Sunita Chellam Tejus shows the way to groom and zoom your way to success

Keep hair neat. Fix hair that looks like it's been whipped by a tornado before you start your day's work. Besides looking unkempt, a frightening hairstyle can earn you wicked nicknames.

Keep make-up subdued. Highlight your best features, but keep it discreet.

Choose clothes carefully - obviously clean and well pressed, conforming to the company dress code, and fitting well, not too tight, nor too loose. Never EVER repeat one day's clothes on the next.

A smart handbag - stick to generic types rather than blatantly fake labels, good synthetics rather than obviously fake leather. Buy the best you can afford.

Smelling good. Always have deodorant and perfume handy - carry a vial of your signature fragrance in your handbag.

Make sure your breath is fresh. Keep an extra toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste in your desk - you never know when you'll need to use them.

Keep jewellery discreet - nothing over the top; so chandelier earrings, kitschy bracelets, and beacon-sized necklaces are out. Remember, you're looking for understated elegance.