The way you look can help you get a job - here's how
A recent report explores the impact of personal appearance on job prospects, noting that candidates often use fashion to signal cultural fit. Research suggests that employers may subconsciously favor attractive candidates, associating appearance with positive professional traits.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing issues regarding bias in hiring practices and the psychological factors that influence recruitment outcomes.
Image source, Taya Reed Image caption, Taya Reed says she realised she needed to dress to impress for her interviews
Trying to secure her "dream job" with a fashion company, Taya Reed was highly aware she had to make a good first impression in the interviews. And how she dressed was going to be a key component.
A London-based science graduate from two top universities in the UK capital, the 23-year-old had applied for a marketing job at womenswear brand Tala. She had done her homework, and devised a promotional campaign for the business.
But Reed also put a great deal of thought into what she would wear for the interviews, the first online and another in person.
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