Appearance is important, says Dan Holliday, an HR manager with ten years of experience. Appearance, as well as general attractiveness, affect the decision of the employer to hire you or not, no matter how many are upset. That was the case in every company I worked for. This does not mean that appearance is the main factor, but each time the employer chose from several candidates whose experience and skills were at approximately the same level, the job was ultimately obtained by a more tidy and attractive outward candidate.
I asked company executives why everything happens this way. Here's what they answered: “The main factor is always professionalism, but the appearance of the applicants is also their investment in their employment. They spent energy and money on it, so it’s hard not to reward them for it. They want to win this test, we want to see the same zeal in work. In most cases, a tidy candidate also does his work neatly and attentively. ”
This may not seem entirely rational, but it is worth recognizing that appearance is a large component of our social lubrication. It’s easier for us to communicate with people who are like us. Therefore, people who understand these rules and follow them are hired more often.
I recall the lectures that were given to us at the business school on this topic, ”says Gail MacDowell, head of the recruitment agency. We were told that good looks always help in interviews. Employers see such people as more competent, intelligent and experienced.
From my own experience I can say that this is true, but not for all professions. For example, for an engineer, programmer or construction worker, this is not so critical. Of course, if one of them comes for an interview in a dirty T-shirt and with an unwashed head, then this is unlikely to add points to him, but his skills will still be appreciated. Appearance is most important for office workers and for those who are in direct contact with people. But, of course, everyone needs to take care of themselves, especially at the stage of employment.
I am convinced that the majority of people who have to choose employees consciously or not, but take into account the appearance of applicants, ”says Elina Zolotova, marketing director of IT corporation. I think this is absolutely natural and by no means shameful. We are pleased to see everything harmonious around us. And since most people belong to the category of “visuals,” for them it is almost an organic need. In addition, as a rule, the attractiveness of an adult is not so much a gift of nature as the results of his own efforts. This cannot but cause respect. In addition, for the most part, if a person seems beautiful to us, then his self-confidence is behind it. And if in fact a person does not have the best period in life, and he, nevertheless, looks attractive, then this often hides a strong character. That is, when hiring a person with a good appearance, the employer to some extent secures himself from the manifestation of an employee, for example, an inferiority complex coupled with a Napoleon complex.
Overall grooming is important, ”says Igor Mann, Alcatel’s CIS Marketing Director. But is there a guarantee that the applicant sitting in front of you with a haircut from a beauty salon and neat nails will come to work like this every day? They are still greeted by clothes. It became important not only how the clothes are sitting on you, but also what brands you wear. However, when conducting an interview before hiring a person, you know that what the jobseeker is sitting in front of you is worn specifically to make the best impression on you. So do not let the packaging obscure the goods.
Ask yourself what is more important for you: the employee’s shell, his appearance or his moral and business qualities? We were taught to believe the classics. Many remember the statement of A.P. Chekhov: “Everything should be beautiful in a person: face, clothes, soul, and thoughts.” But most importantly, it seems to me that the applicant is a professional in his field and just a real person. 100% by specialist and colleague. And then both employees and clients will fall in love with him - no matter what he looks like.
As you can see, the personal preferences of employers may be different, but a good appearance is far from the last factor in evaluating candidates.
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