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Do you feel people are selected for a job

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IGLover
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Do you feel people are selected for a job

based on other factors besides their experience and what they have to offer? i.e. looks, weight, etc?

I saw a perfect example of this today. I went on 2 job interviews today, and not to be rude, but the girl who was applying was not exactly attractive. I know, I know, who am I to judge. But you could tell, when the HR manager saw her, she had this look in her eye. Chat Icon

Posted 7/25/06 8:45 PM
 
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Redhead
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

YES...i do

Posted 7/25/06 8:46 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Yes, I think it happens all the time.

Posted 7/25/06 8:46 PM
 

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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Yes I most certainly do.

Posted 7/25/06 8:47 PM
 

bklyngirl
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

if a job doesn't want to hire me because i'm not attractive then i wouldn't want to work for them. i would want to be hired for my skills not my looks

Posted 7/25/06 8:48 PM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Appearance has a lot to do with people getting hired. It's a proven fact.

I do think it's a shame because there are many people who are more qualified for the position.

Posted 7/25/06 8:48 PM
 

randella
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Absolutely.. this rings more true dependent upon your industry.

Posted 7/25/06 8:49 PM
 

IGLover
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Posted by bklyngirl

if a job doesn't want to hire me because i'm not attractive then i wouldn't want to work for them. i would want to be hired for my skills not my looks



That wasnt the question. It's a yes or no question. Obviously a hiring manager is not going to tell someone, "Sorry, you're just not attractive enough".

Message edited 7/25/2006 8:52:49 PM.

Posted 7/25/06 8:49 PM
 

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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

yep-no doubt

Posted 7/25/06 8:53 PM
 

Phyl
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

unfortunately yesChat Icon

Posted 7/25/06 8:55 PM
 

Bri
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Sadly enough, yes

Posted 7/25/06 8:56 PM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

I think it happens all the time, consciously or subconsciously

Posted 7/25/06 9:07 PM
 

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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

definitely! and it's disgusting Chat Icon

Posted 7/25/06 9:08 PM
 

Diana1215
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Yes - definitely.

Posted 7/25/06 9:08 PM
 

2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Definitely!!!

Posted 7/26/06 7:13 AM
 

Beth
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

yep- if you looked around the room on the first day of my Macy's excutive traning class- almost every single girl was a size 6 or less and pretty

there were a few expections- of course her Dad was president of Bloomingdlaes at the time

so that helps also

Posted 7/26/06 7:32 AM
 

MrsPorkChop
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

depends on the job

like, if you were working for a gym ,you want a fit person at the counter

or if you do alot of client meetings, you want someone with a clean and smart look about them, not some slob.

so yes it does affect you how you look.
HOWEVER, ive seen ugly people dress beautifully and put nice makeup on and they look great! i have also seen goreous people look like slops.

so if you make a nice appearance, wear flattering clothes and nice makeup, i really think you can get any job

Posted 7/26/06 8:11 AM
 

bklyngirl
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Posted by preshy7


so if you make a nice appearance, wear flattering clothes and nice makeup, i really think you can get any job



i agree 100%

Posted 7/26/06 8:47 AM
 

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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

most definately!

Posted 7/26/06 8:49 AM
 

jennandrob
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

without a doubt

Posted 7/26/06 8:54 AM
 

MrsS1126
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Yes, definitely

Posted 7/26/06 8:55 AM
 

nov04libride
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

I think in life looks really affect almost everything. Guys only let me merge into their lanes when they see me (which is not to say that they would if they saw the whole body Chat Icon ). The deli guy gives me free slices of cold cuts. People hold doors and then not for other people. It's sad really.

When I worked on wall street everyone at my company looked like they should have been in magazines. it just isn't natural. they can't have been hiring the *best* candidate and have them all be stunning.

Message edited 7/26/2006 9:04:12 AM.

Posted 7/26/06 8:57 AM
 

BabyAvocado
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Absolutely. Sad, but it's a fact.

Posted 7/26/06 9:03 AM
 

Emily
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Yeaaaaa that is the way the world turns and the cookie crumbles. The best part of my job is wearing my jammies to work. I have been to interviews and had dh pull some strings and the errrr frumpy ( for lack of better terms) plain Jane would always beat me out. Chat Icon

Posted 7/26/06 9:05 AM
 

MrsPornStar
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

I definitely think looks play a huge factor in people being hired (or not hired) for jobs.

Posted 7/26/06 9:06 AM
 
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