A brief report on the findings of a study of hiring practices in Cleveland found male concepts of beauty to be an influential factor, with women personnel directors as susceptible as their male counterparts. (Author)

Evaluations from 77 personnel administrators were used to determine the effect of costume on interviewers' perceptions of personal characteristics for women applying for management-level positions. It was concluded that a female applicant's clothing does provide an avenue for conveying personal characteristics necessary for management. (CT)