I am job hunting. I am not a young pretty thing. How do I get the interviewer past that?

January 28th, 2009 | by admin |
job hunting
pattyw49 asked:


I have talents and would do a terrific job, but I don’t think that will matter. Looks seems to be the big thing in hiring. Not what you can do.

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  1. 5 Responses to “I am job hunting. I am not a young pretty thing. How do I get the interviewer past that?”

  2. By amada_rose on Jan 29, 2009 | Reply

    Dress your best, and act confident. If you have the talent, and experience, it should speak for itself. Don’t go in with a defeated attitude.

  3. By crash + burn on Feb 1, 2009 | Reply

    I beg to differ! An employer knows a great resume when we see one. Looks are not the #1 thing that employers are looking for, unless you want to be a centerfold or a pole dancer.

    It is true that we are looking for employees with a good personal appearance, but that is a fancy way of saying “good hygiene”. If it looks like you need to be introduced to a toothbrush, hairbrush, shower, etc. then you will probably be turned away for a job.

    If you have a good job history and solid references, don’t worry.
    Many of the “young pretty things” that have worked for me were either cokeheads, boozers, or welfare mamas who were terrible workers because they had always had everything handed to them on a platter! Show your potential interviewer that you know what hard work means, and that you are willing to do what it takes to give 110% on the job.

  4. By Michel on Feb 3, 2009 | Reply

    Frist thing …. change your thinking. Think of yourself as being young and pretty. Hold your head high and present yourself with confident. The rest of your talent will follow thru. If they are hiring you for looks than you do not want to work them……

    good luck

  5. By ツInLove on Feb 5, 2009 | Reply

    Experience&How you dress is the main thing. I bet if a pretty person came in there and didnt have no experience at all and didnt dress right, i bet they wouldnt get hired. And your very wrong not all jobs are like that.

  6. By butter pecanƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ on Feb 8, 2009 | Reply

    Describe how badly you need to work or how much you LIKE to work. Be upbeat and positive. Have a good attitude. Smile, and show them you will be a nice person to be around.

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