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Posted on 11/18/14 at 11:24 pm
Posted by PLaneTiger
Member since Jun 2014
863 posts
Posted on 11/18/14 at 11:24 pm
I really didn't where else to post this hope you guys don't mind. I will be graduating college in May and I am beginning to go on job interviews. I have a beard that is full and trimmed fairly short. I am trying to decide on whether shave it or not for an upcoming interview. I am in chemical engineering and the job is for a company that does engineering solutions if that matters any.
To shave or not to shave?

I went clean shaven and got a job offer. It was the right choice.
This post was edited on 12/5/14 at 11:12 pm
Posted by CHiPs25
ATL
Member since Apr 2014
2903 posts
Posted on 11/18/14 at 11:26 pm to
quote:

To shave
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
65747 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:15 am to
Not even close, shave. If you asked, you really already know the answer.

Engineering is the last vestige of the old boys' club. (Read: white dudes' club)

How would old white dudes be most comfortable with you? That's your target presentation for an interview.



This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 12:17 am
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119244 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 5:45 am to
quote:

shave
Posted by LSUSUPERSTAR
TX
Member since Jan 2005
16320 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 6:46 am to
I would shave then once I got the job, gauge how others cone into work before growing beard again. Although I cant grow a nice even beard so I always have to shave.
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
20027 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 6:57 am to
Shave the beard.
Posted by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37706 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 7:40 am to
Unless you have a lumberjack interview coming up shave. You should shave regardless while getting started. You have to earn the right not to shave in No Shave November
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 7:41 am
Posted by Double Oh
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2008
17860 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 8:17 am to
shave it end of story
Posted by PLaneTiger
Member since Jun 2014
863 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 8:43 am to
Looks like I'm shaving. Thanks everyone.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
37116 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 9:44 am to
Let me just add that since you are going into chem-e, are you going to have to go to plants and whatnot for on-site work? Many plants don't allow anyone to have a beard.
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
32714 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:00 am to
quote:

Many plants don't allow anyone to have a beard.


only if you are required to wear a respirator.

I work in engineering at a plant. it is not imperative that you shave, but definitely keep it clean. no neck beard, evenly trimmed, not douchebag pencil thin.
Posted by C
Houston
Member since Dec 2007
27825 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:08 am to
If its clean, no one will care. Safe bet is to shave if you think you're likely the best candidate. However if it looks good, someone may also have a beard and appreciate you appearance. I have to be honest that's it likely meaningless.
Posted by hiltacular
NYC
Member since Jan 2011
19679 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:20 am to
quote:

If its clean, no one will care. Safe bet is to shave if you think you're likely the best candidate. However if it looks good, someone may also have a beard and appreciate you appearance. I have to be honest that's it likely meaningless.


Keep the beard, immediately apologize for having the beard, make up some story about a family member or friend having a disease and the beard is being used as tribute/charity for them, profit.
Posted by barry
Location, Location, Location
Member since Aug 2006
50348 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:49 am to
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To shave or not to shave?


What is your GPA?
Posted by civiltiger07
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
14033 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 1:01 pm to
If the firm does work for Industrial plants you will most likely have to shave anyway to go in the plant.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 1:04 pm to
quote:

If the firm does work for Industrial plants you will most likely have to shave anyway to go in the plant.


yeah, but chem-e's don't go to the field very often and he probably won't have to shave it very often


I haven't worked for any consultant firms that had any facial hair policies for the office....hell I work with some gorilla looking sumbitches right now....I guess because NSN is still cool
Posted by CHiPs25
ATL
Member since Apr 2014
2903 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 1:19 pm to
Just shave it off. How long would it take you to grow the beard back? Shave it off and then grow it back...not very difficult.
Posted by BeerMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
8377 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 2:18 pm to
quote:

How would old white dudes be most comfortable with you? That's your target presentation for an interview.


This.

We turned a perfect candidate down not too long ago because the guy had those earring/plugs. He missed out because one person didn't like him; the top dog who is conservative old white dude. Now the ole white dude in question was very vague on his reasoning but it was pretty clear he didn't like the way the guy looked.

My general advice to you is hide tattoos, no piercings, shave, clean haircut. Yes sir No sir to everyone you meet. Firm handshake, good eye contact. All the old stereotypes. Once you get in the door and they know you're a rockstar then you can start dressing like one.(maybe)
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22687 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 2:33 pm to
quote:

We turned a perfect candidate down not too long ago because the guy had those earring/plugs.


I think I know who this candidate was.
Posted by PLaneTiger
Member since Jun 2014
863 posts
Posted on 11/20/14 at 2:04 am to
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