not realize your added enhancement might be a turn-off to others.)
• Teeth brushed regularly. Visit your dentist for proper care.
• Nails clean, trimmed, and filed. Hands and skin clean and soft.
• Clean lenses if you wear glasses or contacts.
• If you have a moustache, make sure it is neatly trimmed.
• Clothing should be clean, wrinkle free and ironed.

UNIFORM:

If you wear a uniform — give it the respect it deserves. Don’t make changes — even small tweaks — to your prescribed look. Always follow the regulation look for what it is. keep your uniform looking crisp and well maintained. Ditto for accessories, or the lack of it.

When you wear a uniform, it’s not about you, but about the image of your brand, company or employers.

Wishing you Grand success.

God has his own ways of shaking us up and teaching us the right lessons at the right time. I feel that he has worked with me and on me for all my life correcting my thoughts as and when i am lost. He has helped me in so many ways to become the person I am meant to be and was called to be. He has touched me through experiences, memories, stories, and most of all other people. He has molded me with moments of love and examples of kindness. Punished me when I go astray, guided me through times of joy and sorrow. He has walked with me every step on my journey through life.

I read a beautiful quote sometime back which said,” If the grass is green on the other side…maybe its fake ” , but times have taught me that , ” if the grass is greener on the other side, take care and water your own…. maybe you have neglected it.”

Yes, we all do that sometimes. We crib, cry, compare and complain that we don’t have enough. We keep looking at the grass on the other side without realizing that maybe your neighbor is looking at your grass instead and reflecting the same emotions as you. Being happy doesn’t mean everything is perfect, it means you have decided to look beyond imperfections. We think we know what will make us happy, but we don’t. Many of us believe that money will make us happy, but it won’t. Except for the very poor, money cannot buy happiness. Instead of dreaming of vast wealth, we should dream of healthy bodies, peace and meaningful work.

If you focus your mind to compare your life to other people’s lives you will always find someone new above you. And your self-esteem will take a beating. If you get a nicer car to feel better compared to Mr. so and so next door, you´ll feel satisfied for a while. Six months later you may notice that a friend’s kid around the corner drives in BMW to school with a uniformed chauffer. What happens??? U feels sad about your own new car!! You feel great when you purchased your new car and then you feel bad again when you see that someone else has an even finer car and privileges than you…

A problem with comparing yourself to others and wanting approval from them is that you let others control how you feel in life. No one is ever happy with what they have. There is no end to desires….isn’t it enough that you are Alive, healthy and surrounded by people who love you?? As long as you have food on your plate, roof on your head, healthy body, and peace in your mind…you are RICH!!!People are wedded to the idea that more money will bring them more happiness. The fact is that when they get more money they are going to want even more money. When they get more money, they are going to want a bigger house, car etc. They never have enough money, and what they do is sacrifice their family life and health to get more money. True happiness comes when we learn to be content with what we have.

Reminds me of an incidence when I was walking towards the entrance of a street store and two cars pulled into empty parking spots in front of me. The first was a shiny, new Audi and I felt a twinge when I saw it. “How nice”, I thought, “I must buy one”. The second car was an ancient Maruti. A man hopped out of the Audi, hurried into the store right past a kiosk collecting money for an old age home without a second glance and a shove as they approached him busy laughing into his mobile phone. Out of the old Maruti came a young mother with three small children in tow. Her clothes looked as worn out as her car, yet she stopped in front of the old age kiosk on her own, smiled, opened her purse, and dropped a ten rupee note in their box. I stood there for a minute in astonishment while God spent another moment working on my heart, soul, and mind. “Maybe”, I thought to myself, “It’s better to be rich on the inside instead of the outside.” In that second warmth touched me, all the feelings of comparisons and complaints left me, and all the love and joy that is life filled me.

Many people look outside themselves for fulfillment; they expect to … But true happiness comes from within. If you let go a little you will have a little happiness. “If you let go a lot you will have a lot of happiness. If you let go completely you will be free.” Says –Ajahn Chah

POISE can have a few different meanings, so here are some possible ways to decode the word:

1. As a noun, POISE can refer to composure, grace, or balance in physical movement. In this sense, the word may be decoded as “graceful composure” or “balanced movement.”
2. As a verb, POISE can mean to hold or carry oneself in a certain way, usually with composure and confidence. In this sense, the word may be decoded as “to carry oneself with composure and confidence.”
3. POISE can also refer to a state of equilibrium or stability, such as a balanced weight or distribution. In this sense, the word may be decoded as “equilibrium” or “balance.”

Overall, the word POISE often connotes a sense of balance, composure, and grace in movement or behavior.