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I don't think it's a problem. Many of my classmates seem to have beards forever (well manicured ones) and one (a Sikh) has a full and long beard and turbine. I'm pretty sure they didn't shave it for the interviews.
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I don't think it's a problem. Many of my classmates seem to have beards forever (well manicured ones) and one (a Sikh) has a full and long beard and turbine. I'm pretty sure they didn't shave it for the interviews.

A sikh wouldnt shave, its a religious thing for them as is the turbine. Beards are religious things for some others too, I dont think anyone would say anything to you because you really risk offending someone without realizing.

There are a few people with beards here, I dont think its much of an issue. Once you are in you can look as much like a homeless guy as you want until you start recruiting. I definitely dont shave everyday and think very few people do. There are a bunch of guys who grew mustaches here for various events...now if you have one of those in an interview it might hurt your chances.
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[quote="riverripper]I don't think it's a problem. Many of my classmates seem to have beards forever (well manicured ones) and one (a Sikh) has a full and long beard and turbine. [/quote]

Now, that is some tough job for my Sikh friends, ( carrying a turbine on head is no child's play) :P
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lol..

Yes a turbine on your head could really make you fly :)

Of course they meant turban
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Just to add something more.

Even if the beard is neatly trimmed, don't go for those elaborately styled Ali-G beards. Keep them conservative. :)
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Beards don't matter.
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Go for this look.

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just be asian, and not grow any facial hair at all. thats what id do.
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wow..that was some comittment to TUCK...that you shaved your beard...I guess you can write an entire essay on that experience..
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Fuqua interview this Saturday.....shaved it again. Im so sad.
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I'm 2/2 in interviews with my beard and honestly shaving it wasn't even a thought that I had. Beards are incredibly mainstream at this point so I have a hard time believing one would be a detriment. In fact, it might make you more memorable!
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I'm 2/2 in interviews with my beard and honestly shaving it wasn't even a thought that I had. Beards are incredibly mainstream at this point so I have a hard time believing one would be a detriment. In fact, it might make you more memorable!

Agreed that beards are in fact way cooler than they have ever been since the days on the loggin' trail! I can't fathom that anyone would mark you down for having a beard-- that being said-- the B school community tends to skew conservative-- but if the beard is you-- then just make sure it is well groomed! Not scragly! But mostly I'd focus on making sure you have good answers to all questions asked.
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