Beard for interveiws

[deleted1022805]

As the title suggests, I don’t know whether a beard is acceptable for the interview. In my applicant photo that I sent, I have like a 2 mm beard ( kind of like a well groomed stubble). Now I have a 3 mm beard and I’m not sure if my facial hair has to be exactly like the photo or I have to go clean shave as some threads have suggested. Thanks!!

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[ds1]

I had a well-groomed beard. Didn't hurt me.

 

[deleted1022805]

I had a well-groomed beard. Didn't hurt me.

Was yours like a stubble or short beard (3-5 mm)?

 

[ds1]

Was yours like a stubble?

No, it was 19mm around the chin and tapered to 13mm along the cheek and jawline.

 

[deleted1022805]

No, it was 19mm around the chin and tapered to 13mm along the cheek and jawline.

Ah I see. I guess my issue is that my beard is not the same as it is in my applicant photo that I submitted so I’m kind of concerned

 

[deleted1022805]

Ah I see. I guess my issue is that my beard is not the same as it is in my applicant photo that I submitted so I’m kind of concerned

@Goro would appreciate your input even though this is kind of a stupid question.

 

[ds1]

Here's the thing, if it is going to make you self-conscious/second guess yourself, then shave it. It'll grow back after the interview.

 

[birsi]

I guess my issue is that my beard is not the same as it is in my applicant photo

Be yourself. My applicant photo had no glasses or facial hair. I have facial hair now and on most days I wear glasses. I wouldn't sweat it. One of my interviewers brought it up and we laughed about it. I will second the advice to keep it well groomed.

 

[Goro]

As the title suggests, I don’t know whether a beard is acceptable for the interview. In my applicant photo that I sent, I have like a 2 mm beard ( kind of like a well groomed stubble). Now I have a 3 mm beard and I’m not sure if my facial hair has to be exactly like the photo or I have to go clean shave as some threads have suggested. Thanks!!

Shave.

 

[deleted1022805]

Shave.

Ok thank you! So you think I should be good even if it doesn’t match my applicant photo I submitted to them?

 

[birsi]

Shave.

No fun

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

Can be pulled off but always better to go with the most conservative choice while interviewing

 

[Mr.Smile12]

If it is tidy and professional, you can have a beard at your interview. Example: Todd Unger of the AMA.

If you are interviewing with the New York Yankees, shave it off.

 

[Schwifty]

I had a well groomed beard for med school interviews. ~12mm on chin tapered to about 8mm on jaw line. Was accepted to 3/4 interviews. I also have no chin without it so I think it helped lol

 

[wysdoc]

I had a well groomed beard for med school interviews. ~12mm on chin tapered to about 8mm on jaw line. Was accepted to 3/4 interviews. I also have no chin without it so I think it helped lol

How are you guys measuring your beards in millimeters??

 

[ds1]

How are you guys measuring your beards in millimeters??

A ruler.

In all seriousness, the guards on the clippers I use have the cut length in mm.

 

[Schwifty]

A ruler.

In all seriousness, the guards on the clippers I use have the cut length in mm.

same lol

 

[lno1999]

All that matters is that you look well-kept. If your facial hair makes you feel more confident, keep it. If it's going to make you anxious to have facial hair, shave it off!

 

[LunaOri]

It will not harm your chances in an interview, as long as it is well groomed.

 

[cj_cregg]

Lots of med students/residents/attendings with beards these days and I think you'd be fine to keep it as well as it's well-groomed. You might come across some particularly stodgy/old-school faculty who will dock you for it, but I think most would not. I do not think anybody would notice a 1 mm difference in your beard between the photo and real life.

 

[Orims]

Had a well groomed short beard for all of my interviews and it did not hurt me at all. Honestly I think my hair was worse as it was in the middle of the pandemic and I did not have an opportunity to groom my COVID isolation mane. Despite my beard, and mane, interviews went well.