I have a nostril piercing, do i need to take it out for management consulting interviews?
For reference: 23 yr old female, indian

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I feel like, in major cities at least, it is well-known that a single-side nose piercing is common and traditional to Indian culture (so it wouldn't appear unprofessional at all) vs some emo/punk-appropriated fashion trend.

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OP don’t worry about that. At M I’ve seen leaders with nose piercings, and even female partners with visible arm tattoos. In North America appearances are becoming much more casual and traditional “professionalism” traits are disappearing

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As a desi woman, I’ve had a diamond stud in my nostril since I was 16 and never taken it off. I also now have four piercings on each ear up to my cartilage. if they truly have a problem with it they’ll make a request to take it off. And if they do, run.

I have been wearing my nose stud for my whole career (and I am currently a Director). Has never been an issue.

I’m a white woman and I removed mine. As a manager, I don’t care as long as it looks tasteful

I always keep mine in and it hasn’t been an issue.

No one I know at Bain would care as long as your demeanor and overall outfit are professional. The partner in the office I sit next to literally has pink hair. Another partner in the office has visible neck tattoos.

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