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I would like to know your opinion on the same... what do you think?
If you think intelligence is the key to career progression, then here's a new flash: good looks with a dash of smartness can help people score the job and earn the money they have always dreamed of.
That's the conclusion of new research which claims that attractiveness, along with confidence, may help job seekers stand out to employers.
"Little is known about why there are income disparities between the good-looking and the not-so-good-looking," said the study's lead author, Timothy Judge, PhD, of the University of Florida.
"We've found that, even accounting for intelligence, a person's feeling of self-worth is enhanced by how attractive they are and this, in turn, results in higher pay," she added.
To reach the conclusion, the research team analyzed data from the Harvard Study of Health and Life Quality, a national, longitudinal study.
The findings appear in the May issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology, which is published by the American Psychological Association.
The study looked at 191 men and women between the ages of 25 and 75 who were interviewed three times six months apart starting in 1995.
They answered questions about their household income, education, and financial stresses and evaluated how happy or disappointed they were with their achievements up to that point.
They completed several intelligence and cognitive tests and had their pictures taken. Several different people on the research team rated each person's attractiveness relative to their age and gender.
Source: Beauty & brains your key to success-ET Slide Shows-Features-The Economic Times
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7I would like to know your opinion on the same... what do you think?
If you think intelligence is the key to career progression, then here's a new flash: good looks with a dash of smartness can help people score the job and earn the money they have always dreamed of.
That's the conclusion of new research which claims that attractiveness, along with confidence, may help job seekers stand out to employers.
"Little is known about why there are income disparities between the good-looking and the not-so-good-looking," said the study's lead author, Timothy Judge, PhD, of the University of Florida.
"We've found that, even accounting for intelligence, a person's feeling of self-worth is enhanced by how attractive they are and this, in turn, results in higher pay," she added.
To reach the conclusion, the research team analyzed data from the Harvard Study of Health and Life Quality, a national, longitudinal study.
The findings appear in the May issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology, which is published by the American Psychological Association.
The study looked at 191 men and women between the ages of 25 and 75 who were interviewed three times six months apart starting in 1995.
They answered questions about their household income, education, and financial stresses and evaluated how happy or disappointed they were with their achievements up to that point.
They completed several intelligence and cognitive tests and had their pictures taken. Several different people on the research team rated each person's attractiveness relative to their age and gender.
Source: Beauty & brains your key to success-ET Slide Shows-Features-The Economic Times
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Yes, you are right, Shankar. It is disturbing, but at the same time, I feel it is a fact prevailing in a few industries and professions. I want to know the view of the Senior HR member on the same.
How do you consider a profile while recruiting? Do you also consider beauty when interviewing candidates?
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How do you consider a profile while recruiting? Do you also consider beauty when interviewing candidates?
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Yes it is true and that can more be confirmed from the type of advertisements we get to see like only female candidates preferred , candidates with a pleasing personality may only apply and so on
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Hi Padmaja,
I think beauty has various definitions. It could be the way you look or the way you carry yourself. There are people who impress you with their ordinary yet smart look. People with looks use this strategy when it works to their advantage. But one thing is for sure, hard work never fails you.
And Mr. Ravi (I am present everywhere), why don't you talk about something positive? You seem so sarcastic. Why are you so frustrated all the time?
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I think beauty has various definitions. It could be the way you look or the way you carry yourself. There are people who impress you with their ordinary yet smart look. People with looks use this strategy when it works to their advantage. But one thing is for sure, hard work never fails you.
And Mr. Ravi (I am present everywhere), why don't you talk about something positive? You seem so sarcastic. Why are you so frustrated all the time?
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Hey Ravi,
Humors are okay, but sometimes you cross your limit by saying things. What do you mean by "good-looking girls pleasing their bosses"?
Please...
Okay for you... You might have seen this many times on the highway but "JALO MAT BARABARI KARO!"
Shine
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Humors are okay, but sometimes you cross your limit by saying things. What do you mean by "good-looking girls pleasing their bosses"?
Please...
Okay for you... You might have seen this many times on the highway but "JALO MAT BARABARI KARO!"
Shine
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Beauty can help in success, but it cannot be the sole criteria of success. In the long term, success cannot be ensured without good work. Initially, there can be a benefit in building initial relationships, but in the long term, only good work pays off. Interpersonal relationships can work, and without them, we cannot achieve success. How we manage this matters; it is up to you.
Sanjay
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Beauty can be seen in various ways, the word itself has many meanings, I believe that Beauty can help your way to the top, but it cannot sustain you there, Hard work is indeed the key to be the best.
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Beauty with brains will always have the upper edge. For any job, the first requirement is brains; if you have beauty as well, then no one can beat you. This is a practical approach; there's no use in discussing its theoretical approach.
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Hi,
I agree with the findings of the report. I think this is mainly because people who are good-looking are also confident in themselves, and because they are confident, they can build good relationships with the management and hence get recognized, which is most important in current scenarios. There is nothing new in the report; this is something all of us observe on a day-to-day basis. Well, it's unfair... but it's true.
As far as Ravi goes, this statement "what can the HR member give their view" is shocking because I think that every member of this community is an HR person. The question that I have for you, Ravi, is "Are you not HR?"
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I agree with the findings of the report. I think this is mainly because people who are good-looking are also confident in themselves, and because they are confident, they can build good relationships with the management and hence get recognized, which is most important in current scenarios. There is nothing new in the report; this is something all of us observe on a day-to-day basis. Well, it's unfair... but it's true.
As far as Ravi goes, this statement "what can the HR member give their view" is shocking because I think that every member of this community is an HR person. The question that I have for you, Ravi, is "Are you not HR?"
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Hi!
Brain & Beauty!
Confidence in mind comes when there is a mix of knowledge and our own definition of beauty.
If both are present, the confidence level will be high compared to others who lack beauty or knowledge.
It depends on the person, how they carry it. It all depends on us. If the person is not worrying about external beauty, they can automatically develop and come up with inner beauty.
Certainly, a major role is played by beauty.
In my terms - if the person has charismatic power, they can reach great heights.
From India, Bangalore
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Brain & Beauty!
Confidence in mind comes when there is a mix of knowledge and our own definition of beauty.
If both are present, the confidence level will be high compared to others who lack beauty or knowledge.
It depends on the person, how they carry it. It all depends on us. If the person is not worrying about external beauty, they can automatically develop and come up with inner beauty.
Certainly, a major role is played by beauty.
In my terms - if the person has charismatic power, they can reach great heights.
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Hi,
It is a natural inclination of human beings to be attracted to more good-looking people. All that talk about beauty being seen in various ways is all apart from the simple fact that human beings are attracted to more good-looking people. It is not disturbing; it is a fact.
To answer your point about 'do members of HR, in fact, take beauty into consideration'? There are companies that will hire candidates only with a certain image. Why? Maybe the HR is not looking for beauty, but they will always go for the smarter-looking person.
And Ravi is a clown. I went to see who this person is making a joke in all serious forums of discussion, and what do I see? Chats with ladies only:-D
And then he complains about brains and beauty... while probably he hired half of those ladies himself.
Kavitha
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It is a natural inclination of human beings to be attracted to more good-looking people. All that talk about beauty being seen in various ways is all apart from the simple fact that human beings are attracted to more good-looking people. It is not disturbing; it is a fact.
To answer your point about 'do members of HR, in fact, take beauty into consideration'? There are companies that will hire candidates only with a certain image. Why? Maybe the HR is not looking for beauty, but they will always go for the smarter-looking person.
And Ravi is a clown. I went to see who this person is making a joke in all serious forums of discussion, and what do I see? Chats with ladies only:-D
And then he complains about brains and beauty... while probably he hired half of those ladies himself.
Kavitha
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The finding is true to some extent in the sense certain companies prefer smarter people for specific roles. However, beauty and smartness are often seen as two sides of the same coin. The truth remains that while beauty can help you get your foot in the door, proving oneself requires hard work and dedication. There is no alternative to that.
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Here, the study does not suggest that beauty is superior to brains. It simply states that having both brains and beauty helps in winning the tug of war. Thus, beauty is an added advantage. If (and only if) two persons have "equal brains," then beauty will indeed be a determinant of success - whether it be in terms of higher pay, promotions, or even selection in interviews.
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Devashish.
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Well, I think it's true to some extent. But as Ravi said, some ads say "only female candidates preferred" because some openings are only meant for females, like EA or Front desk. On the contrary, some openings prefer males as well, so why pinpoint only females? Right, Ravi?
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I personally think this thing is hyped too much. Why do we not consider a case? Let's say a girl/boy goes for an interview in a BPO/KPO. Can we really say that he/she might be hired only if looks are considered? The implied answer is NO. Similarly, for the crew of Airlines (Airhostess/Steward), looks are extremely important, but there are exceptions too. There are air hostesses who are a bit plump, but they have been hired because of their complexion, personality, and hospitality attitudes. So, with this, we can partially conclude that the job profile and the industry define the priority of looks, skills, and intelligence. I hope this has answered the query effectively.
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Zalak Dave.
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Beauty is not bestowed on everyone, but what is in the hands of a person is grooming. I have come across many people in my life who are not good-looking as such but have developed good personalities and are well-groomed. I think everyone should focus on grooming. Even a very beautiful girl who is badly groomed is not impressive. Moreover, a personality and confidence to match that. To me, confidence is very beautiful.
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Certainly true and generally depends on the job profile your are selecting.Is it not a great combination being beautiful and intelligent and applies to both gender.
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Beauty and good looks may count a bit, but at the end of the day, if there is no intelligence, good looks do not work. In my opinion, a presentable personality counts more than good looks. No one is ugly; it depends on the person how they make themselves look good. Confidence should be present within oneself.
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This is one of the most debated topics in recruitments. I must admit, quite naturally, for all the wrong reasons. I must admit that being an HR Manager, I do naturally look for the X factor in all the candidates we interview. The X factor necessarily means the confidence one must convey in their communication, attitude, and presentation, which includes how well one is groomed, and the way one carries and presents themselves overall. The one who possesses all these attributes always stands a good chance of getting through. In the long run, I've seen most of these candidates be successful in their work.
There have been times when we come across people who might look very promising but then may be of no good use. So why categorize? By the way, it is proven that when you look good, you are definitely confident. Above all, the most important thing is to believe in yourself that you are good! That's the difference; people who believe in themselves are the most confident of the lot, and they are the most sought-after individuals in the industry.
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There have been times when we come across people who might look very promising but then may be of no good use. So why categorize? By the way, it is proven that when you look good, you are definitely confident. Above all, the most important thing is to believe in yourself that you are good! That's the difference; people who believe in themselves are the most confident of the lot, and they are the most sought-after individuals in the industry.
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Beauty, attraction, brains... are all relative and subjective. What is beautiful or attractive to A may not be the same for B. Definitely, we cannot generalize. How beauty was defined in research is not clear. Was Mother Teresa beautiful or attractive? Is a squint-eyed, simple man like Infosys Narayana Murthy attractive?
When considering the career aspect, as I have observed in my 34 years of service, whether in UPSC officers or private sector officials at all levels, beauty is not the main criterion for success. It may be a bonus only for a shorter tenure.
Again, are beauty and attraction one and the same? For example, a lady supervisor in an office was attracted by my voice. There are many aspects of a person that can be attractive, and it's definitely not just about physical beauty. Otherwise, everybody should like Ishra... I reiterate, it's all about perception. I also believe that if somebody is hired by an employer based solely on looks, well, they are in for danger.
Anyway, this is a very debatable issue. I can provide many examples of people who are proud of their looks and behave as if they can rule the world, but they are mistaken. The perception of beauty should come from a pure conscience, lest it becomes lustfully vulgar.
Rider... Some of my comments have nothing to do with the original thread and are only additional input. Remember, it is again my perception.
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When considering the career aspect, as I have observed in my 34 years of service, whether in UPSC officers or private sector officials at all levels, beauty is not the main criterion for success. It may be a bonus only for a shorter tenure.
Again, are beauty and attraction one and the same? For example, a lady supervisor in an office was attracted by my voice. There are many aspects of a person that can be attractive, and it's definitely not just about physical beauty. Otherwise, everybody should like Ishra... I reiterate, it's all about perception. I also believe that if somebody is hired by an employer based solely on looks, well, they are in for danger.
Anyway, this is a very debatable issue. I can provide many examples of people who are proud of their looks and behave as if they can rule the world, but they are mistaken. The perception of beauty should come from a pure conscience, lest it becomes lustfully vulgar.
Rider... Some of my comments have nothing to do with the original thread and are only additional input. Remember, it is again my perception.
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I am in full agreement with the above-mentioned statement. In today's scenario, "beauty with brains" is a common phrase that is required to excel in your career. In today's context, individuals who possess both qualities are advancing compared to others.
My suggestion is that nowadays people are focusing more on their personality and conducting self-introspection to identify areas where they may be lacking. This exercise helps in pinpointing the fundamental areas that need improvement.
Some basic requirements to excel in your career are:
1. Smartness
2. Confidence Level
3. Diplomacy
4. Emotional Intelligence
5. Empathy
Regards,
Roopal
Hi friends, I would like to know your opinion on the same... what do you think??
If you believe that intelligence is the key to career progression, here's a new insight: good looks coupled with a dash of smartness can assist individuals in securing a job and achieving their desired income. A new research study suggests that attractiveness, along with confidence, might help job seekers stand out to potential employers.
"Little is known about why there are income disparities between the good-looking and the not-so-good-looking," stated the study's lead author, Timothy Judge, PhD, of the University of Florida. "We've found that, even when considering intelligence, a person's self-worth is influenced by their attractiveness, which subsequently leads to higher earnings," she added.
To arrive at this conclusion, the research team analyzed data from the Harvard Study of Health and Life Quality, a national longitudinal study. The findings were published in the May issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology by the American Psychological Association.
The study involved 191 men and women aged between 25 and 75 who were interviewed three times six months apart starting in 1995. Participants provided information on their household income, education, financial stresses, and satisfaction with their achievements. They also underwent various intelligence and cognitive tests and had their pictures taken. Different members of the research team rated each person's attractiveness relative to their age and gender.
Source: [Beauty & brains your key to success-ET Slide Shows-Features-The Economic Times](http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/4536852.cms)
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My suggestion is that nowadays people are focusing more on their personality and conducting self-introspection to identify areas where they may be lacking. This exercise helps in pinpointing the fundamental areas that need improvement.
Some basic requirements to excel in your career are:
1. Smartness
2. Confidence Level
3. Diplomacy
4. Emotional Intelligence
5. Empathy
Regards,
Roopal
Hi friends, I would like to know your opinion on the same... what do you think??
If you believe that intelligence is the key to career progression, here's a new insight: good looks coupled with a dash of smartness can assist individuals in securing a job and achieving their desired income. A new research study suggests that attractiveness, along with confidence, might help job seekers stand out to potential employers.
"Little is known about why there are income disparities between the good-looking and the not-so-good-looking," stated the study's lead author, Timothy Judge, PhD, of the University of Florida. "We've found that, even when considering intelligence, a person's self-worth is influenced by their attractiveness, which subsequently leads to higher earnings," she added.
To arrive at this conclusion, the research team analyzed data from the Harvard Study of Health and Life Quality, a national longitudinal study. The findings were published in the May issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology by the American Psychological Association.
The study involved 191 men and women aged between 25 and 75 who were interviewed three times six months apart starting in 1995. Participants provided information on their household income, education, financial stresses, and satisfaction with their achievements. They also underwent various intelligence and cognitive tests and had their pictures taken. Different members of the research team rated each person's attractiveness relative to their age and gender.
Source: [Beauty & brains your key to success-ET Slide Shows-Features-The Economic Times](http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/4536852.cms)
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Hi Nagaraja,
You are right. But the examples you quoted are wrong. Mother Teresa was a socialist and Narayana Murthy is an entrepreneur. He was not supposed to face the market himself and use his looks and personality to flatter the customers. His software would do the talking.
While in the case of Mother Teresa, how many of us know that she became popular only in the last decade of her socialism? She was obviously not good looking by that time. And if it is considered that she was gorgeous during her younger ages, then the question arises, why didn't she gain accomplishments during that time?
There are no obvious answers to this, but then looks are really industry-oriented job roles. As I mentioned in the earlier note, we won't like an air hostess who is ugly or plump! So in that case, we would generally prefer good-looking crew members.
This topic changes its shape when you go into telephonic selling. I had worked part-time for a BPO and was the highest-selling executive there. Now, the customers took it implied that the voice reflects the personality, and they thought I might be good-looking.
They bought things just because they loved my voice.
There are certain things that are best left untouched.
From India, Madurai
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You are right. But the examples you quoted are wrong. Mother Teresa was a socialist and Narayana Murthy is an entrepreneur. He was not supposed to face the market himself and use his looks and personality to flatter the customers. His software would do the talking.
While in the case of Mother Teresa, how many of us know that she became popular only in the last decade of her socialism? She was obviously not good looking by that time. And if it is considered that she was gorgeous during her younger ages, then the question arises, why didn't she gain accomplishments during that time?
There are no obvious answers to this, but then looks are really industry-oriented job roles. As I mentioned in the earlier note, we won't like an air hostess who is ugly or plump! So in that case, we would generally prefer good-looking crew members.
This topic changes its shape when you go into telephonic selling. I had worked part-time for a BPO and was the highest-selling executive there. Now, the customers took it implied that the voice reflects the personality, and they thought I might be good-looking.
They bought things just because they loved my voice.
There are certain things that are best left untouched.
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Hi Sam,
Thanks for your response. Ah... you are partially right in saying my examples are wrong. Well, at the initial stages, how did N. Murthy get his clients? Through his intelligence? Or his simplicity? Or his looks? Or what? Here, the field (socialism) is not unimportant. When you have public contact, what is your USP that is important? It is very difficult to single out one issue. You mentioned air hostesses. Is it not our own creation of culture, centuries back, that defined beauty, etc.? We are already programmed to all these aspects. One question, good looks of air hostesses, again, differ from country to country, culture to culture, and again, it is perceptive. Air hostesses of Africa or America may not look gorgeous in other countries. Ultimately, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Today's beauty may be ugly tomorrow when you change your priorities, necessities, expectations, wants, needs, desires...
Well, the subject is such that the argument continues.
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Thanks for your response. Ah... you are partially right in saying my examples are wrong. Well, at the initial stages, how did N. Murthy get his clients? Through his intelligence? Or his simplicity? Or his looks? Or what? Here, the field (socialism) is not unimportant. When you have public contact, what is your USP that is important? It is very difficult to single out one issue. You mentioned air hostesses. Is it not our own creation of culture, centuries back, that defined beauty, etc.? We are already programmed to all these aspects. One question, good looks of air hostesses, again, differ from country to country, culture to culture, and again, it is perceptive. Air hostesses of Africa or America may not look gorgeous in other countries. Ultimately, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Today's beauty may be ugly tomorrow when you change your priorities, necessities, expectations, wants, needs, desires...
Well, the subject is such that the argument continues.
Thanks again
From India
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