At a job interview, have u ever felt that your weight or appearance affected whether u got the job or lost it?

Answer 1

YES, I'm very good at what I do. I'm 24, and I've been working since I was 18. I find it very hard to get a job that involves supervising other people. I'm 5'6, I do consider I have all the qualities to be a good leader. But I think my height has been keeping me to get the jobs I want supervising other people. Tall people are always more likely to get a job supervising others. I'm trying very hard to get a job in a position that involves coordinating, but it's hard, people see a 5'6 guy, and they don't think supervising or management material.

Answer 2

I have interviewed a lot of people for job positions. From my experience, what really counts are the following factors:
1. Your knowledge and experience in the field. If it mostly matches what the interviewer is looking for, or expects from applicants, there is a good chance that you will make it into the shortlist.
2. Your attitude. If the interviewer sees you as a positive person, easy to talk to and eager to share your experiences, who answer questions with confidence, you will do fine.
3. And, of course, your appearance do count. But not in terms of attractiveness per se. Mostly interviewers will look for professionalism in the applicants. And this can be seen from the following:
a. Does the applicant dress neatly?
b. Does the applicant wear clothing that works well with his/her physical posture? (i.e., not too tight, not too lose)
c. Does the applicant look clean?
d. Does the applicant has a good sense of color coordination?

If you have doubts whether you can appear well, you can do the following:
a. Ask a friend whom you know dresses well for some pointers in what you should wear to an interview
b. Make sure that your hair is done well. No stray strands sticking out like a mad scientist
c. If you take public transportation, it is a good idea to arrive early, and freshen up in the restroom before meeting the interviewer.

If you still do not feel secure about your appearance, try to do this:
a. Have positive thoughts about the interviewer, and let this radiate from you. If the interviewer feels you are positive about him/her, he/she will like you back, doesn't matter if you dress like Rambo (but please don't).
b. A foolproof way to make a good first impression: greet the interviewer with a warm, sincere smile, look at him/her in the eye, shake his/her hand with zest, and say "Hello, nice to meet you!"

Answer 3

I utilized for a job in advertising (or wht i presumed replaced right into a advertising position), became out it may include a good number of chilly calling, infact lots of the day chilly calling (sales isn't advertising yet nevermind). Now i hate the concept-about chilly calling as i see it as harassing ppl of their own houses, and that i HATE such calls to my domicile, and this job may have blanketed calling agencies as well...... So even as requested how may u manage rejection or ppl putting the phone down a lot, with out wondering i responded, identity be positive with that cos i wudnt take it in my opinion cos all and distinctive hates chilly callers dont they, i always positioned the phone instantly down or go away them talking to themselves so identity recognize it wasnt a mirrored image on me, identity assume lots of the phonbe being positioned down....to which the interviewer smiled thinly and moved on. And no by no skill heard lower back frm them lol.....thnk god, kept me having to make up excuses of having yet another job already, wanted to go away the interview once they suggested chilly calling yet theory tht wud be too rude. not suprised they didnt call bck, i actually insulted the area they were providing lol....

Answer 4

Definitely! And there have been plenty of studies that have linked appearance and weight to success in the workplace. I just read one recently that showed that more attractive employees are paid better.

Let's face it, we're dealing with people. And we all make judgment calls. We all have our own personal stereotypes and prejudices. Now of course, it's illegal to deny employment because of them, but reality is, it happens.

Answer 5

Years ago, fresh out of college a potential future employer told me he wouldn't hire me because I was a woman who would probably leave to have children......direct sexual discrimination...I didn't pursue it at that time believing I wouldn't want the job with that kind of attitude but given the same set of circumstances today, I'd sue!!

Answer 6

it depends upon the job and job profile. if your job is to show your outer personality like airhostess,in jim etc, than defenatly your look matters but if your job profile needs your mind activity, intelligency more than your personality like doctor, tutor, ias officer---------- than no, afterall chanakya bhi to sirf 5 feet ka hi tha .

Answer 7

Apperance in so much as you always need to dress properly. So under or over dressing can be an issue...also grooming needs to be good...

Answer 8

yes ur appearence dose effect,

first impression is the last impression.
and outfit is a part of it.

Answer 9

Perhaps. If i have two candidates who are equal and one looks like a whale and one is "normal," well, the whale doesn't get picked.

Answer 10

always...i feel that if am not pretty enough they will tell me to go look somewhere else i know i should feel this way but i mean come on beauty seems to be everything now