Bayt.com Infographic: Influence of Personal Appearance on Hiring Decisions

БӘУЕ Does your PERSONAL APPEARANCE affect HIRING DECISIONS in the Middle East and North Africa? Want to land that job? Looking the part may be your key. Looking good in the workplace may be the key to career advancement, with 76.4% of people thinking that employers make a decision based on a candidate's physical appearance. 76.4% YES, 3.7% hiring decisions are influenced by appearance NO hiring decisions are not influenced by appearance XXXX ^^^ Dress as you want to be seen: a person who takes their job seriously. is professional, and upward-bound. 83.4% of professionals say that there is a correlation between appearance and success. Good Grooming vs. Bad Grooming 27.5% think that it shows 51.9% their interest in the position say that tattoos and piercings are not allowed in 24.8% their office think that it shows the candidate has good character 77.3% think that you risk being negatively judged on your personal grooming and clothes 20.2% think that it is an important job requirement 46.4% are not aware of the company dress code and found out about it later 60.2% think that it's important to appear fit, healthy, clean, happy, energetic, confident and well dressed 48.5% spend a moderate amount of thei income on grooming and clothes TIP Three basic rules for making the right impression at work: 1. Presentation does count 2. A casual office environment doesn't mean that you have to dress carelessly 3. Dress as you want to be seen: a person who takes their job seri- ously, is professional, and upward-bound." 75.8% make a considerable effort in looking after their appearance What do you Usually wear to work? 62.3% 29.1% 8.5% Ethnic or national dress Western formal wear Informal casual clothes Always remember that understated elegance really makes a difference. When starting a neuw job, always keep in mind that how you dress will tell your boss and others in the organization how you see yourself and how you approach the job. БӘУЕ "Influence of Physical Appearance on Hiring Decisions", a Bayt.com Poll, March 2013. For more research and reports on the Middle East, visit www.bayt.com/en/research-reports/ The Middle East's #1 Job Site