Just Recruitment
Call us on 01206 656656
Just Recruitment
Call us on 01206 656656

What to wear to work

You are what you wear, right? So, if you want to make a good impression in the workplace, it pays to think about your attire.

The rules about what to wear to work have recently changed, according to a recent study 15% of work places have adopted a casual approach to dressing for the office. In fact, in Sweden they actually have a “no shoe” policy which means employees can only wear slippers within the work place. We are not quite there yet but we are becoming more relaxed.

“Dress for success no longer exists in the modern workplace as comfort prevails over power dressing,” Travelodge declared. In 2017 America saw a decrease in heals for women fall by 12% and the sale of woman’s trainers increased by 37%. This is showing that the high-heals which woman were made to wear to work not so long ago is finally coming to an end which I more than applaud.

Same as men wearing suits, in 2018 a member of Cambridge Analytica showed up to Westminster with a nose ring and dyed pink hair to give a speech, he was wearing a full suit to go with this look. Even the dress code is becoming more relaxed even within parliament.

When starting a new job, it is always best to dress smart as you never know what the dress code might be like once you get there. It is definitely better to be over dressed than underdressed especially for a new job.

There are always occasions where you do need to dress smart within the work place. Whether it be; meeting your boss or someone of high importance who you know likes to dress smart 24/7, if you are interviewing a new candidate for a role or meeting potential clients/current clients.

If you’re dressing casually to work, there maybe boundaries and standards which need to be kept up with. For example, try not to wear ripped jeans, this isn’t professional and depending on your profession you wouldn’t show up wearing gym wear to work when you work in an office.

Some people think that there is a benefit to dressing in a particular way for work: you can draw a clear line between work and leisure at the end of the day.

So, there you have it. The rules of workplace clothing are simple: dress well, in a way that’s appropriate to your role, and the situation you’re in. But if you’re in the running for a new job, dial up the smartness factor and turn on the style. You’ll be on the road to success in no time.

© 2018 Just Recruitment Group Ltd

If you liked this article you may like to read – The Just Recruitment Guide to fashion

You may also like to read – The Just Recruitment Guide to interview dressing

Jobs currently available

Featured job
Management Accountant
Sector: Accountancy, Banking and Finance
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000
Location: Haverhill
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 906965
About the role

The Just Recruitment Group have a superb opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join our client on a fulltime, permanent basis working near to Haverhill.

Reporting directly to the CEO of this fast growing successful company. The business is currently growing at 20% per annum and is at a pivotal moment in its development. New premises have been purchased and new sales and accounting systems are due to be installed in the coming 6 months. This role will be part of the senior management team and involved in key decision making for the business going forward.

Responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for the whole of the accounts department and production of the monthly management report and KPIs.
  • Managing the accounts assistant who has primary responsibility for the purchase ledger.
  • Managing UK and overseas payments, controlling deposits and advance payments.
  • Cash management including weekly forecasting of cash and credit control.
  • Running all aspects of payroll.
  • Management of Royal London pension scheme.
  • Responsibility of all company insurances and utility suppliers.
  • Working with the Operations Manager, analysing profit and cost variances to budget.
  • Implementation of new accounting system, which will free up purchase ledger clerk to take some of the more administrative elements of this role.
  • Job and departmental profit analysis.
  • Monthly VAT returns and Bank reconciliations.
  • Ad-hoc tasks necessary for the for Senior Managers and Directors.
  • Management of personnel files.
  • Administration and other duties relevant to the role.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

  • Experience working in a fast moving busy office environment.
  • Ability to work to deadlines, quickly and accurately under pressure.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Discretion required due to nature of the role.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Confident in using Microsoft Excel.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualifications are desirable but not essential.

 

Read more
New job
Sales Proposals Coordinator
Sector: Sales
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000
Location: Braintree
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 908044
About the role

Just Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Sales Proposals Coordinator to be based in Braintree. 

The role will involve providing timely quotations to customer enquiries, sales order processing, customer relationship management. 

Duties: 

  • To receive customer enquiries via the telephone or electronically and obtain as much information about the project as possible 
  • Manage enquiries email in-box, respond to general enquiries, collect information to answer enquiries from other parts of the business and pass on where required
  • Acknowledge quote requests to customers and provide relevant SLA to be quoted within 
  • Acknowledge and confirm PO receipts from customers 
  • Set up electronic project files 
  • Maintain and update spreadsheets/trackers 
  • Log enquiries onto the Shared quote book and CRM 
  • Provide the customer with a quotation within SLA 
  • Proactively follow up the quote and secure a PO 
  • Send the order documentation to Operations for order fulfilment 
  • Add the sale to the shared works order book 
  • Develop and enhance business relationships and reputation with existing clients 
  • Maintain a comprehensive CRM commentary of activity and opportunity 
  • Refer potential business to other business sectors 
  • Prepare and send weekly Purchase Order report 
  • Support Customer Service Manager, Business Development Director and Business Development Managers where needed 
  • Proactively approach existing and potential clients with new promotions 
  • Work with colleagues to improve the customer experience 
  • Other duties appropriate to the level of this role 

Qualifications and/or Experience Required: 

  • Proven Sales experience 
  • Thorough analytical approach – good with details 
  • Good engineering education or experience – able to read manufacturing drawings 
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills 
  • Computer literate and conversant in the use of software packages such as Office 365, CRM 
  • Accurate data entry 
Read more
New job
Trainee Project Manager
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000
Location: Braintree
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 908043
About the role

Just Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Trainee Project Manager to join a very successful company, offering training and career development opportunities based in Braintree.

You will need to have CAD experience and to have worked within the construction industry, preferably within the architectural or structural steel industry but this is not essential. The role could also appeal to recent graduates with CAD experience looking for a career in a project focused role.

You will be predominantly office based but will be involved in site visits where required. The role is cradle to grave project management including client liaison, design using CAD, procurement of materials, through manufacture to installation. The value and length of the project will vary. Training both internally and externally will be available.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking and reputable business offering the successful person a career in project management. The company fully supports training and career progression opportunities.

The person requires:

  • CAD experience.
  • deally will have experience within the construction industry, preferably architectural or structural metalwork industry but not essential.
  • Will appeal to recent graduates looking for a career in project management.
Read more