Read previewDespite giving a killer interview and ticking all the boxes the company was working for, Melissa Weaver didn't get the job she wanted.
She was told she didn't put enough "effort" into her appearance.
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Some said that outward appearance, including makeup, hairstyle, nail color, and clothing, all matter during a job interview.
However, Michelle Enjoli, a career development coach and speaker, told BI that Weaver's appearance may not have been the issue at all.
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