I agree with literally everything you say except one thing (and boy is it a biggie).
This really depends on the work environment. In big corporations people get impressed by suits more than in smaller companies where everyday is casual Friday.
Just because you dress casually doesn't mean people aren't judging you based on looks. If anything, they're judging you more because they're seeing the real you.
This is one point the OP is probably right on. People, regardless of the size of their employer, judge you from the standpoint of looks. It's just in our nature. To say that one can overcome this with simple coding prowess is incredibly naive.
This sort of thing makes me even more glad I live in the Northwest (US) where it's not only acceptable but the norm to wear a t-shirt and jeans to any meeting or job interview.
This really depends on the work environment. In big corporations people get impressed by suits more than in smaller companies where everyday is casual Friday.
Just because you dress casually doesn't mean people aren't judging you based on looks. If anything, they're judging you more because they're seeing the real you.
This is one point the OP is probably right on. People, regardless of the size of their employer, judge you from the standpoint of looks. It's just in our nature. To say that one can overcome this with simple coding prowess is incredibly naive.