SHANGHAI: An increasing number of college graduates, mostly women, are having cosmetic surgery in the belief it will help them secure a job.

"It took me years to make such a decision. Actually, I have disliked my eyes since I was in high school," said Lydia Wang. The 22-year-old college senior eventually made the decision to have her single-fold eyelids double folded early this month. "The more beautiful a girl is, the easier it will be for her to get a good job."

Lydia said she was quite satisfied with her "round bigger-looking eyes" after the operation.