The foundation of a good career
As it is the start of a new week, you might have made an extra effort with your appearance this morning – but have you gone too far?
According to the results of a survey of 500 male and female bosses, 32 per cent think some staff wear too much make-up. Managers were critical of bright lipstick, overly made-up eyes and too much blusher. But dispensing with cosmetics is also not an option, as 12 per cent said they liked women wearing make-up.
“The common theme was that less really was more when it came to professional appearance,” according to the report.
The survey didn’t appear to ask whether the leaders thought the aftershave of their male employees was too strong or sufficient effort had been made with shaving.
What possible consequence could the amount of make-up you wear have on your performance (unless you are a circus clown)? I think we can ignore the opinions of these particularly sexist bosses.
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Outlook and dress are of the gravest concern to sales of all professions. Agree? They should not be of great impact upon procurement. On the ocntrary, onlookers will doubt about their sources of income.
Perception, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. If you want people to treat you as a professional, you have look like one, but whether it’s make-up or the way you dress, not everyone will have the same opinion. After a lifetime of going to work wearing a business suit and tie, I’ve spent the last year working for a major organisation where “dress down” is the norm on any day of the week for people at all levels, regardless of what you’re doing or who you’re meeting. I haven’t changed the way I dress, so I’m usually the only one wearing a tie. Does it make a difference? I think people from outside the organisation do react differently, and I think one or two people in my organisation have noticed too, as just recently, I’ve suddenly noticed that I’m no longer the only one wearing a tie….
I strongly believe that well dressed people can make good image of the organization and influence better on their clients. As an example wearing a tie for men makes the outlook better,therefore my opinion that the “dress code” should be more understandable rather than ingnorable.
I agree that it is important to be well presented. However, I would hope that procurement professionals are adept at looking beyond first impressions for the substance that potential providers are going to bring. I’m sure we’ve all been wowed by slick presenters only to find it was all show. When considering new providers, I want to see the people who will be working on the contract, not the bidders’ presentation alumni!
Believe you me if a woman goes without make up she may end up looking sloppy. For a woman, make up is not just about the outside, it somehow gives you a different kind of confidence. Don’t you see how women light up when they’ve been through a make over, their shoulders are held up high its more than an outside thing. I guess the make up should be toned down for the work place. Don’t forget though people are very visual they pecieve you a lot by your looks. Lets save the scarlet red lipstick for a night out.