Too pretty to be an engineer?

LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) – Too hot to be an engineer or prison guard ?

Good looks can kill a woman’s chances of snaring jobs considered “masculine,” according to a study by the University of Colorado Denver Business School.

Attractive women faced discrimination when they applied for jobs where appearance was not seen as important. These positions included job titles like manager of research and development, director of finance, mechanical engineer and construction supervisor.

They were also overlooked for categories like director of security, hardware salesperson, prison guard and tow-truck driver. Read more.

Do you think beautiful women face discrimination?