It seemed that the interview went very smoothly: excellent
results of the test, the recruiter nodded approvingly, but that's all over. On
the sidelines of your resume should mark "neprezentabelen", and next
to it - a big sign "minus".
Are external data, ranks last in the list of informal
requirements, can play such an important role? How strong is this, it is not
always obvious to the competitor link between appearance and performance? And
that is actually trying to tell employers, including the announcement of the
battered job templates - "good looks", "European style"?
Natalia Kleschina,
Recruitment Consultant
The Russian Connection
"Much depends on the space to be occupied by a person
in the company. First of all, presentable appearance is important for the
employees, who represent the company to external customers - a secretarial
position, as well as the PR-managers, sales managers. For back-office staff it
does not play a special role. There are times when people do not take sales
representatives to work due to excess weight, but it is more related to the
presence of medical contraindications than physical
shortcoming.
In addition, the appearance of employees - an element of
corporate culture: in some companies prefer people of European type, while
others want to see the bright American type, but somewhere it does not give
value. The main thing - the new man should blend well with the team.
One day we were looking for-girls resepsheonistok growth not
less than 170 - this demand was due to the fact that the height of the
reception counter is not allowed to work for her short people.
As a rule, the emphasis on external data candidates is made
in companies operating in the service sector - for industrial and trade
organizations such requirements less common. "
Tatiana Petryakova,
HR-Director
Media Arts Group
"The desire to choose a candidate according to their
own notions of" good "employee, has always existed. In some
professions really important or enjoyable athletic appearance, in some it does
not matter, important only to professional skills.
Such stereotypes like "appearance of European
style" - is a convenient term that briefly but succinctly give an idea of
a number of external data requirements. For example, a person with "a
presentable appearance," originally inspires confidence, respect,
sympathy, and so on. Working in advertising, not a modeling agency, in the
selection of personnel, we practically do not have to rely on such claims. We
are more interested in professionalism, experience and the desire of candidates
to work in our company. Perhaps these requirements can nominate the candidates
for the position of personal assistant CEOs, but still, even in these cases, we
will be primarily interested in the applicant's data as a professional. Either
way, the choice of the future employee is important not so much the appearance
to us,
Ruslan Ilyasov,
HR Director
Alcoa's
"For me, the concept of" attractiveness "of
candidates is reduced to a" business-impression "both external and internal.
With regard to physical beauty, I think it is absolutely necessary - on the
contrary, in the workplace it can even be a hindrance, detract from the basic
tasks. Still on the job we come to work, and what difference does the color of
human hair and eyes? The main thing that he was a good worker.
If during the first phone call the recruiter asks a
question: "How do you look?" - it is necessary to clearly define
itself, it is contrary to your moral principles, or not? If so, the next
question is - are you ready to sacrifice their moral principles in order to
work in this company. I know people who, after the first interview once said:
"It's not my company, I can not work here." At the same time there
are applicants who are not confused by incorrect questions for an interview,
they, by and large, do not care, the main thing - to find a job.
During visits to the States, I noticed that there is
virtually no applicants point to resume their sex, age, nationality, and not
attached to it picture. In our country there is still a serious legislative
base on this issue, and employers often allow themselves to ask inappropriate
questions to candidates. This suggests that our market is still not civilized.
But the situation is gradually changing: today, despite the
huge number of offers from employers, good people is getting smaller - and
already candidates begin to dictate terms. And with the increasing trend of
employers will have to raise the level of their civilization and learn from
their Western colleagues good manners in dealing with the candidates. "
Joseph Blashko,
Director of Human Resources
"British American Tobacco Russia"
"In the selection of staff, we are guided by the
principles of ethics and professionalism, so for us the appearance does not
matter. The selection process is based solely on an assessment of managerial
potential and skills, which are key for a particular position. One of our
corporate principles - "Strength in Diversity" - implies that we
value individuality and are open to very different types of people. We believe
that a team of people with diverse experience and personal characteristics is
one of the strengths of our company. For us it is important to only one thing:
that the man looked clean and neat. We believe that this is an element of a
professional approach and respect for the employer. It is only a minimum
requirement, compliance with which we expect from the candidates and
recruitment agencies are translating, working with us. Moreover, a free style
clothing is allowed in our company. The only exceptions are those employees who
communicate with external audiences, and it is only in the days when business
meetings are held. "
Maria popisit,
Recruitment Consultant
The Russian Connection
"Speaking about the appearance of competitors, it is
necessary to distinguish between the physical external data and the way a
person looks at the interview. Attractiveness - it is purely individual
perception. None of the professional in the field of recruitment would not
allow himself to form an opinion based on personal feelings, "like, do not
like it." The task of recruiter - to evaluate the skills, competence and
the ability to fit into the corporate culture.
The attractiveness of an adult - is not so much a gift of
nature, as a result of his own efforts. People who know how to present yourself
well, can not command respect. But the faded jeans and unkempt hair can
significantly reduce the chances of getting the desired position, even if the
requirements for a professional person is completely fit the profile of the
ideal candidate. At the interview we always tell applicants what style and
dress code adopted by the company, and more - it all depends on them, they will
take advantage of this information or not. "
At the first interview in front of a recruiter is very
difficult task - to objectively evaluate the candidate in a short period of
time. And look, even though it is a minor factor, can play a decisive role.
When a person does not make an effort to look good for an interview, it begs
the logical conclusion: either the lack of interest in work in the company, or
an elementary disrespect to the other party, or the lack of desire to please
others.
Going to a job interview, do not miss a single detail. After
all, a man for whom a career - serious work, takes into account all the nuances
that contribute to success.
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