Calling all beautiful people! We know that you already reap so many rewards by virtue of your pretty face alone. But now you may be headhunted by employers who only recruit attractive people.
According to an article in Mashable, the site BeautifulPeople.com started with a 'beautifuls only' dating site, yet it's now expanding its exclusive membership to the workforce.
The free service apparently allows employers to vet prospective staff from a 750,000-strong members base of lookers, deemed such through an online vote. Only those considered beautiful get to stay.
"An honest employer will tell you that it pays to hire good-looking staff," said BeautifulPeople's managing director, Greg Hodge "Attractive people tend to make a better first impression on clients, win more business and earn more."
This service sounds like it's right up Abercrombie's alley. In fact, we're quite surprised its CEO didn't think up the startup himself.
Obviously there are some industries—say, cosmetics—in which beauty is practically a prerequisite.
But beyond that, is the site pragmatic or simply discriminatory? Is it time to add 'good looking' to the skill set on your resume?
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