Interview Beauty Blunders - are you guilty?
A new survey by Debenhams Beauty Hall reveals that your beauty regime holds the key to securing your dream job! If you’re reading this blog, you’re a beauty fan and will probably agree? Did you consider your makeup when going for an interview?
The survey reveals that it takes just 30 seconds for interviewers to make their minds up about a candidate, but it could be down to a set of beauty blunders many people aren’t even aware of, that makes or breaks an interview.
Chipped nails, split ends and smudged mascara top the list of cosmetic catastrophes that put interviewers off a candidate.
Untidy chipped nail polish is a complete no-no, with interviewers rating it their worst beauty blunder, and the first thing they notice as they shake hands upon arrival.
Split ends indicate laziness, while smudged mascara is the true sign of a party animal who would quite happily ditch the boardroom for the bar. A slick of bright red lipstick, heavily pencilled brows and overpowering perfume reveal an overconfident personality (ah, so that’s what I am guilty of?!)
Fake tan implies the candidate loves a holiday and would swap reports for Ray-bans given half a chance. But wouldn’t we all do this?!
A worrying absence of mascara hints at a potential emotional wreck who wastes no time in putting on what will inevitably be cried off within a couple of hours.
The common ‘lipstick on teeth’ scenario automatically implies carelessness, while a strong line of foundation highlights a lack of attention to detail. Far from being alluring and mysterious, a drawn on fake beauty spot makes an interviewer doubt the honesty of a candidate.
But it seems women cannot win – an immaculately made-up face tells the interviewer to watch out for their job, as this candidate means business and is probably going to be hot on their heels for the next promotion.
Debenhams Beauty Director Sara Stern says: “Clearly the application of make-up and fragrance is just as important as making sure your outfit is clean and ironed ahead of an interview. It seems a more natural-looking middle ground is the way to go for sure-fire success.”
The survey results were based on responses from 2000 online customers who have previously interviewed people for jobs. Harsh, or fair?If it’s time to perfect your professional beauty look, then head into Debenhams and join the Beauty Club which is currently offering 1000 bonus points when you spend £50 on beauty and fragrance between 1 and 21 October 2012.
