Perspective(Affirmative)

 The perspective of a 就活生(Someone who is job hunting) on why Lookism matters

After a long day of interviews, that’s another company I didn’t got in...

You know, people throw around the word lookism like it’s always negative. And sure, I get it. Judging people purely by appearance can be unfair, and I’d never want that kind of world!

But here’s the thing: I’m in the middle of job hunting. It’s competitive. It’s intense. And the truth?

 Every little thing counts.

So if I can take control of how I’m perceived through how I dress, how I carry myself, how I present

I’m going to do it. Because the moment I walk into that room, I am being evaluated. Not just on my words or my resume, but on presence. Posture. Everything.

Some people call that shallow. I call it preparation.

I don’t support judging someone only on looks. But I do believe that visual communication is part of the package. It's a kind of language. When I show up polished and professional, I’m saying: “I take this seriously. I respect you. I respect myself.”

Lookism, when weaponized, can hurt people. But appearance, when chosen and owned with intention? That’s not vanity. That’s strategy. That’s agency. And in a market where thousands of other students are holding the same qualifications, sometimes the way I show up visually is the deciding factor.