Beard or no beard for new job? Discussion

To shave or not to shave? I had a recently started looking for a new job. I have about a 6" long beard. I applied for 3 jobs. 3 of which offered me jobs and I took two of the jobs. So my question is do you shave before interviews or would you hire anyone with abnormally long beards?

my thoughts are that it depends on the industry. what do you guys think?

I guess it all depends on how it looks on you. I look very baby faced when I am clean shaven, but maybe 4-5mm of facial hair makes me look much better. I have friends who look terrible with facial hair!

Go with your instincts man :)

I can see that. I havent been without facial hair for years now and would be scared to do so. I started this after a debate with a few family members. They asked how I would go into a "richy" country club and get a job with a long beard, so I did it today and just laughed to myself.... I just wanted to get everyone elses opinion or experiences.

I would say the closer the likelihood that you'll be in a suit and tie, the closer the shave should be. The closer you are to a hard hat, the longer the beard can be.

Some things are a toss up. If you have a professional certification, I would take my cue from the owners or co-workers where you applied. For instance, I don't see a lot of RN's with long beards, but I do see a lot of HVAC guys with them.

Yeah, I get ya. I personally would have no problem taking on staff who had beards regardless of profession. If you look good with it and are comfortable, then you wear that beard with pride! :D

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This is my post "shave" for interview
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...psf6e0dd7c.jpg

I have had thick long beard for over a 4 years now... If your clean & well mannered, it does not matter at all...


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My partner wears a goatee that he's been working out to about 4 inches. He works in the kitchen at a country club, and his boss doesn't care, as long as it's clean and well-taken-care-of. As long as you and your employers are comfortable with it, I don't see an issue. =]

Wow. I was expecting this to be more than a one side discussion lol

I am a manager of a company and I have a beard but not very long and i leave my neck bare and clean shaven. I usually trim it down to about a half inch every two weeks. Beards are not unprofessional at all unless they are very long and not taken care of.