Does looks matter in a career?

One study reportedly found that a worker who ranked among the bottom one-seventh in looks (in the judgment of random observers) earned 10-15% less per year than someone who's attractiveness was considered to be in the top one-third. That amounted to a typical lifetime difference of about $230,000. What are your views?

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Jay Liu

21 Sep 2018

Accounting and Finance at ACCA

I think its more of a first impression kind of thing when the interviewer first see you step into the room.

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Steph Yeo

20 Sep 2018

Auntie Uncle Whisperer at Agency for Integrated Care

Yes especially if you're front facing. Looking pleasant helps gets things done. Though sometimes gotta face lewd looks.

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Kenichi Xi

19 Sep 2018

nᴉʍ oʇ dǝnᴉʇsǝd 不能说的秘密 at Tag Team with Gabriel Tham

Instead of just focusing on looks.

Impress people by being polite, considerate and smiling.

Is true that Good Looking be it guy or girl does have an Advantage in "First Good Impression"

If you look plain and normal, then show your Strong Points rather then your Weak points to gain the recognition.

Know what the person you are facing wants and give it to them.

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Thank you.

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Jason Sing

19 Sep 2018

School Of Hard Knocks And Life at School Of Hard Knocks And Life

Yes, especially if you are in sales. A pretty or handsome face makes a difference how people views you positively or negatively. That is why we have the phrase : never judge a book by its cover. But the fact is people judge simply based on looks and come with up their own conclusions.

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