Beards and interviews
Discussion
Sammo123 said:
My Brother has a beard of equal length and colour to yours and has been a Police Officer for the last six years. As long as it is kept looking neat and isn't all over the place then there will be no issue.
How do you know that? How do you know what the interviewer might think? silent ninja said:
Live your life mate. Bending your appearance, personality, for a job will just make you unhappy in the job and ultimately unhappy about yourself. Life's too short. What's the point?
The point is to get the job. Once he has it, and has proved himself, he can probably grow it back and no one will care. Anyway, what's all this "make you unhappy, life's too short" rubbish? It's a beard ffs. He'll probably shave it off out of choice in a few months when they go out of fashion. TwigtheWonderkid said:
silent ninja said:
Live your life mate. Bending your appearance, personality, for a job will just make you unhappy in the job and ultimately unhappy about yourself. Life's too short. What's the point?
The point is to get the job. Once he has it, and has proved himself, he can probably grow it back and no one will care. Anyway, what's all this "make you unhappy, life's too short" rubbish? It's a beard ffs. He'll probably shave it off out of choice in a few months when they go out of fashion. Trim it very short or get rid of it, and get a smart haircut before the big day. You can grow it back once you've got the job. You'll probably be made to shave every day at training school on the grounds that you must either be cleaned shaven or have an established beard, no stubble beards or growing it out whilst youre in training. Once you're past that, they're not so strict. Conciously or unconciously, your appearance matters. Make a favourable impression.
Make sure you do a read up on what to expect at the assessment centre so you're not going in blind. It's a fairly formulaic process so you can learn how to perform to standard. The written exercise and the role play are usually the biggest stumbling blocks if your math skills are up to scratch.
Make sure you do a read up on what to expect at the assessment centre so you're not going in blind. It's a fairly formulaic process so you can learn how to perform to standard. The written exercise and the role play are usually the biggest stumbling blocks if your math skills are up to scratch.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
The point is to get the job. Once he has it, and has proved himself, he can probably grow it back and no one will care. Anyway, what's all this "make you unhappy, life's too short" rubbish? It's a beard ffs. He'll probably shave it off out of choice in a few months when they go out of fashion.
No one Will care anyway if he can display the necessary skills. I guess you lack confidence. silent ninja said:
TwigtheWonderkid said:
The point is to get the job. Once he has it, and has proved himself, he can probably grow it back and no one will care. Anyway, what's all this "make you unhappy, life's too short" rubbish? It's a beard ffs. He'll probably shave it off out of choice in a few months when they go out of fashion.
No one Will care anyway if he can display the necessary skills. I guess you lack confidence. Ki3r said:
Evening all,
After a bit of advice. I'm a months time I've got a interview and assessment day to become a police officer.
I've currently got a beard that I'm quite proud of, and have had different advice about keeping it or not.
So...if you were interviewing me, would you prefer I was clean shaven?
Going to be bloody brave and post a photo of it...
Should point out that I'm currently a Special Constable and other than people joking about it, I've not been told that it needs to go.
Any advice would be great
.
(Excuse me looking like crap, I've been up since 5 and not a morning person!).
I'm a bit worried that you're training to be a Police Officer and yet you have to ask the question...After a bit of advice. I'm a months time I've got a interview and assessment day to become a police officer.
I've currently got a beard that I'm quite proud of, and have had different advice about keeping it or not.
So...if you were interviewing me, would you prefer I was clean shaven?
Going to be bloody brave and post a photo of it...
Should point out that I'm currently a Special Constable and other than people joking about it, I've not been told that it needs to go.
Any advice would be great
. (Excuse me looking like crap, I've been up since 5 and not a morning person!).
The simple answer is yes: the beard needs to go.
Hipster beards are only cool or acceptable looking in dingy bars and coffee shops. In the professional world (where you for instance are representing her Majesty's law enforcement) you look scruffy and unkempt.
You'll do well to remember this little snippet: within 30 seconds of meeting you for the first time, a person will have already decided whether they like you or not. Appearance counts for a lot.
I don't mean to hurt your feelings, but as soon as I saw your picture, I'd already judged you.
Best of luck with your interview.
silent ninja said:
TwigtheWonderkid said:
The point is to get the job. Once he has it, and has proved himself, he can probably grow it back and no one will care. Anyway, what's all this "make you unhappy, life's too short" rubbish? It's a beard ffs. He'll probably shave it off out of choice in a few months when they go out of fashion.
No one Will care anyway if he can display the necessary skills. I guess you lack confidence. Edited by TwigtheWonderkid on Sunday 29th May 09:23
Your interviewers won't be of the hipster generation and your facial topiary will immediately colour their judgment of you, not in a good way.
Personally, I think the full beard look has peaked and now screams attention w
e rather than on trend funkmeister.
I'm sure you're a lovely bloke but you look like a tool to me.
Ps . I'm at that interviewer age now. Also I've a mate who's an inspector and we have both commented on the past how the beardy look is questionable.
The safety thing could be relevant too, don't they have pop off ties for that reaso. Maybe get one of these for work.
Personally, I think the full beard look has peaked and now screams attention w
e rather than on trend funkmeister. I'm sure you're a lovely bloke but you look like a tool to me.
Ps . I'm at that interviewer age now. Also I've a mate who's an inspector and we have both commented on the past how the beardy look is questionable.
The safety thing could be relevant too, don't they have pop off ties for that reaso. Maybe get one of these for work.
Vocal Minority said:
I have to be honest I would be prepared to stand my ground over my beard at work (it's not nearly as luxuriant as that one granted) - not because I am that attached to it, but because I don't see why it should matter.
If you were out of work and you thought it might make a difference would you still stand your ground?I like to wear jeans and t-shirts, the older and more comfortable the better. When I go to job interviews I wear a suit, even though I hate wearing suits. I will normally buy a new one just to be sure its reasonably fashionable, and fits
If I had an odd haircut or a beard I would change that too.It shouldn't matter but it does.
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