Braids For Interviews?

[angelk316]

Im currently looking for a job. I want to get micro braids to grow out my hair. Ive been told that recuiters perfer not to have candidates wear braids. What do you guys think. My other option I was thinking abnout is wigs.

 

[blessedangil03]

How are you planning on styling your hair with the micros for the interview? Personally, I don't see nothing wrong with going to the interview with micros.

 

[angelk316]

I plan on Styling it in a bun.

 

[kboogie007]

I think micro braids would be ok for an interview...as long as it looks presentable ie not messy and all over the place.

ps a bun should be ok.

 

[lkg4healthyhair]

I think Micros is a bun should be fine.

I had a friend who would wear a wig (the type that had a headband in the front and fall in the back--looked so natural) for her interviews because she had cornrows and didn't want them to discrimitate.

 

[hopeful]

Neatly styled micro braids should be fine. Good luck!

 

[cece22]

Sorry this is just my opinion and when I lost my job I went on several interviews. I would not wear braids unless they totally could be styled super professionally if I had a bad feeling I would not. And if you go with a wig please make sure that it is very groomed and not to wiggish.

 

[kristina]

I've interviewed in small neatly done individual braids in a low ponytail and never had a problem. In fact it looks more professional because my press out hair is really prone to flyaways. I understand your concern though. Cornrows are definately out. Whether individuals are okay depends on how conservative the company is I guess.

 

[Kitkat]

I have interviewed and received job offers while wearing box braids, and I work in a pretty conservative profession in NYC. As long as they are neatly styled and are well-groomed, you shouldn't have any problems. Good luck!

 

[Zoe]

I would be kind of offended if my recruiter told me I couldn't wear braids

Just make sure your braids are in a style that u can put in a bun or low ponytail..basic color. nothing to dramatic

 

[HoneyDew]

I have worn my hair in braids for years and I have gotten great jobs with them. I think it's how it all comes together - how neat they are, how professional you carry yourself, how you speak, the way you are dressed, and how approachable you are. My braids look very professional and actually have gotten compliments from female interviewers.

Tammy

 

[Neroli]

I have worn my hair in braids for years and I have gotten great jobs with them. I think it's how it all comes together - how neat they are, how professional you carry yourself, how you speak, the way you are dressed, and how approachable you are. My braids look very professional and actually have gotten compliments from female interviewers.

Tammy

DITTO. I got my first job as a laywer in a uber conservative firm wearing cornrows! It's all in your presentation and skills . . .

 

[ClassicChic]

Micros should be fine. I interviewed for a job while my hair was twisted. I pulled it back into a low ponytail. I met with the recruiter twice. The second time I was offered the job.

 

[Chromia]

Micro braids should be fine. They shouldn't hurt your chances of getting a job unless the recruiter is a real jackazz.

 

[blackfoot999]

I got a job with one of the major financial corporations and I wore micro braids to the interview. I currently work for the state government and I wore dreadlocs to that interview. My opinion is if you have confidence in the skills the employer is looking for and present yourself in a professional way, you should have no problem. Why would you want to work for an employer that doesn't support diversity in the workplace, anyway? Nowadays, (in most places) it is illegal for them not to. Just something to think about.

 

[bludacious]

I have worn my hair in braids for years and I have gotten great jobs with them. I think it's how it all comes together - how neat they are, how professional you carry yourself, how you speak, the way you are dressed, and how approachable you are. My braids look very professional and actually have gotten compliments from female interviewers.

Tammy

Unfortunately, there are people that have the power to hire that are complete bigots! The way we style our hair shouldn't be a factor in whether or not one should be hired but there are still places where some take it as a factor!

 

[IrisDaVirus]

I've gotten a few jobs in the past wearing small box braids. I just made sure to keep them neat and wear them in a low ponytail.

 

[Diane71]

I agree with everyone...I don't see anything wrong with wearing braids or let alone any braided style for an interview or to work. I'll tell ya, people are crazy..are they there to interview you or your hair. How can someone judge us by our hairstyle or name, totally ridiculous. Ok, let me stop before I get stoopid.

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[mytia]

I had a job interview just yesterday and I wore my micros in a neat bun along with a pants suit and heels. I looked very professional and I was offered the job! I don't think it matters about the micros as long as they're neat and you're professional.

 

[Shatani]

i think microbraids will be fine. i also think you should worry more about your name sounding "too ethnic" than about wearing your hair in braids. *rolling eyes*

 

[Cinnabuns]

I see nothing wrong with wearing braids on an interview especially if they are done neatly. But I guess the hiring part would be up to the interviewer.

My fiance is a recuiter for the Los Angeles Times and he feels that their qualificaions and how women (and men) conduct themselves on interviews are WAY more important than a hairstyle.

 

[BabyCurls]

Sorry this is just my opinion and when I lost my job I went on several interviews. I would not wear braids unless they totally could be styled super professionally if I had a bad feeling I would not. And if you go with a wig please make sure that it is very groomed and not to wiggish.

My point exactly! I found out that the interviewer may get an impression that the job has to be professional, and by that, your appearance must say that you want the job. I would get the job first, then put the braids in, but make it neat. Otherwise, a simple bun or a neatly styled wig would be in order. But if you wear your braids, make it as neat as possible.

BC