Physical Attractiveness- Week 4 EOC

        The way look you definitely plays a huge role in getting a job. You have to match the brand and what the employer is looking for. “Attractiveness will get you noticed, intelligence will gain you recognition but being unforgettable is based on your attitude.”  (Calvert Jones)

It is always important to keep up with personal hygiene and dress properly. That can say a lot about who you are because that is something that you control with your appearance. Another thing to consider when looking for a job is piercings and tattoos.  You make the choice about what and where your piercings and tattoos are so that can also say a lot about you. The way you look represents the company and most companies do not want a bad look for their company.

            In my opinion it is not fair to not hire somebody because you do not consider them physically attractive. Only things people are able control, like hygiene should be considered. “An employer can no longer seek out preferred individuals based on non-job-related factors such as age, gender, or physical attractiveness.” (Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 103) There are certain things that people cannot control about their appearance like their hair, skin, and body type. I think companies that deny somebody a job because of something they can’t control are unfair and wrong. Good employees are not getting hired because of the way the look all of the time. It can almost be considered discrimination. “Discrimination based on physical appearance may, at first glance, seem almost trivial—a shallow and boorish act committed by one who failed to learn the lessons taught in elementary school about not judging books by their covers. Such discrimination is nonetheless a real phenomenon with significant effects on the lives of those discriminated against.” (Joseph Lesley)