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3 colours you should always wear when asking for a pay rise

Or going to a job interview. - by Laura Barry
  • 22 Aug 2019
3 colours you should always wear when asking for a pay rise

There’s nothing quite as nerve-wracking as asking your superior for a pay rise. Regardless whether you’ve practiced your pitch and memorised all the reasons why you’re an excellent candidate for a promotion, things don’t always work out the way you want them to. Similarly, going for a job interview is equally as anxiety-inducing and you only have one shot to empress your prospective employer. However, according to science, there may be a way to skew the odds in your favour.

New research done in the UK presented in the HONOR 20 Color Report found that red is a colour that communicates passion, excitement and demands attention. Thus, wearing it when asking for a pay rise may make you appear passionate and capable.

However, red isn’t the only power colour you should incorporate into your wardrobe. In the report, Color Expert Jules Standish, wrote:

"First impressions are important, and what better way to broadcast to the world who you are than through fashion. Blue clothing and accessories help you project an image of trust, diplomacy and reliability - which is perfect for job interviews.”

“Wearing black for a first date projects mystery, and ensures you keep your emotions in check with the intention of revealing more about your true nature at a later stage of the relationship.”

“In comparison, wearing red on a first date projects passion and excitement, while demanding attention."

S, if you’re going for a job interview, date or asking for a pay rise, ensure you’re wearing one of the power colours, or a combination of them.

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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