It would be frustrating for anyone to learn that their skills are being ignored over such a superficial thing as makeup. Especially when you consider that it’s a very high-profile role you’re interviewing for—a vice president position in HR.Newsweek that her job interview was “engaging and informative.” The overall impression she got from it was very positive.
There was just one ‘problem’: “She was concerned that I hadn’t put enough effort into my appearance given I was interviewing for a VP-level role.” Many internet users were appalled by the double standards that women face even in this day and age. Unfortunately, the TikToker’s experience wasn’t a one-off experience. Other TikTok users shared similar stories of their own.a longer video where she went into detail about some of the questions that her followers had about the entire situation. She added that she wouldn’t publicly name and shame the company that rejected her for several reasons.
Or, more commonly, folks tend to think that extremely good-looking people are also virtuous, talented, capable, and charming, even if they’re nothing of the sort. Verywell Mindthat the halo effect is also known as the ‘what is beautiful is also good’ principle. In short, people tend to give attractive individuals the benefit of the doubt.Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am.