<p>Interviewers make all sorts of snap judgments about a candidate's character based solely on their grooming regime, according to a new survey of British bosses.<br /><br /></p>.<p>In a survey of 2,000 executives by a UK-based fashion retailer, one in four bosses said that chipped nail varnish quickly takes the shine off an applicant's chances, as it makes them appear nervous or unprepared.<br /><br />A fifth of managers see split ends as a sign of laziness, and one in six said smudged mascara made them fear hiring a 'party animal' who would be quick to escape the office for the bar, the Daily Mail reported.<br /><br />A deep tan leads bosses to the conclusion that a candidate would gladly abandon their duties for the pleasures of a beach break, while bright red lipstick, heavily pencilled eyebrows and overpowering perfume are considered indicative of an overconfident and cocky personality.<br /><br />The common scenario of lipstick smudged on to teeth apparently suggests carelessness, while foundation that hasn't been blended properly is seen to highlight a lack of attention to detail.<br /><br />Even going for a natural look isn't without risks, as certain bosses believe an absence of mascara indicates an emotional wreck who worries that it would all be cried off within hours.<br />An immaculately made-up face makes some recruiters fear this candidate means business and will be snapping at their heels for the next promotion.<br /><br />"Clearly the application of make-up and fragrance is just as important as making sure your outfit is clean and ironed ahead of an interview. It seems a more natural-looking middle ground is the way to go for sure-fire success," Sara Stern from Debenhams, said.</p>
<p>Interviewers make all sorts of snap judgments about a candidate's character based solely on their grooming regime, according to a new survey of British bosses.<br /><br /></p>.<p>In a survey of 2,000 executives by a UK-based fashion retailer, one in four bosses said that chipped nail varnish quickly takes the shine off an applicant's chances, as it makes them appear nervous or unprepared.<br /><br />A fifth of managers see split ends as a sign of laziness, and one in six said smudged mascara made them fear hiring a 'party animal' who would be quick to escape the office for the bar, the Daily Mail reported.<br /><br />A deep tan leads bosses to the conclusion that a candidate would gladly abandon their duties for the pleasures of a beach break, while bright red lipstick, heavily pencilled eyebrows and overpowering perfume are considered indicative of an overconfident and cocky personality.<br /><br />The common scenario of lipstick smudged on to teeth apparently suggests carelessness, while foundation that hasn't been blended properly is seen to highlight a lack of attention to detail.<br /><br />Even going for a natural look isn't without risks, as certain bosses believe an absence of mascara indicates an emotional wreck who worries that it would all be cried off within hours.<br />An immaculately made-up face makes some recruiters fear this candidate means business and will be snapping at their heels for the next promotion.<br /><br />"Clearly the application of make-up and fragrance is just as important as making sure your outfit is clean and ironed ahead of an interview. It seems a more natural-looking middle ground is the way to go for sure-fire success," Sara Stern from Debenhams, said.</p>