Check out this expert advice below before you get a facelift or any other plastic surgery procedure.

There are several studies that suggest that attractive people are more likely to be hired  than those who are less attractive. Similarly, good-looking people tend to be more successful in their careers than their less-attractive counterparts.

Based on this information, it is easy to come away with the impression that breast implants and other forms of plastic surgery are worthwhile investments for people who want to get ahead in their careers.

Physically Attractive Employees Fare Better in the Workplace

When all is said and done, it is far better to work on improving your skills than to drop huge sums of money to enhance your outward appearance. Read the rest of this entry »

Beauty is in the eye of the employer… or so it seems.

Jessica Stillman’s January 2008 article “Should You Hire the More Beautiful Candidate? Ask An Economist “ intrigued me.  Are good looks really an advantage and necessary in today’s competitive job search?

According to an article by CNN.com, citing a 2005 Federal Reserve study, the research is in the favor of beautiful people gaining premium jobs and raises.

What about the rest of us mere mortals, including myself, who weren’t in the line where God handed out all of the beautiful genes. Are we doomed to low-paying wages and bad jobs? Read the rest of this entry »