shave my beard<\/a> for an interview?\u201d question, you might need to do quite a bit of research. Gone are the simple old days where the best answer for most situations was \u201cYes, you should shave.\u201d Nowadays, it\u2019s often better not to shave. In fact, sometimes it can even be smart not to trim your beard before certain interviews, although that\u2019s too much of a gamble usually.<\/p>\nStill, what are some of the main considerations regarding beard etiquette you might want to keep in mind? Is shaving a beard really that important for an interview? Let\u2019s take a look:<\/p>\n
In which cases should you shave your facial hair for interviews and in which – not?<\/h2>\n So, the million dollar question \u2013 \u201cShould I shave my beard for a job interview?\u201d<\/p>\n
The general rule of thumb is to follow the known and accepted dress and appearance codes of each niche. For example, most corporate job positions, as well as government operations or medical facilities are stricter in their requirements and expect to see clean-shaven men on their interviews.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, most companies in the IT sector as well as in the many different artistic niches, don\u2019t care much whether you\u2019ve shaved or not. In fact, a full-grown beard can often be an advantage in these job interviews as it tends to age your face and give it a more experienced look.<\/p>\n
But going with just these general notions of the different job niches isn\u2019t enough as they aren\u2019t all that concrete \u2013 there are bearded doctors and financial experts as well as clean-shaven IT professionals and artists. So, another smart step to take before the interview is to research the dress and appearance codes of the firm you\u2019re going to apply to \u2013 do they have such a thing, what does it say, and so on? Also, it\u2019s a smart idea to research some of the employees and managerial staff in the firm \u2013 are any of the men there sporting bushy beards? Are they all clean shaven?<\/p>\n
Lastly, take a good look at the CEO or the manager you\u2019ll be working under if you\u2019re hired \u2013 is it a he or a she? If it\u2019s a man then is he shaven? Does he have a thin and well-edged stubble? Or is it a large and hearty beard? If it\u2019s a woman then you might have to take a wild guess as while a lot of women love beards, a lot of other women despise them quite strongly.<\/p>\n
All in all, the \u201csafe bet\u201d, even today, might still be to shave your beard. While there are plenty of situations where a nice beard can be a plus, there are also lots of others where it can be negative. A clean-shaven face, on the other hand, is the more neutral option. Unless, of course, you really dislike the way you look without a beard.<\/p>\n
What are the best beard styles for job interviews?<\/h2>\n Prepping your beard for interviews can be a tricky but important process as there are lots of things you can do \u2013 from exploring various professional beard styles to just trimming and conditioning your beard in the regular, modest fashion. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the most popular, most effective, as well as safest beard styles you\u2019d want to adhere to when going on a job hunt:<\/p>\n
The designer stubble<\/h3>\n A well-kept and edged stubble accents the fact that you take good care of your look while still, technically, being a type of beard. It\u2019s acceptable at most places and niches that typically frown upon facial hair, and it still gives you that \u201cmanly\u201d look that\u2019s often beneficial. Besides, it\u2019s very easy to maintain so it\u2019s an easy choice.<\/p>\n
The Balbo (with or without a Goatee) beard<\/h3>\n This very stylish option requires a lot of maintenance and that\u2019s part of the reason why it\u2019s so attractive to both women and employers. Unlike a lot of other beard styles that just look unkempt even when they are not, a Balbo accents the fact that it has required a lot of care. As such, it\u2019s very often a good idea for most workplaces. Besides, because of its complexity, the Balbo is a rare choice among most men so it will help you stand out.<\/p>\n
A mustache<\/h3>\n An old tried and tested style of facial hair, the mustache is allowed almost everywhere, as long as it doesn\u2019t cover the upper lip. So, even in niches and in companies that have policies against beards, the mustache is usually still a viable option. Of course, not every man\u2019s face can pull off a mustache but nothing stops you from giving it a try. Just remember to maintain it \u2013 remove any straggling and fraying, and use beard balm or wax to give your mustache a more shiny and tidy look.<\/p>\n
The Van Dyke<\/h3>\n This style has a lot of uses \u2013 it gives the wearer an intense look they might be looking for if they are applying for a managerial position. Additionally, the Van Dyke can also hide a short chin or help give some contour to an otherwise round face. It too doesn\u2019t fit every man\u2019s face, but if you give it a try you might be pleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n
The short, \u201ccorporate\u201d beard<\/h3>\n This short and well-groomed style is simply a standard beard that\u2019s kept in a good condition and regularly trimmed to a limited length. It allows you to still keep your beard while achieving a tidy and formal, corporate look that\u2019s appreciated in most business companies. It\u2019s still a beard, so if a firm, such as many medical facilities, has strict guidelines against facial hair, this style might not work. However, it\u2019s usually great for the business sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The short and boring answer to this otherwise very important question is \u2013 \u201cIt depends\u201d. We know that\u2019s a rather unsatisfying answer, but it\u2019s pretty accurate \u2013 it depends on the niche the job interview is for, it depends on the guidelines the specific firm does or doesn\u2019t have, and it even depends on the personal preferences of the interviewer which can sway either way. In other words, to find the answer to the \u201cShould I shave my beard for an interview?\u201d question, you might need to do quite a bit of research. Gone are the simple old days where…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[233],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n