Let’s Talk about the Three A’s: Age, Appearance, and
Attitude
by Dr. Stephen A. Laser
While probably not politically
correct, the fact is the Three A’s — age, appearance, and attitude — have a
major impact on the plight of the older, unemployed worker. If people think
that these characteristics don’t really matter when evaluating an applicant’s
chances of success in finding a job offer, they are mistaken. Studies have
shown that, for better or worse, personal appearance and the ability to
communicate clearly and convincingly are probably the two factors that predict
best as to whether a person will ultimately land a job.
