Beard for job interview?

mattyfez · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:44

Hi all, I grew a moustache in November (for movember) and its kind of evolved into a beard since then.

I've got an interview next Monday for an IT job, office based shirt and trousers environment.

I was wondering what people opinions are? its not a full on techie type beard, I trim it with a number 1 or 2 trimmer and shave it into shape on the cheeks and quite far up on the neck, so as beards go its very smart, short and shaped..

I actually think I look better with than without it, its kind of like this, but a bit more groomed, and my hair is a bit darker - http://ryanreynoldsgallery.com/wp-content/photos/orig_Ryan_Reynolds_Smokin_Aces.jpg

what do you think? shave or keep?

K1LLSW1TCH · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:46

I would shave it, personally I think beards look scruffy but that's just my opinion.

steve-h · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:46

It depends on if you like it or not, don't shave it for someone else ;/

DJMK4 · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:46

I think you should rub your face against the interviewer.

shifty_uk · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:47

I'd personally shave it but I'm a big girl and fear of rejection makes me cry and cut myself

Ahleckz · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:48

As long as it's neat and tidy then it's not going to make any difference.

Theophany · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:49

If it's not a Unix server nerd-esque beard, grow it into one. Also, socks and sandals to the interview.

On a serious note, I would shave before a job interview. Morbid fear of making the wrong impression when employment is on the line riddles my psyche.

DJMK4 · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:50

Didnt Bill Gates and his friend all have hippy beard's back in the 60's when they were experimenting with drugs and making computers in the Garage

Pestilence · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:51

I've always had a beard, and never had a problem due to it at interviews.

DM · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:53

Nothing wrong with a beard, its moustaches that are the problem.

Everyone knows that nonces and grasses grow moustaches.

DJMK4 · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:53

Pestilence said:
I've always had a beard, and never had a problem due to it at interviews.

Beard or stubble?

tom_e · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:55

Can't see a problem as long as its neat and trimmed and not some big bushy santa type job

Gelly54 · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:56

As long as its neatly trimmed I don't see a problem

shifty_uk · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:57

DiamondMark said:
Everyone knows that nonces and grasses grow moustaches.

Made me laugh

DJMK4 · 1 Mar 2011 at 15:58

There are some horrid looking beards about.

Not just any run of the mill beard

King85 · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:01

I don't think you should pick having a beard or not to be an issue deciding whether or not you get a job. If you like it and it looks smart/neat keep it.

Sp00n · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:02

Depends how well kept it is, if it's tidy then there isn't an issue imo.

Cosimo · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:05

There is nothing wrong with a beard so long as it’s neat and nicely trimmed.

A.N.Other · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:07

I've have a similarish beard myself - 1-1.5cm. I like it and prefer myself with it.

I wouldn't even consider shaving it off for an interview. As long as you don't look like some kind of hobo, then leave it be.

Casdawer · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:11

Depends if you plan on keeping it.

If you do, then keep it if not get rid of it.