Experiment reveals

The role of weight in job interviews

Appearance is important when applying, but other factors also play a role.(Bild: golubovy-stock.adobe.com)

The Burgenland University of Applied Sciences conducted an experiment to investigate how slim and overweight people affect recruiters. The result is surprising.

Job interviews are a stressful experience for many people. During the interview, attention is often paid to small details such as appearance, clothing and body language. Not all candidates come off well, even if they are perhaps ideally suited to the position.