Tech IndustryOct 19, 2019
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Interviewers : How much does looks affect your decision for hiring?

I've seen on numerous instances that unsuitable people got hired who doesn't even have basic understanding of the project they are working on. Now surprisingly they are also good looking. My observation lies in Product Managers, Business Analyst and other product related roles. I can't help but wonder is there a correlation between looks and passing interviews? To all those people in interview committee, 1. Does good looks affect your judgement for go/no-go subconsciously? 2. Do you ever regret your decision later on after hiring such candidates?

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Snapchat w8vbyc Oct 19, 2019

Committee wouldn't know how they look right? 😂😂

PayPal amqBlindd OP Oct 19, 2019

There is something called Face to Face Interviews. Ain't that happen at Snap? Because that's irony for a company who puts filters on faces

Snapchat w8vbyc Oct 19, 2019

Well you know at some companies committees do not involve interviewers.

Hulu CgDlJ64709 Oct 19, 2019

Somewhat. It's a known fact that if you're good looking you'll get ahead in life but you shouldn't merely depend on that

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agencylife Oct 19, 2019

Speaking just for tech departments I’ve worked in, the technical teams are pretty non-biased to hotties, maybe even skeptical of good looks lmao. Marketing is probably very different though.

Facebook facebooks Oct 19, 2019

Related to looks: I wish interviewers would put more emphasis on table manners and personal hygiene. My coworkers all chew with their mouths open and often go days without washing their hair, it’s really obnoxious, especially when you’re crammed in next to them 8+ hours a day. But then that would eliminate so many programmers 🤷‍♀️

PayPal amqBlindd OP Oct 19, 2019

Rolling into hippie cultures. Any specific race?

Cisco boooombox Oct 19, 2019

Avoid lunches with them. Ask for a cubicle.

Amazon himn Oct 19, 2019

I think for software engineer good looks is a negative point as others think that you spent lot of time in grooming yourself

Cisco Truthdr9 Oct 19, 2019

Well you need to be good looking to have a job right

eBay nan19 Oct 20, 2019

Looks don't matter to me when I am hiring.

Facebook ⭕️v⭕️ Oct 20, 2019

A lot. If someone looks like a hobo or smells bad I automatically fail them. Why would I want to work with someone like that everyday? Usually if the candidate is a girl I lower the bar. Sorry not sorry. Interviewing is about picturing yourself working with someone for a few years.

Google hypms Oct 20, 2019

Girls are much easier to get in high tech, it’s an URM issue. I believe Facebook also has many diversity trainings.

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IIlIllIlII Oct 20, 2019

I definitely give higher interview ratings to hot girls, regardless of their performance

PayPal amqBlindd OP Oct 20, 2019

And what do you achieve from that?

Amazon AWS-Engr Oct 20, 2019

Eye candy

Zillow Group •com Oct 20, 2019

I don’t care how ugly you are as long as you know the answer of some questions, and prove your tech skills