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Because (admittedly an extreme example) if I'm hiring for a public-facing position, I don't want to get someone with pink and blue hair, excessive piercings and
by throwawayboise 6y ago
Because (admittedly an extreme example) if I'm hiring for a public-facing position, I don't want to get someone with pink and blue hair, excessive piercings and poor hygiene even if they're smart and capable of performing the job function otherwise.
In at least some cases, presenting and conducting yourself as a "normal" person is important.
- BlackFly 6y agoI thought this frame of mind was slowly disappearing in the millenial and later generations. From my personal perspective, if I see a person like you have described at your front desk, I am much more likely to think you are a company that cares about people more than just the bottom line. Seriously my first impression of such a person is, "Oh, this company clearly hires based on skills instead of just looks." My expectations are typically that the person will be quite adept.