silly question? hair style for interview?

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.

JDtoMD16

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Oct 5, 2015
Messages
74
Reaction score
25

Members don't see this ad.
Being English myself, I have been a huge fan of the Peaky Blinders and for the past few years I have been rocking various renditions of the Peaky Blinders hair style. Usually a 1 off the entire back and around the sides with hair left short to medium on the top. As of late, the style has really had a major resurgence and you guys probably know somebody rocking one right now. Question is should I change styles for interview purposes?

And for anybody that hasn't seen the Peaky Blinders...get your @ss on Netflix and prepare for one hell of a binge!

ASOS_MW_DD_ARTICLE_HAIRCUT_OF_THE_WEEK.jpg
 

arc5005

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Oct 5, 2011
Messages
1,009
Reaction score
438
my hairstyle is pretty similar, but maybe a little bit more tapered. i don't see why this would be a problem? it's really not that unconventional
 

dreee

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
May 6, 2013
Messages
165
Reaction score
183
Meh its hard to answer. Personally I don't see anything wrong with it, and I wouldn't judge a person necessarily from their haircut, as long as it looks professional. But if I were in your shoes I would just change it to a more conventional cut. You don't know the biases of your adcoms. It's up to you though. If you think it's stupid to change your hairdo for an interview then don't. But if you feel it could in any way be seen as even slightly negative by the committee then just bite the bullet and change it. And you posting this question shows you're aware of some biases people may have toward it.
 

JDtoMD16

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Oct 5, 2015
Messages
74
Reaction score
25
Meh its hard to answer. Personally I don't see anything wrong with it, and I wouldn't judge a person necessarily from their haircut, as long as it looks professional. But if I were in your shoes I would just change it to a more conventional cut. You don't know the biases of your adcoms. It's up to you though. If you think it's stupid to change your hairdo for an interview then don't. But if you feel it could in any way be seen as even slightly negative by the committee then just bite the bullet and change it. And you posting this question shows you're aware of some biases people may have toward it.

This is pretty much my thought process at the moment. Thank you for the reply!
 

DoctorSynthesis

Friendly osteopath
Joined
Jun 9, 2013
Messages
3,479
Reaction score
1,722
Being English myself, I have been a huge fan of the Peaky Blinders and for the past few years I have been rocking various renditions of the Peaky Blinders hair style. Usually a 1 off the entire back and around the sides with hair left short to medium on the top. As of late, the style has really had a major resurgence and you guys probably know somebody rocking one right now. Question is should I change styles for interview purposes?

And for anybody that hasn't seen the Peaky Blinders...get your @ss on Netflix and prepare for one hell of a binge!

ASOS_MW_DD_ARTICLE_HAIRCUT_OF_THE_WEEK.jpg

Get a professional hairstyle for interviews.
 

bon22

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Apr 17, 2015
Messages
728
Reaction score
1,033
They love to see a classic bowl-cut.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users

CoomassieBlue57

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Oct 2, 2015
Messages
434
Reaction score
759
That haircut is the reason why I don't watch the show.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users

DrMikeP

Full Member
5+ Year Member
Joined
Apr 25, 2014
Messages
1,679
Reaction score
1,066
Ultimately you can't go wrong with a standard conservative haircut that is washed and neatly combed. You risk going wrong with something else and have a higher risk for the more extreme styles. Risk doesn't mean it will hurt you, but you just don't know if the interviewer may have a particular bias. That said, imo the particular style isn't too unusual if combed neatly and probably the least of what you'd have to worry about.

I recently interviewed an intern who looked like she just woke up and didn't brush her hair. She was a decent candidate but the first impression was really hard to overcome. Her name ended up further down the list, because if she looks that disheveled now when she should be at her best I can imagine what will happen when things get really intense.
 

DetectiveAlonzo

Full Member
Joined
Dec 1, 2014
Messages
1,730
Reaction score
1,663
Need something that's super sleek and gets all the chicks at the interviews bro!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user

dreee

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
May 6, 2013
Messages
165
Reaction score
183
This is pretty much my thought process at the moment. Thank you for the reply!
No problem! And the good thing is hair can always grow back. And once you're accepted you can start wearing your hair that way again!
 

mathnerd88

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Jan 4, 2013
Messages
2,760
Reaction score
1,479
Go in with a Mohawk. Would leave an impression with the interviewers for sure. They won't forget about you.
 

oOKawaiiOo

Full Member
10+ Year Member
Joined
Jan 21, 2011
Messages
975
Reaction score
695
Need something that's super sleek and gets all the chicks at the interviews bro!

+1...... hahaha

If you want to get the ladies and look [more] attractive..... I would recommend this look. It's a lady killer. I even did this hairstyle for all of my interviews. They all seemed to like it.
12540550_10205635045542166_2785904962187557093_n.jpg


I'm currently rocking this style tonight when I go clubbing. I use a molding max and hairspray. You can go to any barber and get it done for cheap. Dont go to a hair salon like I used to; I was charged +$40/visit depend on the experienced stylist.

Creds: I'm a pretty boy and have been doing my hair since the 7th grade.
 

AsianPersuasion

Full Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Jan 19, 2011
Messages
929
Reaction score
747
His is messy and laid back, which is fine but for interview purposes I think it would nice if you taper it and not so much of a disconnect the way the actor has it. It would also help if you just neatly style it and not let it look care free. From what gyngyn have told me they won't even mind a man bun in cali but it has to be neat. I think you can't go wrong with a classic cut especially for high stake interview like medicine.
 

The O.R. Light

Always Searching
Joined
Jan 9, 2016
Messages
31
Reaction score
25
Performer here and former newspaper worker, interviews are my thing.

With interviews, make your hair look nice. Don't go over nuts with the gel, but it should look neatly arranged. Bold hairstyles may or may not work in your favor, go with what feels natural to you but looks professional. Nothing wild or super eye catching....and for the love of mercy no frosted tips.....
 
Top