Cheleigh
Well-Known Member
Maybe this is a regional thing too. In California, I can't imagine that a set of natural colored mid-size to small braids would not be considered professional in even the most conservative environments. Then again, sisterlocs, cultivated locs, braids/twists, twa, pixie cut to shoulder length relaxed hair are the most popular styles on professional black women around here.
As one of the line managers in my department that hires graduate level paid interns, I don't give much thought to a person's hairstyle, so long as they are neatly groomed and well dressed (like if a woman's hair is below shoulder length, I'd prefer it to be pulled back into a ponytail or bun). I want to see great qualifications on the resume, a well crafted cover letter (and no typos), and I need you to knock my socks off during the interview.
Frankly, I think if a person gets turned down only because the hiring manager didn't like their well-coiffed braids, but the rest of the interview/resume was a great fit, then that says something about the corporate culture, and possibly about your potential for success and growth at the company anyway.
As one of the line managers in my department that hires graduate level paid interns, I don't give much thought to a person's hairstyle, so long as they are neatly groomed and well dressed (like if a woman's hair is below shoulder length, I'd prefer it to be pulled back into a ponytail or bun). I want to see great qualifications on the resume, a well crafted cover letter (and no typos), and I need you to knock my socks off during the interview.
Frankly, I think if a person gets turned down only because the hiring manager didn't like their well-coiffed braids, but the rest of the interview/resume was a great fit, then that says something about the corporate culture, and possibly about your potential for success and growth at the company anyway.
