Have Beard. Need work.

6th

So will having a beard affect me getting a job is this economic climate? I've a full beard at the moment but am gonna be job hunting - will it scare potential bosses? will they be jealous?

Dord

They shouldn't make a decision based on you having facial hair, but who's to say that they won't. There are still a lot of people out there against facial hair.

One thing that I would say is just make sure its trimmed and tidy before interviews.

seanybiker

classy pic.

waraf

Forget the beard, the fact that you've upwards of 13,000 posts on boards might suggest a certain lack of dedication to your work

PS. great pic :pac:

brianthebard

Depends on the job, Dunnes won't let people grow a beard when you are working there, but if you have one when you get there its supposedly fine. But if its between you and another guy who's clean shaven, whos' to say they wouldn't give it to the other guy? Same with a good few clothese shops and the like. What areas are you looking to work in? Nerd industries practically expect a beard (and questionable odour, but that's a separate topic :pac:)

ForTheLoveOf_Fi

im not sure how i managed to stumble upon this thread, but thats a pretty groovy pic!:p

i want that sign!

Ruu_Old

Didn't work for him. (Sierra Mist beard combover advert):/

ForTheLoveOf_Fi

no?

pic just loaded....... *giggle*

6th

ForTheLoveOf_Fi wrote: »

im not sure how i managed to stumble upon this thread, but thats a pretty groovy pic!:p

i want that sign!

You can hire me to make signs for you! WIN WIN!

LD 50

They shouldn't stop you just because you have a beard. I managed to get a job in Tesco's and a cinema with a goatee, which grew to about 4inches, and nothing was said. I just cut it nice and tidy for the interviews, and relatively tidy after I got the job.

Winnerd

6th wrote: »

So will having a beard affect me getting a job is this economic climate? I've a full beard at the moment but am gonna be job hunting - will it scare potential bosses? will they be jealous?

Is it beards or moustaches that indicate when you are an evil twin from a parallel dimension? :pac:

Dord

Winnerd wrote: »

Is it beards or moustaches that indicate when you are an evil twin from a parallel dimension? :pac:

I believe it's goatees.

the_syco

It'll go against you if you're going for a food-preparation job, but other than that, you'll be okay. As said above, ensure it's neat, and it won't go against you.

Rb

I wouldn't hire ye.

Gran Hermano

the_syco wrote: »

It'll go against you if you're going for a food-preparation job, but other than that, you'll be okay. As said above, ensure it's neat, and it won't go against you.

Just wear one of these to the interview

scull2009

if you go to interview, answer all questions correctly, are a perfect candidate, they have to hire you - its some sort of law.
but that would only be in certain jobs e.g. doctor, which i dont know if you are such

Star Lord

scull2009 wrote: »

if you go to interview, answer all questions correctly, are a perfect candidate, they have to hire you - its some sort of law.
but that would only be in certain jobs e.g. doctor, which i dont know if you are such

No, they don't. The point being that they do not have to disclose what goes on in their heads, and as such can decide whatever they want.

another1

I have the same concerns. I started growing my beard while unemployed - i didn't get interviews so couldn't check but anyway I will never know. Especially when the interviewer/s is/are women i think this could be a factor. I have seen so many guys with quite bad kept beard that I wouldn't hire them. If only we can get women or managers here to answer that question...

Bluefoam

I'm starting a new job in January in Dubai... The new boss had a running commentary on the progress of my beard throughout the interview process... I work in a creative industry though and have it trimmed every week to keep it tidy.

It shouldn't be a problem once you are well presented.