Dressing for Success!

A recent survey carried out by recruitment consultants Maryb.ie asked visitors to their website if they believe that their dress effects how they are perceived by collegeues. From the 1,097 visitors who responded, a whopping 95% agreed that the way you dress does indeed effect how you are perceived by your colleagues, whilst only 5% of respondants believed it did not effect their work relations.

Visitors to maryb.ie were also asked if dressing up for work helped them to feel more confident in the workplace. 88% of the 239 candidates, who responded to the poll, found that dressing up for work does increase confidence in the workplace; with just 12% of those surveyed believing it doesn’t affect their performance.

These surveys clearly demonstrate that appearance and first impressions do count.  Personal presentation can make or break a job opportunity and impact upon employees success in the workplace.  According to Shona McManus, General Manager, Maryb.ie, how you present yourself in the workplace is very important, she commented, “Before even uttering a word your visual image will say a multitude about you as an individual, such as your perceived level of self-esteem, professionalism and self confidence.  Employees should dress professionally and comfortably, allowing them to focus on their job performance, which is of course the most important factor in career success.”

A previous survey carried out by maryb.ie uncovered a noticeable shift in what is considered acceptable attire for work; 60% of employees surveyed now wear ‘business casual’ clothes to work as opposed to the traditional suit.