"If a man doesn't have to wear makeup to get a job, a woman shouldn't either."
The job market today might be bleak, but job seekers everywhere still adhere to "professionalism standards" when interviewing for new roles.
A career community survey of over 500 hiring professionals determined that a woman's level of professionalism is often judged based on her physical appearance, including weight, body shape, hairstyle, and clothing choices.
This issue was recently raised by Melissa Weaver, a NYC job-seeker, who posted about her experience of purportedly being denied a position because she didn't wear makeup in her interview.
"So I interviewed for a job earlier this week," Melissa explained in a recent TikTok video. "The interview went so well, every question she had, I had a great answer for. I used to work in recruitment, I know how to interview. My background and experience aligned perfectly with what the role entails."
@_melissaweaver Does wearing make up to work make a difference? #work #corporate #career #interview #job #jobsearch #makeup #jobinterview #opinion #advice #women
♬ original sound - Melissa
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