Interviews and shaved hair/head

[k3wt]

For you managerial types out there If a young chap came smartly dressed to an interview but had a closely shaven head - say grade 1 or 2 would this seem unprofessional? ...Assuming he carries himself through the interview well.

Of course u cant discriminate, equal opportunites and all that but honestly would it deem less professional over someone without a shaved head?

Random but would like to hear your thoughts

 

[SilverTongue]

As long as it was tidy I would have an issue with itI'd have more of an issue of a chap with houlder length hair than a closely shaven head

 

[wozencl]

Wear a ladies wig, you'll definitely fit some criteria then.

 

[muon]

Would be unfair, since a lot of people with shaved heads have it because of hair loss. Would be interesting to see what people think.

 

[k3wt]

think its different having shaved hair due to hair loss tho...

 

[xGBHxPegasus]

Shouldnt matter I wouldnt think, as long as they, as you said hold themselves well within the interview.

 

[Redmint]

People have less trust towards people with bald heads, beards or close eyes. Interview wise it shouldn't make too much difference going in with an army style hair cut.

 

[Siliconslave]

depends on the job really - customer facing roles in certain markets might frown on it but that would depend more on how you look with a shaved head rather than if its shaved or not.

If it makes you look like a thug then its not going to do you any favours I would say - however if they pass you over purely on that basis then they aren't worth working for.

edit: Pics and we can tell it to you straight

 

[muon]

think its different having shaved hair due to hair loss tho...

Can't always tell depending on how early you shave your head.

 

[Cosimo]

If he looked like a thug and was meeting important clients then I might have some second thoughts.

 

[molemole0]

If it looks tidy/respectable i'd say it would be fine

 

[Fubsy]

I got sent home from school once for shaving my hair off...

 

[Squink]

I'm not sure it's how short the hair is, as how much of a thug the person looks in general. Having closely-shaven hair can make a rough-looking type look even rougher. If, on the other hand, the person is of a mild demeanour and appearance, a shaven heed won't change that.

Also I think it's pretty widely accepted these days that people going bald will often shave their hair close, rather than trying to hide it with a ridiculous combover.

 

[Jokester]

I've had a number 1 for years, never stopped me. As pointed out, a lot of men have shaved heads just because of hair loss so it's no biggy at all.

It's stuff like facial tattoos/pearcings that turn a lot of employers off!

 

[Mr^B]

I've had a no.1 for a few years now, also wear DMs to work, never had any issues - probably because I wear glasses and look like a geek mind you...

 

[Dave M]

So long as you can carry the look it's fine, I'd think shaved was more professional than a number one though.

 

[Biohazard]

As long as it was tidy I would have an issue with itI'd have more of an issue of a chap with houlder length hair than a closely shaven head

Why?

I've had a number 1 for years, never stopped me. As pointed out, a lot of men have shaved heads just because of hair loss so it's no biggy at all.

It's stuff like facial tattoos/pearcings that turn a lot of employers off!

This.

 

[Tefal]

Depends if you look like a guy with a shaven/very short hair cut or a skin head tbh


Same hair do but easy to tell apart

 

[Deleted member 77746]

No-one should judge in an interview because of a shaved head. You may look like a thug though and the company might not want that sort of image.

 

[Skidder]

if yobby in general then it would add to that impression if otherwise pleasant, fine

any tatts on head then no