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Hair length a problem?

I'm a woman that has super long hair (hip-length). I have it for cultural reasons and was planning on cutting it if I do get an offer. However, I was wondering if it would look unprofessional to have it that long in an interview, or I am overthinking it?

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on Nov 19, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi,
I confirm that they will not be a problem for the evaluation of your performance at the interview.

Best,
Anto

Vlad
Coach
on Nov 19, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

I would say - depends on the country. I can see how in some countries people can be subjective and conservative. 

But I think that chasing MBB offer is not worth cutting your hair. Pls don't cut it and be yourself

Best!

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on Nov 19, 2019

Hi,

You are definitely overthinking, please keep your beautiful hair if you want to keep them as they are.

The length of your hair is not going to be unprofessional, that for sure!

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Deleted user
on Sep 14, 2020

Hi A,

I don't think that is going to be a problem. You're overthinking, just try your best in the interview so you get an offer.

Best,

André

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on Sep 15, 2020

No, it won't be an issue. Assuming there are no other cultural aspects in the office that you are applying to.

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