A little bit about the office dress code.
Imagine the situation.
The first day of practice, you come to the company in the morning, hoping to gain new knowledge, work experience and a good review. One of the company's executives came in to greet the interns and in front of everyone asks you to leave the office (and not come back!) because your appearance does not comply with the rules accepted here.
This is not a fictional situation, that's exactly what happened to one of our students.
Is there still an office dress code? Undoubtedly, yes.
Of course, there are young fashion companies where there are upholstered sofas and coffee makers with cookies at every turn, where you can come to work even in what you slept in, and no one will tell you anything. But in most serious companies, and especially in government organizations, there are clear rules regarding the appearance of employees.
Even a few years ago, it was unacceptable to come to university lectures in sportswear, let alone work! The fashion to go to the office in knitwear and flip-flops on bare feet spread from large IT companies, where employees received maximum freedom of expression, and where there was simply no need for a programmer to dress in a suit and tie. Generation Z basically denies boundaries and stereotypes in everything, plus the pandemic has certainly relaxed everyone. Therefore, today the concept that we habitually call the office dress code is extremely vague. But still, it is necessary to understand the difference between sports/leisure clothes and a work wardrobe.
Our advice: in the early days of practice or work, dress in a classic office style. Observe the employees, and as you stay in the office, it will become clear how serious the requirements for appearance in this organization are. And then you will be able to adjust your wardrobe in one direction or another.
Conclusion: dress codes are not disappearing, but they are becoming softer, and the capital rules are being replaced by unspoken ones. But the main principle of business style - not to irritate the eyes of others - remains unchanged.
Attention girls! The reason for the irritation of others may be not only your inappropriate clothes, but also inappropriate at work (but so fashionable now) extra long bright nails. Think about it! Such ways of self-expression at the beginning of her career can significantly harm her.
Imagine the situation.
The first day of practice, you come to the company in the morning, hoping to gain new knowledge, work experience and a good review. One of the company's executives came in to greet the interns and in front of everyone asks you to leave the office (and not come back!) because your appearance does not comply with the rules accepted here.
This is not a fictional situation, that's exactly what happened to one of our students.
Is there still an office dress code? Undoubtedly, yes.
Of course, there are young fashion companies where there are upholstered sofas and coffee makers with cookies at every turn, where you can come to work even in what you slept in, and no one will tell you anything. But in most serious companies, and especially in government organizations, there are clear rules regarding the appearance of employees.
Even a few years ago, it was unacceptable to come to university lectures in sportswear, let alone work! The fashion to go to the office in knitwear and flip-flops on bare feet spread from large IT companies, where employees received maximum freedom of expression, and where there was simply no need for a programmer to dress in a suit and tie. Generation Z basically denies boundaries and stereotypes in everything, plus the pandemic has certainly relaxed everyone. Therefore, today the concept that we habitually call the office dress code is extremely vague. But still, it is necessary to understand the difference between sports/leisure clothes and a work wardrobe.
Our advice: in the early days of practice or work, dress in a classic office style. Observe the employees, and as you stay in the office, it will become clear how serious the requirements for appearance in this organization are. And then you will be able to adjust your wardrobe in one direction or another.
Conclusion: dress codes are not disappearing, but they are becoming softer, and the capital rules are being replaced by unspoken ones. But the main principle of business style - not to irritate the eyes of others - remains unchanged.
Attention girls! The reason for the irritation of others may be not only your inappropriate clothes, but also inappropriate at work (but so fashionable now) extra long bright nails. Think about it! Such ways of self-expression at the beginning of her career can significantly harm her.
