Have a video interview for an execution role at a top tier hedge fund- I have a large-ish beard that I cherish and don’t want to shave it. Can anybody at a similar place comment on whether or not clean shaven is necessary this day and age?

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People hire for culture as well as skills. Don’t give them a reason to rule you out. Cut the beard. It’ll grow back.

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What do you want more - the beard or the job?

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At Elliott most of the analysts have beards they didn’t have before COVID... it could be a funny story but you never know

Eh. Too risky. He’s not the only candidate. Interviewer could think he’s lazy or unkempt, even if he most likely isn’t. Put your 100% best self out there, not your COVID/Burning Man self out there.

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