spamm Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I have a job interview next Tuesday and my problem is that i normally like a bit of a stubble so should i clean shave or not? booi expecteed something more interestingu sure shave off snesation 'ladies like it more also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I don't think it's as black and white as everyone is making out. Why not have the best of both worlds? Shave one side of your face, and leave stubble on the other. If you get the feeling early in the interview that they much prefer one look over the other, turn that side of your face to the interview panel and speak out of the side of your mouth. Always works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I always have stubble but i shaved for my last job interview and did the top button up on my shirt which i really hate! I got the job. Now i have a beard and have at least one button undone on my shirt! :-) Make the effort for the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 14, 2008 Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2008 Story checks out (avatar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead_villain Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 got a job at the **** royal bank of scotland Are they the sister company of RBS? yes rbs's very naughty sister. oh suit you sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spamm Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 babout facial hair rrr like in scoring its about confidence beard or no beard but no thats youve allready made thing about it just shave or dont if its not you if you do do it early allready now but dont think about it and really shave your balls too that gives you something to smile about in the interviev besides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasthevillan Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Put it this way, you aren't gonna get the job because you have George Michael's designer stubble but you could certainly ensure that you don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellberg21 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 If you shave, Mellberg will break into your house in the dead of night and murder you. Here's a better question; Do you want the job? Yes? No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbvilla4life Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Better overdressed than underdressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted May 15, 2008 VT Supporter Share Posted May 15, 2008 I got a job at the **** royal bank of scotland with a big beard going on it all depends who ur interviewer is, maybe they appreciate a good bit of facial hair........I would never shave off my beard, I loves it. Makes me feel like a viking warrior But isn't this ...the typical executive at RBS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarjei Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 If I wasn't hired because I hadn't shaved then that's would be a good thing because I don't want to be working for someone that cares if I shave or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 By all means shave but don't wear polyester undies or your crotch will get very itchy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 If I wasn't hired because I hadn't shaved then that's would be a good thing because I don't want to be working for someone that cares if I shave or not. The thing is, they don't have a lifetime to get to know you. They need to decide who to employ based on quite a short period of time, and if both you and another guy have the same qualifications and experience, and he looks better presented, who would you hire? Could I not apply your argument to *any* appearance characteristic? Well, I don't want to be working for someone who cares if I turn up in a suit, or a pair of jeans and a Villa shirt. Well, I don't want to be working for someone who cares if I don't do my hair, can't be bothered to iron my uniform, and turn up eating my breakfast during the interview. You've got just the interview to make an impression, use every possible advantage you can get, don't risk losing a job that you want because you get interviewed by someone who thinks stubble looks unprofessional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks for the advice (some of you!) the stubble will come off, for the interview anyway. What i forgot to mention though, was i dont like to clean shave because it irritates my skin severely, i can use all the cooling balms under the sun, they just don't work for me. anyway i'll endure the suffering for the interview and hope i get the job! ..and for whoever asked the job is Refridgeration/Air Con installation and repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarjei Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I have similar problem Ryan. When I shave my skin looks very healthy, but after about a day I get lots of bumps (small red spots with transparent fluid in them caused by the hairs irritating the skin) and after a couple of days I get hairs that are stuck in the follicle and cause the follicle to close and produce icky stuff to get rid of the hair. If I don't shave everything is as it should be. If I wasn't hired because I hadn't shaved then that's would be a good thing because I don't want to be working for someone that cares if I shave or not. The thing is, they don't have a lifetime to get to know you. They need to decide who to employ based on quite a short period of time, and if both you and another guy have the same qualifications and experience, and he looks better presented, who would you hire? Could I not apply your argument to *any* appearance characteristic? Well, I don't want to be working for someone who cares if I turn up in a suit, or a pair of jeans and a Villa shirt. Well, I don't want to be working for someone who cares if I don't do my hair, can't be bothered to iron my uniform, and turn up eating my breakfast during the interview. You've got just the interview to make an impression, use every possible advantage you can get, don't risk losing a job that you want because you get interviewed by someone who thinks stubble looks unprofessional! That's true of course. If you really want the job, it's best to be on the safe side. Things like this annoys me, but I understand it. I don't want to be a part of it though. Get in line, sit down, stand up, shut up and cash your check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocafella Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I have similar problem Ryan. When I shave my skin looks very healthy, but after about a day I get lots of bumps (small red spots with transparent fluid in them caused by the hairs irritating the skin) and after a couple of days I get hairs that are stuck in the follicle and cause the follicle to close and produce icky stuff to get rid of the hair. If I don't shave everything is as it should be. Then learn to shave properly and buy better products, as you obviously need it. Shaving is not the same as putting on foam and shave it off with a razor, well it is, but then you get the problems mentioned above. 1) Take a shower 2) Scrub your face and throat 3) Put on gel (foam isn't as good), oil, both or whatever and let it wear for 3 minutes. 4) Then shave with the root's direction, and only one way as the doing it up and then down leaves a smooth result, but also grown-in hair which causes a mess the day after (so a good shave is not the one where you can stroke up and down with your fingers and feel only smooth skin.... like I said, awesome at the time but pain tomorrow!) 5) When finished, and this is the most important step for many, rinse with cold water.... because when your skin it hot and your pores are open it is also irritated after shaving so bacteria can easily get in and cause acne, more irritation, red marks and burns etc...... cold water... alfa omega =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 I have similar problem Ryan. When I shave my skin looks very healthy, but after about a day I get lots of bumps (small red spots with transparent fluid in them caused by the hairs irritating the skin) and after a couple of days I get hairs that are stuck in the follicle and cause the follicle to close and produce icky stuff to get rid of the hair. If I don't shave everything is as it should be. Then learn to shave properly and buy better products, as you obviously need it. Shaving is not the same as putting on foam and shave it off with a razor, well it is, but then you get the problems mentioned above. 1) Take a shower 2) Scrub your face and throat 3) Put on gel (foam isn't as good), oil, both or whatever and let it wear for 3 minutes. 4) Then shave with the root's direction, and only one way as the doing it up and then down leaves a smooth result, but also grown-in hair which causes a mess the day after (so a good shave is not the one where you can stroke up and down with your fingers and feel only smooth skin.... like I said, awesome at the time but pain tomorrow!) 5) When finished, and this is the most important step for many, rinse with cold water.... because when your skin it hot and your pores are open it is also irritated after shaving so bacteria can easily get in and cause acne, more irritation, red marks and burns etc...... cold water... alfa omega =) did you really just give me instruction on how to shave? I do use good products, gillette - it's the best a man can get you know! my guess is that as i normally only use a trimmer my skin isn't used to the shave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I had my first clean shave (as opposed to just trimming it) today for the first time in about 2 years, maybe more. Not sure if I like it, it feels good but I don't recognise myself in the mirror! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead_villain Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I had my first clean shave (as opposed to just trimming it) today for the first time in about 2 years, maybe more. Not sure if I like it, it feels good but I don't recognise myself in the mirror! I hate that feeling makes me really regret doing it. then you got to wait for it to grow back to a decent standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGyver Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Having stubble on your face is like having rust on your Porsche. Get rid of that shit. I'm a bit of a shave nazi, though. If shaving irritates your face, the best thing you can do is to get rid of the goo in a can and to start using shave soap or quality cream and a shave brush. Don't try to get rid of it all at once; do a few passes. And don't apply too much pressure on the blade--you'll get razor burn. Also, you don't need a razor that has more than one blade as they do more harm than good. Truth is, most guys have no idea how to get a really good shave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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