This life sucks...Anybody out there still think hair is an important factor as a young guy just entering the job market?
So I have three job interviews over the phone. Due to my education (MS in Chemical Engineering) and related work experience, I am offered one position in Chicago after 30 min interview with the manager (no onsite!).
The other two positions, I am offered expense paid onsite interviews the following week.
Had one on Monday, received an email immediately Tuesday morning stating another candidate was a better match. Not sure what I did wrong, had 8 interviews with different managers, and I felt that I did well for the most part. I was definitely qualified for the position So what the f***?? Why the immediate negative response? Is it because the employers do not know what I look like over the phone, but once they see me, their attitudes change, and BIAS sets in? Several times during the day, I was told I look tired and asked if I needed to get a drink or use the restroom to freshen up. What the hell?? This has happened to me many times before...I am really starting to freak out :freaked2:
I am so bummed...I not even looking forward to my next onsite interview in California (LA) this coming Monday. I will be speaking to the CEO (he is only 32) and I am sure he is going to impart some bias towards me.
If someone reading this, has experienced this, please let me know. Please do not post a reply, if you are not in this phase of hairloss/recent college grad/entry-level position interviewing, since you will not be able to give a truthful/educated response.
Thanks
So I have three job interviews over the phone. Due to my education (MS in Chemical Engineering) and related work experience, I am offered one position in Chicago after 30 min interview with the manager (no onsite!).
The other two positions, I am offered expense paid onsite interviews the following week.
Had one on Monday, received an email immediately Tuesday morning stating another candidate was a better match. Not sure what I did wrong, had 8 interviews with different managers, and I felt that I did well for the most part. I was definitely qualified for the position So what the f***?? Why the immediate negative response? Is it because the employers do not know what I look like over the phone, but once they see me, their attitudes change, and BIAS sets in? Several times during the day, I was told I look tired and asked if I needed to get a drink or use the restroom to freshen up. What the hell?? This has happened to me many times before...I am really starting to freak out :freaked2:
I am so bummed...I not even looking forward to my next onsite interview in California (LA) this coming Monday. I will be speaking to the CEO (he is only 32) and I am sure he is going to impart some bias towards me.
If someone reading this, has experienced this, please let me know. Please do not post a reply, if you are not in this phase of hairloss/recent college grad/entry-level position interviewing, since you will not be able to give a truthful/educated response.
Thanks