Date of Release: October 19, 2007

Stay Ahead of the Competition -Make a Bold Statement About Yourself


As you prepare for an interview or to meet a client for the first time, it is essential that you dress professionally and pay attention to your personal grooming. A well dressed and well groomed job candidate will be self assured and will impress a potential employer. It is important to look and feel your best to increase your chances for success. In the competitive business world, there are dozens of other highly qualified candidates going after the same job. Therefore make yourself stand out as someone special . Think about how you can make a bold statement about yourself to a prospective employer during that crucial first meeting.

You must look the part. Your clothing should be neat, pressed, and professional looking. Do your best to know the culture of the office environment beforehand and err on the side of the conservative. In some business climates, a well-coordinated and credible appearance matters greatly. In other environments, it may not be as important; however it will still be better to be overdressed than underdressed for an interview. Always look and feel fresh at an interview. Your interviewer will truly appreciate it.

Your hairstyle can affect your overall appearance tremendously. At an interview, your hair should look clean and dry. When you come into an interview with wet hair, it appears like you were in a rush and could not manage your time well. You should have your hair neatly trimmed. You would want to have an appropriate hairstyle and no matter what is in vogue, ensure that your hair neat. It does not pay to look trendy but come across as untidy. Choose a hair colour that enhances your image and is acceptable in that work environment. Cover up your grey hairs as far as possible. Essentially the quality, quantity and general condition of your hair and hairstyle contributes in major way to how you look. If 55% of another person's perception of you is based on how you look, would you not make more effort to present your crowning glory in a better light?

At work, it is important to project yourself as a young and vital worker, executive or leader. If you have hair loss, you may face a challenge as you tend to appear older than your actual age. You may not appear as attractive or energetic as a competing job candidate or sales representative. Your appearance may affect a person’s final decision in whether to hire you, promote you or purchase your products and services. Hair loss can affect your work-related relationships, as well as your personal relationships. Therefore make an effort to take care of how your hair looks. You will find it well worth the investment and that it impacts youreventual career advancement. Hair loss does not have to devastate our career or life opportunities. Here are 2 steps to confront the issue head-on.

1. Consider the options

It is wise to talk with your doctor as early as possible to find out the about the reasons for your hair loss and the best treatments available. You may also approach a reputable hair replacement and hair treatment centre for advice. Anyone can experience hair loss. The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. Baldness refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp. It can be the result of heredity, medications, medical treatment or an underlying medical condition. Here are some of your options:

• Use a hair replacement system. The first hair systems –wigs, were in use 10,000 years ago. Today, the term hair replacement system includes wigs, toupees and hair pieces. They are all similar products with slight differences and basically comprise a layer of artificial or natural hair made to resemble a typical hairstyle. They suit people with thinning hair where more coverage is needed. Non-surgical hair replacement and drug-free hair restoration methods are popular because they are generally safe and free from side effects. They do not bring about new hair growth, but the replacement hair may still be real, for instance in a wig made from human hair. Speak to a Non-surgical Hair Replacement Consultant to find out more.
  
  
• Try out hair treatment products and services that promote hair growth. Many of these products and services are effective but they do not work for everyone. It usually takes at least 3 months of treatment before any results can be seen. Look to a reliable hair treatment centre for advice.
  
  
• Seek medical intervention. There are drug-based treatments available for people with male or female pattern hair loss. Hair transplant and scalp reduction surgery are also available when more conservative methods have failed. Speak to your doctor to find out more.

2. Optimize on the given

You may have experienced hair loss, but you must stay optimistic. Optimize on what you still have. For example, you may not lose your hair completely if you seek help early. All you will need is a non-surgical hair replacement system to cover up the balding area. Unfortunately many of us have fears about using stiff looking hair pieces that can fly off at inappropriate times. We are worried that it might happen in the middle of a job interview or whilst demonstrating a product to our clients. This is a myth. Unlike the wigs, toupees and hair pieces of decades ago, today's non-surgical hair replacement systems are very natural looking and will stay firmly in place, allowing you to swim, play sports and brave the wind or rain with confidence. You can carry out your indoor and outdoor work responsibilities with ease. You can even choose the hairstyle and hair colour to suit your profession or the image you need to project.

When job hunting, how many of us have the luxury of time to wait for our hair to grow? When a suitable position comes along, who would postpone an interview until he had more hair? Opportunities must be seized! Job-hunters may find that a non-surgical hair replacement system meets their needs as it provides immediate results, without any risk or pain. In fact, it may be the best solution for those who have tried various treatment options but see minimal improvements. Many people, including famous celebrities, use non-surgical hair replacement systems. Find out more about it today. You just might need it for an interview that will be coming your way soon. Speak to a Non-surgical Hair Replacement Consultant.

¹ http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers-job-interview/11120-1.html

² Kim Zoller, Image Dynamics

Article by Peter Lim
Founder and Director of iAremyhair Pte Ltd

iAremyhair specialises in providing non-surgical hair replacement systems and hair treatment. Peter constantly strives to help people with hair loss build self-confidence. He is able to empathise as he too encountered hair loss as a teenager. Now he enables people to enjoy a successful professional and personal life by providing advice on non-surgical hair replacement systems and hair treatment. For additional information, contact Peter at 6372 1221.

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