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https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7033680/rejected-job-because-too-short

Some days ago I read with amazement the takes of some persons on the attached thread.

So this lady was rejected by the recruiter for being "short". Perhaps the story is untrue just as many like it on Twitter, but I'm reacting on the premise that it's true (even though most likely greatly embellished).

Firstly, its crass and unprofessional for a recruiter to voice such words whether directly or indirectly, but sentiments is a huge part of decision making. Heck, most of y'all were never called back by the HR for the same reason as the complainant; only difference is that you weren't expressly told that you're short, fat, have terrible dentition, have bent legs or look too tacky and malnourished. Do you recall attending that interview where you believed you smashed it and impressed the recruiters, but never heard from them again? That could be it.

In certain businesses especially the hospitality sector, looks is a big deal. Have you seen airhosts? Have you see the attendants and receptionists at top range hotels? If all things are roughly equal among applicants, recruiter will tend to favor those who look more polished and are attractive.

The word “attractive” doesn’t just mean people want to have sex with them, it means people enjoy being around them more. It’s a reality, harsh as it may be. Businesses that appeal to the public work hard to make everything about the customer experience attractive….nice furniture and pretty pictures on the wall in a restaurant, attractive interiors, buildings or landscapes in the background of movies, and so on. It shouldn’t be surprising at all that they prefer attractive employees in customer facing positions.

This is natural.

Also, as a business owner, why will I employ a short first class receptionist when I can employ a tall first class receptionist? Wheres the wisdom? Beauty and intelligence are not mutually exclusive which means that one can have both. If as an HR, I have 100s of applicant for a single opening, does this not give me the privilege to pick "the best"?

Most of yall trying to be politically correct on the other thread certainly wont employ dwarfs in your organisation irrespective of qualifications. Image is super important especially in customer-facing positions and you're automatically a brand ambassador. Funnily enough, a lot of women only hang out with their beautiful friends while they call the average ones when they need relationship advise (I've had a couple of persons it to this).

Some even ignorantly cursed out the country. Have you wondered why even some foreign orgs require you to attach a port photograph or make a short video of yourself? That's right, they want to see what you look like. Even the military wont employ you if you're not up to a certain height or with a proper BMI.

That's why I always say that if you're goodlooking and well poised, then consider yourself as already having a fair headstart in life. Do not let anyone deceive you, beauty avails you a lot of privileges, but it's not just beauty.

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https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7033680/rejected-job-because-too-short

Some days ago I read with amazement the takes of some persons on the attached thread.

So this lady was rejected by the recruiter for being "short". Perhaps the story is untrue just as many like it on Twitter, but I'm reacting on the premise that it's true (even though most likely greatly embellished).

Firstly, its crass and unprofessional for a recruiter to voice such words whether directly or indirectly, but sentiments is a huge part of decision making. Heck, most of y'all were never called back by the HR for the same reason as the complainant; only difference is that you weren't expressly told that you're short, fat, have terrible dentition, have bent legs or look too tacky and malnourished. Do you recall attending that interview where you believed you smashed it and impressed the recruiters, but never heard from them again? That could be it.

In certain businesses especially the hospitality sector, looks is a big deal. Have you seen airhosts? Have you see the attendants and receptionists at top range hotels? If all things are roughly equal among applicants, recruiter will tend to favor those who look more polished and are attractive.

The word “attractive” doesn’t just mean people want to have sex with them, it means people enjoy being around them more. It’s a reality, harsh as it may be. Businesses that appeal to the public work hard to make everything about the customer experience attractive….nice furniture and pretty pictures on the wall in a restaurant, attractive interiors, buildings or landscapes in the background of movies, and so on. It shouldn’t be surprising at all that they prefer attractive employees in customer facing positions.

This is natural.

Also, as a business owner, why will I employ a short first class receptionist when I can employ a tall first class receptionist? Wheres the wisdom? Beauty and intelligence are not mutually exclusive which means that one can have both. If as an HR, I have 100s of applicant for a single opening, does this not give me the privilege to pick "the best"?

Most of yall trying to be politically correct on the other thread certainly wont employ dwarfs in your organisation irrespective of qualifications. Image is super important especially in customer-facing positions and you're automatically a brand ambassador. Funnily enough, a lot of women only hang out with their beautiful friends while they call the average ones when they need relationship advise (I've had a couple of persons it to this).

Some even ignorantly cursed out the country. Have you wondered why even some foreign orgs require you to attach a port photograph or make a short video of yourself? That's right, they want to see what you look like. Even the military wont employ you if you're not up to a certain height or with a proper BMI.

That's why I always say that if you're goodlooking and well poised, then consider yourself as already having a fair headstart in life. Do not let anyone deceive you, beauty avails you a lot of privileges, but it's not just beauty.

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The recruiter did not err in not employing her, because the business is his. However, in mentioning that she was not hired because she is a short lady is where the company crossed the redline. Unlike in the military where certain heights are a necessity, this requirement was not mentioned ab initio, thereby distraughting the young woman. God will give her a better job eventually.

Gentlerespect76:


The recruiter did not err in not employing her, because the business is his. However, in mentioning that she was not hired because she is a short lady is where the company crossed the redline. Unlike in the military where certain heights are a necessity, this requirement was not mentioned ab initio, thereby distraughting the young woman. God will give her a better job eventually.

Exactly my point too. Its unprofessional for the recruiter to voice such sentiment. But then it's his prerogative to employ using any yardstick he may want. Some wont even employ you if you have certain accents.

Op stop posting rubbish..

Kestolove:
Op stop posting rubbish..

Will you keep quiet there...

It's not comforting, but the truth is that attractiveness can open quite some doors for you.

Anyone who doesn't know this is simply living in a fool's paradise.

Lalalsticlala mynd44

You've spoken well.

The same lady would reject a guy for being too short, ugly or bald.

Omo short na for lady wey worwor.
Smalli na for the ones with right curve with banging body and fine face.

You getrit

Reading

Limitations

Buh the person way get matter Don forget about it since na, why dragging us back Again

So many stringent reasons why someone is denied employment.
If this were a Nollywood movie I'll say that that recruiter will lose his/her business. He'll end up looking for employment only to meet that sorry applicant he/she rejected years ago as the manager of the new place....

But hey! Wake up! Life is not a movie. The recruiter have bashed your ego. Pick up yourself and move. You didn't create yourself anyways. The God what made you will place you where you're meant to fit.

Karleb:
You've spoken well.

The same lady would reject a guy for being too short, ugly or bald.

Chop knuckles, oil dey ya head.

Only Jesus can show real love to everyone..... Our world needs Jesus.
We keep deceiving ourselves, but there's no love in the society

OP, from your own submission, I believe that the whites are right for feeling superior to blacks and there's nothing wrong about it

#NoLoveInOurWorld

People show love based on looks

JESUS loved everyone, gave hope to people that would ordinarily have been rejected

Jesus is king

Ok

Short people will just be collecting stray bullet anyhow.

Most short people dey worry abeg!

Most times very rude and ive aggressive.

Make she no worry, she grow tall one day

Q

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My company, my ways

Follow the rules

I no blame the Op na the mods way push this crappy Post Enter Fp na him I blame.
Moral lesson una try the know Una worth e get why.
Are you short ,tall ,slim or fat don't let anybody to bully your statue,in anyway,anywhere at any given point of time.

You have said it all. Over the years, applicants have been rejected for some many reasons, including, including but not limited to heights, size, beauty and otherwise. But pronouncing some of this before an applicant, makes him/her feel rejected and less a human. On the note, the lady was right in the calling out the recruiter

Nairaland is for typing stupid opinions. Enough said.

Front desk jobs always require specific appearance or look for different organisations

Talking to yourself is fun until you get caught.

Is like telling a classy restaurant to employ a short waiteress , with yam legs and face like orangutan.

This is reality staring us in the face, this world no balance