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Do you feel people are selected for a job

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

Posted by EmilyAKAMrsK

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




ohhh i thought the point was that the more attractive person got the job.

Posted 7/26/06 9:06 AM
 
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MrsS2005
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Yes, especially for job where there is customer/client interaction. I think people want attractive, put together people representing their company.

Posted 7/26/06 9:14 AM
 

Blu-ize
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

I worked for a law firm that did this. They hired a certain type of female. Although the creds have to be in place they always hired a certain type.
The head of the law firm would say after an interview that they guy graduated blah...this school and he's good looking to boot!

Not exactly PC!

Posted 7/26/06 9:17 AM
 

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

I definitely feel this way.

I also just went on an interview and I feel that my "young" face got in the way. No matter my experience or talents, sometimes they can't get past that.

Posted 7/26/06 9:30 AM
 

tann22
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job



YES
I see it at my job all time.

Posted 7/26/06 9:35 AM
 

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

Well, being in HR, I have had exp in the advertising world where I witnessed people being selected for their "look" and how "cool" they were. You had to have a certain look and feel to work there. Sad but true.

Posted 7/26/06 4:00 PM
 

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

I also think confidence can make a person more attractive.

Posted 7/26/06 4:08 PM
 

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

Posted by nrthshgrl

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.



I agree. It's sad but true.

Posted 7/26/06 4:09 PM
 

Lucky09
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

Yes - at my current company we all fit a certain mold / look alike in the office. It was scary actually! Chat Icon

Being nice looking can sometimes work against you. I have had VP's of companies smile at me and ask me if I need them to explain things again... And while smiling and politely saying, "no, I understand what you are saying"... I am really thinking, "um, buddy, I didn't graduate with a Master's with honors from my good looks". Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/26/06 4:21 PM
 

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

Absolutely! It cuts both ways though, depending on the office.

Posted 7/26/06 5:27 PM
 

Jackie24
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Re: Do you feel people are selected for a job

i def do.......its pretty sad

Posted 7/26/06 5:40 PM
 

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

Yes. I worked for a dr office in where girls were coming in for receptionist jobs and my manager told me to tell one girl the position was filled because of her weight. I wouldnt do it because of my morals but I think that it plays a role for sure in whether or not someone is hired.

Posted 7/26/06 5:55 PM
 

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

uh huh.

Posted 7/26/06 6:16 PM
 

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

Definately. It's the human brain...it's programmed to seek out the most "fit". "Most fit" according to the human brain=most attractive.

Posted 7/26/06 6:46 PM
 

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

Yes

Posted 7/26/06 6:51 PM
 

Goldi0218
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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



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Posted 7/26/06 6:58 PM
 
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