Here's the ironic thing about coloring hair for a job interview: it doesn't guarantee a person a job. I can definitely testify to this. I was unemployed for 9 months, looking hard for work, had interviews, etc. Then, I finally got an interview with a company I've always wanted to work for a couple of weeks ago. I'm 50 years old. I dressed the part just like for many other interviews, except this time, I didn't color my hair. It's short and curly and it looks attractive and I've been trying to get all the color out of it and let it go natural. I like their way it looks frosted and such--different colorings to it. I thought to myself, hey, lots of people even color their hair gray or whatever. I'm going to risk it. I went on the interview knowing that I'm competing against people younger than me. What I told myself is that I had experience in my favor and I wouldn't color my hair but show my "experience" through it. I did the best I could. The Lord knows I did the best I could with other jobs. Well, the great news is, I got the long-term contracting job and I start in a couple of weeks. I was/am very happy. I thought to myself, it's also a matter of being at the right place at the right time and hair color really has nothing to do with it. I say that a person, especially a woman, can look very attractive with silver hair if she takes care of it. Plus, act young too. ;-)
Marilyn - 11 years ago
I personally think that you should do what ever you wish. Color or not color God loves you just the way you are. May God Bless all of you and have a Great Day
Keith - 12 years ago
Seems like an issue of "want to'" versus "have to". "Have to" seems like potential violation of the ADEA. I wonder if the drafters of the legislation colored their hair? If so, never forget blondes have more for and therefore must be more productive in the workforce! lol
Kevin Epley - 12 years ago
Shallow! Not an adjective I would want associated with a company who's hiring professionals use such measures in evaluating a candidate. I'm both greying and balding. So, it's more the bald spot I wonder if some interviewers are focusing in on? And...while I do believe "age" is a factor in many of my attempts to find a management position, I hold out hope that skilled professional hiring will prevail.
Of course, it's all moot! Shave your head guys. So many have done so and I see them all over the professional landscape.
Here's the ironic thing about coloring hair for a job interview: it doesn't guarantee a person a job. I can definitely testify to this. I was unemployed for 9 months, looking hard for work, had interviews, etc. Then, I finally got an interview with a company I've always wanted to work for a couple of weeks ago. I'm 50 years old. I dressed the part just like for many other interviews, except this time, I didn't color my hair. It's short and curly and it looks attractive and I've been trying to get all the color out of it and let it go natural. I like their way it looks frosted and such--different colorings to it. I thought to myself, hey, lots of people even color their hair gray or whatever. I'm going to risk it. I went on the interview knowing that I'm competing against people younger than me. What I told myself is that I had experience in my favor and I wouldn't color my hair but show my "experience" through it. I did the best I could. The Lord knows I did the best I could with other jobs. Well, the great news is, I got the long-term contracting job and I start in a couple of weeks. I was/am very happy. I thought to myself, it's also a matter of being at the right place at the right time and hair color really has nothing to do with it. I say that a person, especially a woman, can look very attractive with silver hair if she takes care of it. Plus, act young too. ;-)
I personally think that you should do what ever you wish. Color or not color God loves you just the way you are. May God Bless all of you and have a Great Day
Seems like an issue of "want to'" versus "have to". "Have to" seems like potential violation of the ADEA. I wonder if the drafters of the legislation colored their hair? If so, never forget blondes have more for and therefore must be more productive in the workforce! lol
Shallow! Not an adjective I would want associated with a company who's hiring professionals use such measures in evaluating a candidate. I'm both greying and balding. So, it's more the bald spot I wonder if some interviewers are focusing in on? And...while I do believe "age" is a factor in many of my attempts to find a management position, I hold out hope that skilled professional hiring will prevail.
Of course, it's all moot! Shave your head guys. So many have done so and I see them all over the professional landscape.