FACIAL HAIR during the job search

[3fins]

Here's my deal:

I'll be starting my RN job search in May and have a full beard (no mustache), that's neatly trimmed. I wear the beard for two reasons:

a) My facial hair is so thick, that when I shave it looks like I have a 5'oclock shadow (even right after I've shaved).

b) Despite being 26 years old, my small build and baby face give me the appearance of a 12 year old (I've had administration at middle schools where I substitute mistake me for a student - on multiple occasions). The level of respect anywhere I go tends to drop by 100%.

Looking over the forums, I always see "shave it for the interview." In my case, I'm not sure If that's such a good idea. Thoughts?

[criticalRN10]

My opinion is to shave it. Better to just do it rather than risk them thinking you didn't care enough to get rid of it for interviews? Just my 2 cents :) good luck

[caliotter3]

I also would shave it until you are hired. You want to stand out for other reasons, not your shaving/not shaving practices.