I am newly appointed as an HR for a company where I take care of all HR activities. I am good enough theoretically. However, when it comes to real-time scenarios, we are the actors. My problem is that I appear very simple, and my language is too plain. I want to change my appearance and adopt a corporate culture so that I can represent my company in a professional manner.
Is there anyone who can help me?
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Feeba,
I think it's just your feelings that make you look very simple. Every person in this world is special and has different qualities. You can't change your natural look, and if we talk about your language, if your communication skills are nice, then don't worry about that; after some time, both will change.
Have a nice day and best of luck!
From India, Mumbai
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I think it's just your feelings that make you look very simple. Every person in this world is special and has different qualities. You can't change your natural look, and if we talk about your language, if your communication skills are nice, then don't worry about that; after some time, both will change.
Have a nice day and best of luck!
From India, Mumbai
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Feeba
Looking very simple is not a problem; when you have substance, but looking bombastic without substance is a problem because they are actors. All great men from Mahatma Gandhi to Mother Teresa look very simple but invoke huge respect from society because they are performers. Looks cannot convert one from actor to performer, but knowledge, skills, and talent do. So be proud of your simple looks. You may feel uncomfortable if you act to be someone but you. Don't get unduly worried about your looks but focus on acquiring knowledge and skills and polish your communication skills if that is what is making it difficult for you to present things, and you will find that things around you start changing.
B. Saikumar
Mumbai
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Looking very simple is not a problem; when you have substance, but looking bombastic without substance is a problem because they are actors. All great men from Mahatma Gandhi to Mother Teresa look very simple but invoke huge respect from society because they are performers. Looks cannot convert one from actor to performer, but knowledge, skills, and talent do. So be proud of your simple looks. You may feel uncomfortable if you act to be someone but you. Don't get unduly worried about your looks but focus on acquiring knowledge and skills and polish your communication skills if that is what is making it difficult for you to present things, and you will find that things around you start changing.
B. Saikumar
Mumbai
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Hey Feeba,
It is very tough to be simple. Not every genius can do it. I don't know about looks, but what I can sense here is a desire to appear professional, smart, and capable. Right?
Guess as far as appearances are concerned, that can be changed - not necessarily by buying the best brand, but by ensuring that whatever you wear should look clean, smart, crisp, and fresh, be it your dress or your makeup (I don't know if it is applicable here? Your profile is not clear on gender). In dress, if cool with western wear, that is also good, but otherwise, even ethnic wear is great. But remember, nothing loud, nothing extravagant; the emphasis should be on staying simple. For inspiration, movies like "Corporate" and "Fashion" are good ideas to watch.
But all this is merely a background; the real thing will be the work you do and the kind of talk you engage in - here you will have to deliver. Without results, no impressions. The reason is simple enough - you have been hired to do a job! So keep your focus there - that is what will actually make you a professional.
ALL THE BEST!
From India, Delhi
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It is very tough to be simple. Not every genius can do it. I don't know about looks, but what I can sense here is a desire to appear professional, smart, and capable. Right?
Guess as far as appearances are concerned, that can be changed - not necessarily by buying the best brand, but by ensuring that whatever you wear should look clean, smart, crisp, and fresh, be it your dress or your makeup (I don't know if it is applicable here? Your profile is not clear on gender). In dress, if cool with western wear, that is also good, but otherwise, even ethnic wear is great. But remember, nothing loud, nothing extravagant; the emphasis should be on staying simple. For inspiration, movies like "Corporate" and "Fashion" are good ideas to watch.
But all this is merely a background; the real thing will be the work you do and the kind of talk you engage in - here you will have to deliver. Without results, no impressions. The reason is simple enough - you have been hired to do a job! So keep your focus there - that is what will actually make you a professional.
ALL THE BEST!
From India, Delhi
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Hi,
With reference my C.V , previously I was working with Pathfinder International, New Delhi as a “Human Resource &Administrative Officer”.
Currently I am not working and open for the position of "Human Resource and Administration", in any sector.
Relevance with the Human Resource position:
I have handled the responsibility of conceptualizing and implementing the Human Resource and was responsible to plan, develop and implement strategy for HR management and development recruitment and selection policy/practices, discipline, grievance, counseling, benefits, contracts, training and development, succession planning, moral and motivation, culture and attitude development, performance appraisal and quality management issues.
My academic and professional background of Human Resource Development i.e MBA from Indian Institute of Planning and Management and my active involvement in the NGO & Private sector , since past 4 and half years has given me an intellectual understanding and sensitized me towards the issues faced by Human Resource department in any sector.
From India, Delhi
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With reference my C.V , previously I was working with Pathfinder International, New Delhi as a “Human Resource &Administrative Officer”.
Currently I am not working and open for the position of "Human Resource and Administration", in any sector.
Relevance with the Human Resource position:
I have handled the responsibility of conceptualizing and implementing the Human Resource and was responsible to plan, develop and implement strategy for HR management and development recruitment and selection policy/practices, discipline, grievance, counseling, benefits, contracts, training and development, succession planning, moral and motivation, culture and attitude development, performance appraisal and quality management issues.
My academic and professional background of Human Resource Development i.e MBA from Indian Institute of Planning and Management and my active involvement in the NGO & Private sector , since past 4 and half years has given me an intellectual understanding and sensitized me towards the issues faced by Human Resource department in any sector.
From India, Delhi
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Hi Feeba, I have attached a small presentation, Hope this will help you a bit :) Regards Deepak
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Dear Deepak,
Thank you for the eye-opener on etiquette. I noticed that it is more about the 'western' etiquette. I am interested to know if there are any that refer to the Indian one. Perhaps you can provide some input from this perspective?
Once again, thank you.
Best Regards,
Audi Narasingam
Malaysia
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Thank you for the eye-opener on etiquette. I noticed that it is more about the 'western' etiquette. I am interested to know if there are any that refer to the Indian one. Perhaps you can provide some input from this perspective?
Once again, thank you.
Best Regards,
Audi Narasingam
Malaysia
From Singapore, Singapore
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The power point presentation is excellant. Elaborate table / dinning manners will be realy useful for young executives Rengan
From India, Chennai
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Dear Feeba,
Others have given good ideas based on limited information about yourself and the scenario. Hence, let me raise my questions as I am not clear about certain things. Please answer the following.
"What do you mean by 'good enough theoretically'?
Also, what is meant by 'look very simple'? Could you kindly tell us what you wear now and what the new appearance will be like?
Corporate culture varies from organization to organization and the country where it is located. When I was in the industry as an Industrial Engineer, I was supposed to wear a suit and tie all the time at work. When I went into academia, some wore suits and others (especially sports teachers) came in shorts or jeans. But they were not considered unprofessional.
Also, in the UK, the culture is no one discusses the pay and bonus one gets. But, I was told that in the States people discuss it freely (I have no firsthand knowledge). In the UK, I had to address some bosses as Mr.xx. Whereas in academia, I addressed the Vice-Chancellor by his first name. The same goes for different ways of addressing in different countries. My students in the UK addressed me by my first name; even some senior people at CiteHR address me as 'Sir', even after I tell them that they can address me by my name. However, some youngsters who probably work for American firms address people at CiteHR as 'dudes'.
Hence, kindly provide more information to help the experts give precise answers.
From United Kingdom
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Others have given good ideas based on limited information about yourself and the scenario. Hence, let me raise my questions as I am not clear about certain things. Please answer the following.
"What do you mean by 'good enough theoretically'?
Also, what is meant by 'look very simple'? Could you kindly tell us what you wear now and what the new appearance will be like?
Corporate culture varies from organization to organization and the country where it is located. When I was in the industry as an Industrial Engineer, I was supposed to wear a suit and tie all the time at work. When I went into academia, some wore suits and others (especially sports teachers) came in shorts or jeans. But they were not considered unprofessional.
Also, in the UK, the culture is no one discusses the pay and bonus one gets. But, I was told that in the States people discuss it freely (I have no firsthand knowledge). In the UK, I had to address some bosses as Mr.xx. Whereas in academia, I addressed the Vice-Chancellor by his first name. The same goes for different ways of addressing in different countries. My students in the UK addressed me by my first name; even some senior people at CiteHR address me as 'Sir', even after I tell them that they can address me by my name. However, some youngsters who probably work for American firms address people at CiteHR as 'dudes'.
Hence, kindly provide more information to help the experts give precise answers.
From United Kingdom
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Dear Nashbramhall Sir,
Thank you for your response.
HR is the one who should interact with a lot of people, right? The appearance and the way of presentation play a major role while interacting with people. The corporate culture that I am speaking about requires fast, trendy, and innovative presentation.
I am lacking all these. I worked with a company where I used to communicate with clients through the phone. But in my present job, I have to meet clients and communicate with them.
I believe the first impression is the best impression, right?
I am feeling inferior in front of the clients because they observe everything - my body language, my communication skills, and my appearance.
One of my friends, who is working with an MNC company in Hyderabad, suggested to me to change and adopt the corporate culture. As my appearance and the way I handle employees seem informal.
In my MBA, I never came across all these. I feel like I am lacking somewhere.
So, I specified that "Good enough theoretically, look very simple."
If possible, suggest to me. It will help me in my career.
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From India, Hyderabad
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Thank you for your response.
HR is the one who should interact with a lot of people, right? The appearance and the way of presentation play a major role while interacting with people. The corporate culture that I am speaking about requires fast, trendy, and innovative presentation.
I am lacking all these. I worked with a company where I used to communicate with clients through the phone. But in my present job, I have to meet clients and communicate with them.
I believe the first impression is the best impression, right?
I am feeling inferior in front of the clients because they observe everything - my body language, my communication skills, and my appearance.
One of my friends, who is working with an MNC company in Hyderabad, suggested to me to change and adopt the corporate culture. As my appearance and the way I handle employees seem informal.
In my MBA, I never came across all these. I feel like I am lacking somewhere.
So, I specified that "Good enough theoretically, look very simple."
If possible, suggest to me. It will help me in my career.
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From India, Hyderabad
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