Does ‘Looksmaxing’ substantively increase your odds of converting an internship?
I am very confident in my social skills and work ethic. I’ll also have time after exams to prepare for my SA (JP/GS IB) by doing courses etc.
Just wanted to know if it really does improve your odds to actually straight up looksmaxing before an internship. I’m wouldn’t call myself fat, as I play a sport for uni etc but I have put on a few pounds over quarantine and exam season recently as I am living with my girlfriend atm.
I am pretty confident that I can get a six pack, buy a few well fitted dress shirts, follow a proper skincare routine etc over the next couple months and actually sort my hair out.
Does this sort of thing make a massive difference assuming my work ethic and social skills are already pretty good? I’m of the mindset that it probably has ‘some impact’ but not sure how large it like he such that I’d do it over eating chocolate every now and then with my gf.
what the fuck is looksmaxing
Seems to be some online lingo for improving how well u look essentially.
simpy behaviour
INCEL shit
Yes because the senior bankers will ask you to lift your shirt up on Zoom to check whether you have a six pack
internships are virtual so idk what the point would be. Also you seem really self conscious
Didn’t realise my therapist was in IB, do you mind if I lie down?
Jokes aside, I don’t really think I’m a self conscious person - more like self aware. But who knows
Obviously not self aware enough to realize this is a silly question. Does looking good help? Yes, research shows that most people unconsciously believe that attractive people are more capable and smarter.
But the extent to which you can quantify it - no one fucking knows dude. And the probability of your looks being the deciding factor that pushes you over the edge in terms of getting a return is close to nil. If you suck, you suck. If you’re good, you’re good.
I seen some UGLY motherfuckers working at banks, although given it is a people business I would definitely assume that pretty people have the upper hand.
Actually that is a good approach
Major cringe
I mean shouldn’t you be doing that stuff anyway?
I’ve about had it with this website
You should 100% look and feel your best - the perception is that at your age and with this level of opportunity, your excuses are limited. You're not going to the local accounting firm. You have a top level SA. And a little chocolate is not going to make a difference.
Of course your work product is the most important. But be in shape to feel physically good and be on your game, first and foremost. Looking crisp,put together, and fit is always going to be noticed. It gives you energy and confidence. It's great your social skills and work ethic are there - that helped get you the job I'm sure - but you'll come off that much better if you look the part. I think it's highly respected if someone shows discipline in various areas of life - it's always looked upon favorably to be in shape.
I'm sure you can get the couple lbs off with conscientious eating and some exercise. Guys always drop weight very quickly when motivated.
I have no idea how you present yourself now, but use your best discretion on what being presentable entails. Don’t wear a wrinkled shirt, look into getting a suit that fits you and maintain a normal body weight. These are things that will translate into benefits both at work and outside work and provide a high return on little effort.
With that being said, if you are specifically looking to get a full time offer, I have a hard time believing that the best use of your time is the effort it takes to get a six pack.... A better marginal use of your time would probably be improving your modelling or excel skills.
If you work at a shop where a 6-pack matters, you should probably not want a return offer anyway.
A 6-pack certainly helps when you’re trying to sleep with a homosexual associate in another team
Judging from the other post you may have to sleep with a associate or two so yes definitely look good. Nobody wants to get sucked on by a fat intern