Post by talk2santosh on Mar 6, 2004 6:45:18 GMT -5
Dress to impress for career success
26/02/2004
www.jobserve.com/news/NewsStory.asp?e=e&SID=SID2499
The clothes you wear at work are equally as important as your personal performance if you really want to develop your career, according to a new report.
At a time of year when many workers are settling into new roles, having decided to make a fresh start in 2004, coupled with renewed confidence in the jobs market, evidenced by a marked expansion in UK recruitment activity in January, there couldn’t be a better time to start as you mean to go on and make the right impression.
Top Tips for Dressing for Success
In a smart business environment, a sloppy appearance could give the same impression about your attitude to work. You don’t necessarily need to buy the latest designer suits, but at all times try to make the best of your wardrobe. Pressed clothes and clean shoes are a ‘must’.
Try to make the distinction between different looks for working and going out. Low cut tops and hipsters might deliver results during nights on the town, but aren’t always so well perceived at business meetings.
If in doubt, try to keep office hairstyles simple. If you have long hair, it’s always a good idea to keep it tied back. You’ll find it easier to resist annoying habits such as continually flicking strands of hair from your eyes.
Similar rules apply to jewellery. Avoid excess - the chinking of numerous bracelets or medallions can become annoying to co-workers.
Women should always remember that see through or short skirts could give colleagues a good reason not to take you seriously. Men should similarly avoid tight fitting or unsuitable attire.
In all but the most creative environments, denims, t-shirts with slogans and shorts in the summer, are best avoided.
Above all be confident. If you’re happy about the way you look, you’ll feel good about yourself and perform better!
Simone Makepeace, director of Blue Arrow, explains: “To really succeed in your career, it’s essential to make the right visual impression as well as doing your job well. It’s a fact of life - even before you speak, people are likely to have formed an opinion about you based on the way you are dressed and your personal grooming. Therefore, whether it’s a first interview or daily interaction with colleagues, line managers, clients or customers, remember that first impressions last.”
26/02/2004
www.jobserve.com/news/NewsStory.asp?e=e&SID=SID2499
The clothes you wear at work are equally as important as your personal performance if you really want to develop your career, according to a new report.
At a time of year when many workers are settling into new roles, having decided to make a fresh start in 2004, coupled with renewed confidence in the jobs market, evidenced by a marked expansion in UK recruitment activity in January, there couldn’t be a better time to start as you mean to go on and make the right impression.
Top Tips for Dressing for Success
In a smart business environment, a sloppy appearance could give the same impression about your attitude to work. You don’t necessarily need to buy the latest designer suits, but at all times try to make the best of your wardrobe. Pressed clothes and clean shoes are a ‘must’.
Try to make the distinction between different looks for working and going out. Low cut tops and hipsters might deliver results during nights on the town, but aren’t always so well perceived at business meetings.
If in doubt, try to keep office hairstyles simple. If you have long hair, it’s always a good idea to keep it tied back. You’ll find it easier to resist annoying habits such as continually flicking strands of hair from your eyes.
Similar rules apply to jewellery. Avoid excess - the chinking of numerous bracelets or medallions can become annoying to co-workers.
Women should always remember that see through or short skirts could give colleagues a good reason not to take you seriously. Men should similarly avoid tight fitting or unsuitable attire.
In all but the most creative environments, denims, t-shirts with slogans and shorts in the summer, are best avoided.
Above all be confident. If you’re happy about the way you look, you’ll feel good about yourself and perform better!
Simone Makepeace, director of Blue Arrow, explains: “To really succeed in your career, it’s essential to make the right visual impression as well as doing your job well. It’s a fact of life - even before you speak, people are likely to have formed an opinion about you based on the way you are dressed and your personal grooming. Therefore, whether it’s a first interview or daily interaction with colleagues, line managers, clients or customers, remember that first impressions last.”