When a person is judged physically attractive, we tend to attribute other positive qualities to them. — Photo: sturti / Getty Images, via ETX Daily Up
Kahlil Gibran wrote that "beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart." However, it's a safe bet that the Lebanese-American writer never had to confront the "beauty privilege,” which brings many workplace advantages. A recent American study highlights a striking link between physical attractiveness and professional success, particularly among young graduates.
Published in the journal Information Systems Research, this study asserts that being perceived as physically beautiful can have a lasting influence on career paths. MBA graduates who meet today's beauty standards not only earn higher salaries than their less attractive peers, it's also easier for them to attain prestigious positions.
