why am i being punished for my looks?

Question

i am a very beautiful female. and i know that because i always get compliments and everyone around me tells that....
however, i have a problem.....
i find it really hard for me to find a job.
If an interviewer is a male, i almost always get a job, however if its a female, i dont even get a thank you for comming. No matter what i do, a woman wont hire me (and i went to like 20 inverviews where an interviewer was female) , even if i am qualified!!!
my point is....I found this my dream job and i want to persue, i send out my resume to them and 2 days later they called me and said that i am qualified and they want to meet me for the interview....i found out thru the HR office that my interviewer is a female and it made me depressed...i really really really want this position, and i know that i am qualified, but i am afraid that i wont get hired again b/c of my looks........my friends say that they are always jealous of my looks ....so what should i do? i really want this job

Answer 1

Go back and reread the content of your question. Depending on the type and level of job you are pursuing, you may not be qualified. I'd be a bit circumspect about abilities based on your misspellings and grammar. The fact of the matter is that men are more forgiving because of your appearance, whereas that has very little influence over most women. Bone up on your interviewing skills. Pick up a good interviewing instructional book like "Knock 'em Dead" by Martin Yate. You'll improve your interview answers over night. By the way, make use of spell check functionality wherever it is available.

Answer 2

Sounds like someone is a bit conceited...with that attitude you'll never get a job. The most beautiful people are the ones who don't know they are beautiful, or at least the ones who don't brag about it. Perhaps you should practice being a little bit more humble, then other women will respect you more. I am sorry if I sound offensive, that's not the goal here, I'm just being realistic. Try to act down-to-earth, not like you are Cleopatra or the Queen of France, then you will definitely get hired. If you are truly qualified then there is no reason that a female won't want to hire you, they just want the best person for the job! Don't worry so much about your looks, don't wear six inch heels to the interview, go easy on the makeup, try to smile more and be friendly. Good luck!

Answer 3

Use minimal make-up, be presentable but put your hair in a bun or something and wear loose clothing that does not accent your figure. Buy some reading glasses and wear them or just plain glass glasses. Do everything you can to avoid accentuating your good looks. Carry a briefcase, do not wear jewelry, and turn on your charm. Spend the interview impressing the interviewer with your desire for the job and your knowledge and qualifications If the work doesn't require a great appearance such as a customer service representative, actress, hostess, airline stewardess and such then slouch a little. Do everything you can to make them see who you are and what you are capable of rather than what you look like. Good Luck!

Answer 4

well, if this was really a problem you could have contacted the corporate hr to file a complaint.

but remember, eve n if you're extremely qualified, that doesn't mean that there isn't someone out there more qualified for the job. have you even considered other possibilities? like maybe how you're dressing or presenting yourself or that, though qualified, you weren't the most qualified that applied?

and maybe be a little more humble. it's good to know you're beautiful and have confidence but taking that much into an interview can sometimes be detrimental. they want confidence, not *********.

but, you didn't really put any other factors like that, only that you were too pretty.

Answer 5

That is hard, when people wrongly judge you by your looks.
It sounds like some of the Woman who gave you interviews were intimidated, by your pretty self. Jealousy, ect. That was very wrong of them. You are who you are. You've been blessed with looks, that's nothing to be ashamed about. Just be yourself at this next interview. Be honest with your interviewer, if she asks why its taken so long for you to get a job. She will see your true self. Most important, Smile, be happy and cheerful. Any Job Interviewer will take a second glance at such a sweet person. That's what companies want working for them. Outgoing- and unashamed, of you....will make a huge statement. Others will see you re not only gorgeous on the outside, but just as pretty on the inside.
Hope all goes good for you! Ive got my fingers crossed (wink)

Answer 6

You may act "very beautiful, and know it" and that would be a turn-off to a lot of serious interviewers, including men...your a potential workplace sexual lawsuit waiting to happen. However, if you truly believe you are being discriminated against, file a complaint with the Labor board in you state, or talk to an attorney to see if you have a discrimination case.

Answer 7

It's probably not about your looks with the females. Your attitude sucks. Guys are going to hire a good looking chick no matter what but a girl is going to pay attention to your attitude and the way you carry yourself. If you walk in there like look at me look at me then no female will hire you. I wouldn't hire you and I am straight but I don't go for that I'm so cute sh1t. It's disgusting.

Answer 8

When you don't get a job offer for a job you thought you were qualified for, and for which you had a good interview, don't be afraid to call the interviewer back and ask them why you didn't get it. They can sometimes have some good, honest feedback that you can use to improve your chances next time around. If you don't learn from your mistakes you're bound to repeat them.

Answer 9

i think u think to much of urself and think that all the women in this world r jealous of u. Maybe thats why u dont get hired..u probably show some attitude to the female employers that probabaly ticks them off. And u probably flirt with the guy employers so u could land a job. No matter how pretty or ugly u r, if ur kind and intellegent, it would show and thats whats gonna get u a great job

Answer 10

Just be yourself, dress conservatively, natural looking make up, look your emplyer in the eye, smile, be chatty, be enthusiastic and most of all be confident.
By the way the person who told you to complain to the HR department is wrong because technically your not yet employed there and you don't know the exact reason for them not employing you so you don't have a case against them.
Good Luck!