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Hey guys, I'm going to job interviews very soon…need help on the pretty or smart deal?  Any advice?

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I just posted a comment.  It does mostly come down to the type of job.  If possible find out how other people there dress and present themselves.  The sex of the person doing the hiring may play a role too.

Post edited 1:16 pm – February 2, 2012 by maria@moneyprinciple

Gosh, I am in the wrong job and the wrong workplace. Universities are full of people who know that they are not very pretty but think that they are very smart.

Jai, I need help, my friend – and no face to face interviews; no videos on my blog either….

BTW, have you considered that this 'beauty cult' may be only an American thing?

Maria

maria@moneyprinciple said:

Gosh, I am in the wrong job and the wrong workplace. Universities are full of people who know that they are not very pretty but think that they are very smart.

Jai, I need help, my friend – and no face to face interviews; no videos on my blog either….

 

BTW, have you considered that this 'beauty cult' may be only an American thing?

 

Maria

"Universities are full of people who know that they are not very pretty but think that they are very smart." – Ha!  Fabulous.  Don't know if it's just an American thing, but I'd hazard to guess probably not.  Beauty is desirable.

Left you a comment.  People always gravitate toward beauty because that's human nature.  So maximize what you have and who you are in every way because people are attracted to beautiful personalities too!  I've known a lot of people over the years who weren't that physically attractive but their personality really made them shine.

I think the key is to smile and be friendly. This is tough if you are really shy, but the more personable you can be the better. I've interviewed quite a bit of people and the ones that look like they are headed to a funeral almost never get the job. I worked in software so a lot of the interviewees tended to look down at their shoes and were much more comfortable typing code than talking to people. While I certainly wanted to hire the most talented developer I also realized that you have to work with and be able to communicate with people. Communication is a real art and if you can smile, present yourself well and prove that you have solid communication skills I bet you'll get the job. In fact, in my experience I have not always been the most qualified interviewee but I have never gone on an interview that didn't end in an offer. After the fact the interviewers have told me it's solid communication and the ability and willingness to learn that got me the job. Good luck!

When I interviewed candidates.  I always looked for qualified people first and then I looked for people who would fit in.  There is definitely an edge for attractive people particularly those who fit the first two categories.  Being attractive is not just looks, but personality.  Grooming is equally important.  You want to look as good as you can so you feel confident and you leave a good impression. 

As far as revealing the pregnancy, do you plan to work late into the pregnancy?  Do you plan to return to work?  If yes to these questions, I would not volunteer the information.  Right or wrong, it would be like any other illness.  Good luck.