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This happens to me very frequently. I recently had a hiring manager call me directly and talk about how strong my resume was and how articulate I sound. She said that she was very interested in my credentials and was very excited to meet me. Well, come in-person interview time and the first moment she glanced at me, she looked very disappointed. From that moment on, she decided to come up with a various amount of reasons as to why I wouldn't be good for the role. "It seems like you live too far away for the job" (I live 30 minutes away), "your experience is too much on the low side", etc. A complete reversal in demeanor. It's obvious she didn't like the way I looked for one reason or another. It's frustrating that I couldn't get an offer because some lunatics care more about looks than credentials.
You obviously spent a good deal of time in the presentation of your skills and your credentials, did you give yourself the same amount of time? You must have a suspicion other than "looks" that turned her off. Were you dressed inappropriately? Are you not happy with the way you look? Was there a reason you could not present yourself at your absolute best?
When meeting someone for the first time, how they dress, their mannerisms, their hygiene...all of these things speak to how they ARE everyday. When first impressions count, it's important that you make a GREAT one.
You obviously spent a good deal of time in the presentation of your skills and your credentials, did you give yourself the same amount of time? You must have a suspicion other than "looks" that turned her off. Were you dressed inappropriately? Are you not happy with the way you look? Was there a reason you could not present yourself at your absolute best?
When meeting someone for the first time, how they dress, their mannerisms, their hygiene...all of these things speak to how they ARE everyday. When first impressions count, it's important that you make a GREAT one.
Honestly, I dressed sharply and I wore all the appropriate attire for an interview. I smiled, and greeted the interviewer with a firm handshake. I did everything I could to look nice. It's frustrating. Of course this isn't for every interview I had, but it does happen a few times and it makes me wonder what their problem is.
It's interesting, I read a study that when you go to an interview they decide in the first five minutes whether or not they will hire you. Were you nervous perhaps?
You obviously spent a good deal of time in the presentation of your skills and your credentials, did you give yourself the same amount of time? You must have a suspicion other than "looks" that turned her off. Were you dressed inappropriately? Are you not happy with the way you look? Was there a reason you could not present yourself at your absolute best?
When meeting someone for the first time, how they dress, their mannerisms, their hygiene...all of these things speak to how they ARE everyday. When first impressions count, it's important that you make a GREAT one.
You know, if you look at the bigger picture, there could be something about her that she cannot change, like, um, say, ethnicity? Her size. Hair too long or too short. I recently experienced the SAME thing and I strongly suspect that my appearance - other than being petite and looking 10 years younger than my actual age - played a role in not getting the job offer after looking so good on paper and on the phone.
At the end of the day, these companies did us a favor in not hiring us - who would want to work in such a judgmental place?
Thank you for your replies. No I'm not obese, I'm fairly skinny actually. I don't smoke nor consume alcohol. My teeth aren't the whitest, but I hardly reveal my teeth anyway. No tattoos. I might come off as nervous, but I guess I sort of am when I meet someone new.
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