Should i change my hairstyle on a job interview?
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Should i change my hairstyle on a job interview?
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I hate to pose this question but I'm wondering if too much ethnicity on a job interview hurts chances on getting a job. I know corporate america has its own standards & dress codes, and on interviews, the suit, white shirt & black pumps is a standard, & so is the way you wear your hair. Guys should have their hair cut low & neat & women, from what I've known, should have their hair pulled back in a neat bun with small earrings & not much makeup or no makeup at all. the cleaner the look the better. I think to wear my hair in natural "twists" on a job interview, that may hurt my chances of finding a job & it may clash with the "look" (i.e., suit, white shirt, etc.). I'm thinking of getting my hair braided in extensions so that i can pull it back in a neat bun & this may be a better look for a job interview than to wear my hair in natural twists, even if the twists laying down flat. what do you guys think? I'm trying to look the part as best I can, so that I can land the job. thanks.
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p.s. the job interviews are with law firms for legal secretary positions.
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V.T.V.RAM
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Corporate America has its own standards & dress codes, and on interviews, the suit, white shirt & black pumps is a standard, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A HAIR CODE
PLEASE !!! |
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Lucy
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Yes, your hair should be pulled back, and you should wear just a little makeup. Your hair being pulled back is meant to highlight your facial expressions. I don't think the twists are too ethnic so long as their pulled away from your face. Keep in mind that law firms are notoriously liberal and strive for a diverse staff, but I do know where you're coming from, I've pronounced my name the "American" way instead of the true way in order to conform (my selling-out moment). I've noticed the more "American" I am, the easier the interview. On second thought... maybe you should braid your hair. |
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Courtney B
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The legal field is VERY conservative. Unless your interview is for a plaintiff's firm, plan to dress the part. Wear a professional suit, either with slacks or a skirt. As far as the hair goes, pulled back in a low ponytail is good, and so is pulled up. I'm an attorney and I didn't do anything with my hair on my interviews. I just wore it straight and flat, but I did wear a suit. |
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Heather V
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If you think it will hurt you, it probably will |
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Yoso
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It's up to you. |
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jen48220
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It sounds like your hair is different, but not wild, so I think it will be fine. You know what to wear and will obviously be professional. I think you should just wear it like you would usually wear it when you are going somewhere nice. Good luck! |
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