Bald influence on Career

[GTM]

Hey everyone, I was reading an article in my college newspaper talking about acceptable appearance for job interviews.  It said that haircuts should be kept conservative.  I was wondering what you guys thought.  Is going sly radical or can it be considered "conservative"?  Has being sly ever hurt you in getting a job or even helped it?  My goal is to get into federal law enforcement, and from what I've seen, law enforcement agencies are very sly-friendly.

[JDog]

Well GTM, I have seen hundreds of law enforcement officials both on the local and federal level with slick bald heads. Most of the police officers in my hometown either had a high n tight cut or shaved Sly. I'd say if that is the field that  you are wanting to get into, being Sly should not be an issue at all. I suppose it reallly depends on the agency that you will be wanting to go with.

Welcome to the Forum BTW

[Timmay]

Im like Jdog..it depends on what field of work you are going into.  Even though going sly is more and more acceptable these days...I dont think you would get the leading role in a shampoo commercial or anything.  On the other hand though....how would you view it if you were naturally bald and was qualified for the job but didnt get it because you were bald???  Touchy situation there.  Welcome to the forum and post up a pic of yourself so we can put a face with the name.  Timmayyyyyy!

[Mikekoz13]

GTM-

        Welcome to the Forum! I think the SLY look is aceptable in every walk of life now. Sure there will always be those that hate it or look at it negatively but so what! It isn't about those individuals. Wear the SLY with pride!

 

[schro]

Nice reply TIMMAY.
I would think that sly would definitely be more accepted to law enforcement than some other styles. Other walks of life might view it different. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

[Paul]

No problem with it in the educational field, that for sure.  And if "conservative" means short, can't get more "conservative" than sly.

[skinhead002]

Im in law enforcment and it has really taken hold.  Cant have a bunch of hippies running around in blue!

[blondeguy]

Shaved heads are actually not uncommon in the business world.  Plus you look really sharp in a suit.

[Tyler]

I think the "conservative" haircut they are referring to is: 1) an outdated suggestion, 2) is referring to long hair, 3) doesn't matter if you have confidence and are the best candidate possible. 

[Timmay]

Yes...just take a look at Tyler....He wasnt able to get a job anywhere else so that is why he is the adminstrator of this site...lol....but hey look on the bright side....He has a lovely looking wife who loves him...so........


Timmay!

[mojim]

I believe it is getting more accepted in the work community..  Although the look is more abundant in warmer climates..
I was at a conference in Baltimore this week and there was another SLY guy there and there was an immediate brotherhood felt.. 
Pretty Cool!!

I am learning the way of the Sly!!!

[marty22]

Play it safe on interviews with a 001 or 002 cut. When u get the job, then u can find out what's acceptable.

[Tyler]

I have 4 people that work in my company that shave their head out of 40.  Does that tell you anything?

[PigPen]

I have 4 people that work in my company that shave their head out of 40.  Does that tell you anything?

You're a ten percenter?

[flattop peterbilt]

well ask yourself this...will your being bald effect the job you have to do..probly..not and in law enforcement yes sly is good....and if they don't hire you because your bald it is discrimination...but hey your ability and qualifications make you the best for the job not your slyness...