What di I do about job interviews?
Posted by dave on May 24, 2003 at 13:04:48: Previous Next
Hi. I am 22 and just about to finish university degree (physics). So in a few weeks I will have to start looking for a job. As I am a first time hair grower and having never had a formal interview before I do not know the etiquet on how to present ones hair. It is not particularly long (6 inchs) so I cannot relly wear a ponytail. I live in the UK so does anyone know of any prejudices employers may hold against me. Being a physics graduate, I would be looking for work on computers in office or research labs etc. Anyone in similar lines of work, are you allowed long hair and did you have it at the interview? I was thinking that making sure my hair's clean and well combed (and maybe push the sides behind the ears) would be enough. Thanks for any help.
Re: What di I do about job interviews?
Posted by Polska on May 24, 2003 at 15:59:10: Previous Next
In Reply to: What di I do about job interviews? posted by dave on May 24, 2003 at 13:04:48:
Try gelling it, worked for me.
I'm not sure
Posted by Sherri on May 24, 2003 at 22:39:58: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: What di I do about job interviews? posted by Polska on May 24, 2003 at 15:59:10:
if it was you, but there was a guy who slicked back his hair until it was ponytail length. It looks really good and professional that way. That would be a good look for an interview.
Re: What di I do about job interviews?
Posted by baldie the eagle on May 25, 2003 at 00:30:54: Previous Next
In Reply to: What di I do about job interviews? posted by dave on May 24, 2003 at 13:04:48:
There's a lot of computer jobs where long hair is very accepted. Some employers may be prejudiced, others will not be.
Most important thing is to impress them with your ability.
Good luck
Re: What di I do about job interviews?
Posted by Mark Ellott on May 25, 2003 at 05:30:32: Previous Next
In Reply to: What di I do about job interviews? posted by dave on May 24, 2003 at 13:04:48:
For the most part, I wouldn't worry too much. Providing you are clean and presentable, hair length isn't generally an issue. As Baldie says, some may have prejudices, but they are likely to be in the minority.