August 15, 2012
Study: obese job seekers have less chance of finding work

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Your waistline shouldn’t impact your job search, but unfortunately it may be a deciding factor when it comes to gaining employment. A study published online in the International Journal of Obesity showed that when people unknowingly viewed images of potential coworkers before and after weight loss surgery, the candidates were rated more poorly when obese. The resumes were equivalent as far as skills, experience, and education.

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