#FacialHairDilemma #InternAdviceNeeded #ToShaveOrNotToShave
Hey fellow interns! Let’s talk about the eternal struggle of clean shaven vs. light stubble when it comes to job interviews. 🧔🏻💼
So, here’s the deal – I have some pesky scars on my face that make shaving a bit of a challenge. Should I go for a clean shaven look the night before and risk a few nicks, or just rock some light stubble on the day of the interview?
Here are a few things to consider:
– Clean-shaven look can give a more polished appearance
– Light stubble can help in covering up scars and imperfections
– Some nicks from shaving can be easily concealed with a bit of makeup
My suggestion? Why not try shaving the night before to minimize the risk of nicks, but keep it light enough to avoid irritation? This way, you can look sharp while also being comfortable and confident during your interview.
What do you guys think? Share your thoughts and any tips you have for dealing with facial hair in professional settings! 💬 #InterviewPrep #ProfessionalImage #ConfidenceIsKey
If you know anyone internal from networking or a otherwise you could ask them. It’s still very firm/team specific but I think facial hair is much more acceptable these days if well kept. I haven’t clean shaven in over 6 years, and that includes external interviews and team changes. Confidence > micro preferences. I think a little stubble is totally fine but again, firm specific.
Shave before bed every 2 days with a DE safety razor using cold water if you feel like you need to be clean shaven most of the time. This method will reduce irritation, razor burn and nicks while giving you a closer shave.
Shave one side and let the other half grow. It’ll send a statement and make you stand out from the other interns
lol gen z is not ok
Get a trimmer attach 1mm or 2mm guard and trim your beard. It’ll be a neat stubble length
I’ve never seen facial hair be a problem unless it was wild and unkempt. Be presentable.
Some places still require to be clean shaven? Wtf…
I’ve been rocking ‘stache for 2 years. My bosses are east coast old heads and hate it but chicks love it.
Go for stubble. Makes you look older anyway/less likely to be treated like a kid longer term. I was clean shaven most of my career and soon as I started rocking the ‘stache I got some weird flavor of being treated like an adult.
My generic advice to anyone wanting to grow facial hair is to keep your neckline and cheeks neat. There’s a difference between growing a beard and simply not shaving.
Wait what do you mean general rule is no facial hair ?
Have you tried a Philips oneblade? It cuts very close to the point of it looking like you shaved. I also have scars on my face and it works for me.
Used to work with a Muslim guy in a corporate banking internship, he had an insane beard he said he couldn’t shave because of his religion but he was always well groomed, of course you had the occasional day where he had bad beard days haha.
Your overthinking it lol.
Is America really this uptight about these things?
Look into an electric razor, might help. But I’d recommend wake up extra early to shave so any bleeding stops. Good aftershave can help, I recommend nivea
If anyone doesn’t hire you because you have facial hair, it’s not someone you want to work for. A good manager will be able to focus on your drive and skills more than anything. Times have changed. If they haven’t kept up, not worth your time. They’ll be a headache to work for.