When it comes to salary negotiations, one shouldn't underestimate psychology, say experts who have a tip for the office look for this occasion.
So much first: if in any
job
wear the clothes fit the professional to the company and to your location.
As far as salary negotiation is concerned, however, according to career and fashion experts, it should also help to ensure that your outfit does not look too boring and monotonous for the occasion.
Or, to put it the other way round:
a little color
- to match the respective
office outfit, for example, can be combined as an accessory
- could even help with the salary negotiation, according to her.
This is where a little
psychology
comes into play: the
bright
colors
could make your manager feel positive.
And that in turn could help to enforce your salary claims.
Last but not least, a study by the University of Chicago showed that the outfit in the office has a significant, positive influence on salary.
Of course it shouldn't be a leopard print, and nothing neon-colored.
Nevertheless, according to the advice from a fashion point of view,
colorful outfits
could be
have a positive effect on the boss's motivation, advised
Brigitte
magazine, for example
.
These would include colors such as red, purple, blue or green.
A colored accessory for a piece of clothing can also make a difference.
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And the fashion magazine Instyle also recommends
thinking about the
right outfit
before
negotiating
a
salary
and adding a little
color
to the game.
“Because: If you want more money in your job, you should definitely show your colors.
Sad
outfits
won't help you with your project. ”Those who wear“ signal colors ”such as pink, red, blue and purple convey self-confidence - and that should definitely not be missing in a salary negotiation or a possible promotion, so the tip on Instyle. de.
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Nevertheless, you shouldn't overdo it - the office outfit should first and foremost look clean and well-groomed.
And you should feel comfortable in it.
Career trainer Sandra Schumacher has another
tip
for
negotiating salaries
.
In a contribution by the Augsburger Allgemeine, she advises that when choosing
clothes
, you should be guided
by the
position
you want to achieve.
The outfit should fit well and not be too cozy or everyday, the article also says.
“After two years, it's a bit like at home at work,” says the career trainer in the article.
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Sources: University of Chicago study; augsburger-allemeine.de; Instyle.de
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