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Casual Articles - Not Getting Hired because of Haircolor, Height or Weight
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Aside from hair color, there are other physical characteristics you have no control over that can prevent you climbing up the career ladder. According t
Are you a professional nurse who has been offered the opportunity of taking up a career in travel nursing? Not sure if accepting the offer is the right decision? Right now, I can guarantee that there are thousands of nurses who would give anything to be in your position, especia
In 2004, Yale psychologist, Dr. Marianne La France, conducted a study to compare hair (color, style and cut) to getting hired. Results of this study noted that hair color should be believable, flatter your skin tone, and have a professional appearance (www.casualpower.com). It was also noted within the same article from Casualpower.com that long, bleached blonde hair is the least hired look by employers. According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers), having an unusual hair color is one of the top three influencing factors in not hiring a candidate, weighing in at 73%. That’s only 1% lower than the importance of a strong handshake.
Aside from hair color, there are other physical characteristics you have no control over that can prevent you climbing up the career ladder. According t
I should probably begin with my own qualifications to discuss this topic. I was a Yellow Page consultant for nearly 25 years and, prior to that, had my own advertising agency. I also have a degree in marketing. I’ve been designing Yellow Page ads for the past three decades. So
In 2004, Yale psychologist, Dr. Marianne La France, conducted a study to compare hair (color, style and cut) to getting hired. Results of this study noted that hair color should be believable, flatter your skin tone, and have a professional appearance (www.casualpower.com). It was also noted within the same article from Casualpower.com that long, bleached blonde hair is the least hired look by employers. According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers), having an unusual hair color is one of the top three influencing factors in not hiring a candidate, weighing in at 73%. That’s only 1% lower than the importance of a strong handshake.
Aside from hair color, there are other physical characteristics you have no control over that can prevent you climbing up the career ladder. According t
One of the things that make us all so unique and special is that we all have different personalities. Even those of us who have similar personality traits are slightly different to each other. But have you ever wondered how your personality is affecting your career? If not
Aside from hair color, there are other physical characteristics you have no control over that can prevent you climbing up the career ladder. According t
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Aside from hair color, there are other physical characteristics you have no control over that can prevent you climbing up the career ladder. According t
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Aside from hair color, there are other physical characteristics you have no control over that can prevent you climbing up the career ladder. According to a 2005 article from USAToday.com, most male CEOs tend to be three inches taller than the average man. Accordingly, weight plays a big role to some companies in terms of hiring and firing. A controversial case about the “Borgata Babes” (the cocktail waitresses at the Borgata) attracted attention with Borgata’s policy that allows them to fire their babes if they gain 7% of their body weight during their employment at the casino (www.usatoday.com).
Harrah’s Casino and Resort faced charges for a claim made by a former employee that said she was fired “for not wearing makeup.” Their newly revised makeup requirements used to require that women wear makeup, defined as powder or foundation, blush, lipstick and mascara (www.usatoday.com).
Even if America favors attractive people, where is the limit imposed? From required make-up to frowning upon hair color, have we overstepped the boundaries? If so, it might be time to set guidelines for employers and w
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