I have an upcoming interview at Bain soon. I have a full beard. Do I need to shave? Transitioning from tech where beards are ok

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Be you boo

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What’s your current role, future role and location? I have seen people in different locations have different preferences.. e.g interviewer based in NYC who is focused on financial services industry will view beard differently then an interview based in sfo/Seattle.

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Beard is in the eye of beardholder

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Yes Bain is notorious for racial discrimination. Err on the conservative side.

Hi Mitt 👋

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I’m at McK and lots of people with beards in the Bay Area. I think depends on your location.

Beards at McK in NY are definitely fine too - I would not worry about it

I would imagine a beard is fine but it should be well groomed.

Right answer.

Beard is fine, just groom it so it’s not unruly

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