It's still a problem, even if you can "enjoy the knocks along the way". You're right that you shouldn't use this kind of thing as an excuse, but I think it's va

It's still a problem, even if you can "enjoy the knocks along the way". You're right that you shouldn't use this kind of thing as an excuse, but I think it's valuable to be aware of it. For example, if you've got a bias-inducing face then perhaps you can mitigate that fact by avoiding face-to-face interviews and opting for phone interviews whenever possible.