Do Looks Matter?

How much of an influence do Looks have in a person getting into finance?

If a man has a strong jaw, tall in height, prognathic chin, Thick brow-ridge, deep set eyes, Low rise Hairline etc etc....will he fair better than a short male who is say balding?

How much of a role does Physiognomy play in hiring practices?

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"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man." ― William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing
 

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"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man." ― William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing
 

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