Hoping to “Get the Job?” Make Sure You Smile

Work MeetingPerhaps in an ideal world, job interviews could be done with blindfolds on. There are certain elements of appearance that people simply cannot help, and shouldn’t be penalized for if they are the most qualified candidate for employment. However, there is no doubt that first impressions are visual. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the most universally attractive person will be the front runner (since attractiveness can certainly be subjective). However, glaring elements of distracting appearance are likely to take away from your qualifications. Teeth and gums are a huge part of this puzzle, because it isn’t just the way they look aesthetically, but how warmly and sincerely a potential job candidate smiles at the people interviewing them. Your Deerfield cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, will tell you more about the importance of your smile in terms of your career.

Human Nature in Evaluating Others

A study done by two researchers – Dr. Mikki Hebl and Dr. Juan Madera – focused on the distractions by physical disfigurements or qualities of one’s facial appearance. The data collected showed that employers weren’t even aware that they had rated those candidates as less qualified if parts of their appearance stood out in a negative way. “Our research shows if you recall less information about competent candidates because you are distracted by characteristics on their face, it decreases your overall evaluations of them,” said Dr. Hebl.

The Importance of Smiling

Your smile can give an impression that you are friendly and approachable. These are important qualities for a job. Unfortunately, if you are uncomfortable with the appearance of your teeth, you will smile much less freely. While your efforts have to do with embarrassment over your appearance, to the person just meeting you, they may take it personally and wonder why you are so unhappy to greet them. A sincere, attractive smile while interviewing for a job is extremely powerful, and can make you stand out (in a positive way) from the other people interviewing for the same position. If you want to get the job, a confident smile can be a secret weapon.

Deerfield Cosmetic Dentist Can Help You Gain Confidence in Your Smile

If you have cosmetic flaws with your teeth or gums, your Deerfield cosmetic dentist can consult with you on making over your grin. To schedule an appointment, call our 60015 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.