Interview Advice

[lamb83]

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I have interviews now at both Wayne State University and Ferris State University COP coming up this month, and I need some advice.

I have a nose piercing--it's a really small stud on the side of my nose. It's nothing obnoxious--just adds a small hint of sparkle.

I don't want anything about my appearance to hinder my chances of getting into these programs, but I did spend quite a bit of money for this nose ring and I honestly don't want to take it out unless I'm fairly certain it will negatively affect my interview.

Opinions? Should I take it out? Is there anyone who got in to either of these schools with a nose piercing?

 

[PharmyDude]

Just take it out. I've never seen anyone look more attractive with a nose ring than without.

 

[rxlea]

Def take it out.

 

[lamb83]

well i guess everyone is in agreement...i suppose i will have to take it out 🙁. although this surprises me a bit since i work with a pharmacist who has one and i know another pharmacist who has one as well...maybe they got them after the interview?? 😕

 

[crazybob]

Take it out. And don't wear too much perfume/cologne.

 

[PharmyDude]

well i guess everyone is in agreement...i suppose i will have to take it out 🙁. although this surprises me a bit since i work with a pharmacist who has one and i know another pharmacist who has one as well...maybe they got them after the interview?? 😕

I'm sitting here at my job now watching HULU and wearing a shirt with a ketchup stain on it. I wore a suit when I interviewed for this position.

 

[lamb83]

Honestly I don't think you can compare wearing a shirt with a ketchup stain on it to having a nose piercing.

 

[PharmyDude]

I'm just saying before your "in" you need to make the best impression possible and a lot of older folks could think your nose ring is completely barbaric and inappropriate. Why risk it. With your pharmD in hand wear it to work all you want.

 

[lamb83]

haha ok yeah i guess i see what you're saying.

 

[monkieez]

Just a warning, nose piercings close up fast. Like with in hours! So make sure to put back in right away, but you're probably going to have to get it re-pierced.

 

[MilisaurusRex]

I have interviews now at both Wayne State University and Ferris State University COP coming up this month, and I need some advice.

I have a nose piercing--it's a really small stud on the side of my nose. It's nothing obnoxious--just adds a small hint of sparkle.

I don't want anything about my appearance to hinder my chances of getting into these programs, but I did spend quite a bit of money for this nose ring and I honestly don't want to take it out unless I'm fairly certain it will negatively affect my interview.

Opinions? Should I take it out? Is there anyone who got in to either of these schools with a nose piercing?

I didn't apply to those schools but I have my nose pierced and I left it in during my interview at LECOM

I have an industrial and helix piercing as well which I took out because I felt those were too obnoxious 😛

my nose ring is also very small and I considered taking it out but since it's a nose ring bone (rather than a nose screw) I figured if I took it out I would have an even more noticeable inflamed and red nostril so I decided to keep it in 😛

My interview went really well and I was accepted at LECOM 😀...I plan on leaving my nose ring in for the rest of my interviews 🙂

***I would keep it in especially if it's not that noticeable HOWEVER if you feel that taking it out will make you more confident about your chances then I would take it out 🙂

either way I think they care more about what you have to say, how you carry yourself and how personable you are...just be confident and smile! 🙂

I hope that helped!

Best of luck!!

 

[Celticspride58]

Although this is not a nose piercing.. I have both my ears pierced and am a guy ( let the comments pour in haha), but they aren't too big or annoying and I was debating myself whether or not to take them out. At both interview I kept them in. I was accepted to one school, D'Youville, and and waiting to hear back from Albany. I work at a pharmacy and as silly as it sounds, its kind of what I am known for by the older crowd who comes in. They used to say, "why do you wear them earings, your no girl!" and then slowly over time I built a good relationship with them and I changed their opinion on it.

I debating like you said to myself that if my earings stand out and are negative and I do not get the interview, then I didn't do a good enough job selling myself in the interview.

My sister and brother both said that they would take them out but that it was their opinion and I should do what I feel most comfortable with.

When it was all said and done, I feel most comfortable being me and within reason I felt that leaving them in was neither obnoxious or too much!

 

[MathDebate]

A chick at one of my interviews had a nose piercing. I don't know if she got in or not, but the dean and a couple of pharmacy students weren't bothered and seemed to enjoy talking to her. Interpret that how you will and good luck.

 

[lamb83]

I decided to take it out...but I'm slightly regretting it. If I still care enough once I'm accepted, I'll get it re-pierced or something. No one seems to mind at my pharmacy. I even met a pharmacist with two obvious tattoos on her forearm that were clearly visible! So we'll see. I do think it was the right choice for the interview. Thanks, everyone, for your honest responses!

 

[chakapow]

I decided to take it out...but I'm slightly regretting it. If I still care enough once I'm accepted, I'll get it re-pierced or something. No one seems to mind at my pharmacy. I even met a pharmacist with two obvious tattoos on her forearm that were clearly visible! So we'll see. I do think it was the right choice for the interview. Thanks, everyone, for your honest responses!

What kind of tattoos? Motar and Pestle?

 

[lamb83]

haha no two star tattoos. kinda cool looking but would be considered unprofessional to most people.