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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
From India, Bhopal
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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
From India, Bhilai
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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?"
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Bangalore
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