Physical Appearance Vs Skills
Looks they say can be very deceptive, a cup can look very neat and beautiful on the outside but very dirty on the inside, in fact even have fungi sometimes.
It is not a lie that many organizations take appearance very seriously as a criteria to offer jobs. Even without testing one's intellectual ability, a careless appearance can ruin the opportunity for you.
Well, It is very nice to look good, I mean a good appearance adds beauty and more meaning to people but alone, it shouldn't be a basis to qualify people for opportunities. Clothes are just clothes; they can't add anything to what a person is capable of doing.
The psychology of considering people for an opportunity based on looks is biased, any one going by that method is prone to recruit only the smart dressers with empty heads.
Nevertheless, if both appearance and one's capabilities are considered then it would be perfect. We need to strike a balance.
Having the skill and not looking smart doesn't give one good meaning out there. I mean what does it cost to look good? I love seeing people dress smart. It attracts me to them.
Take for instance, someone comes to tell you about a big opportunity that he or she is already into and is making it in life through it. The person told you of how he or she travels from country to country and drives on expensive cars and has millions in his account.
Beautiful news right? Then suddenly, your eyes went down to his feet and you see him wearing bathroom slippers and a jean with a squeezed shirt, what will first come into your mind?
I believe you would doubt everything he said even if they were true. But imagine he dressed smart, even if he was lying, you might believe him or her.
It's not enough to have the skill, get the skill, be highly competent but also have a good appearance. People are mostly attracted to what they see rather than what is covered.
How beautiful will it be when what they see really defines what is covered. So in my opinion both appearance and skills are very important in recruiting workers.
It is just so unfortunate that some organizations only focus on the appearance aspect, especially if you speak English fluently, the deal is done. They will assume that since he or she dresses well and can speak English, what's left?
I have met people who speak English fluently but their Intelligent Quotient wasn't burning well. Inorder to get competent people to work for you, you need to strike a balance, checking both the skill aspect and the appearance aspect depending on what your job is.
This will save one from recruiting the wrong person. Appearances are wonderful but they can be misleading as well.
On the side of the applicants too, it will be wise to be equipped on both of these things. It doesn't even sound nice to appear for a job interview looking anyhow. How would you even feel? First impressions always matter, don't forget. Even if you have the skill, dress well, it will add more quality to your skill.
I won't lie to you, if I am to recruit people for a job today, whether you are the most talented person on earth and you don't appear nice, I don't think I'll pick you. I'll assume you are not serious, and don't have regard for what you are looking for. I rather go for someone who is average and looks smart, I Believe with time the person will grow.