I have Dreadlocks, does this reduce my chanes of getting a job. (I'm not going to get rid of them either way, and already have quite a good job, but need to find something related to my college educaion ... web design).
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Geometric_Jon
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Sadly I think it might. I say sadly because I consider that to be discrimination. I can tell you that I worked at a hospital where one of the top notch doctors had dreadlocks to his middle back (that had to be a task for him) as did quite a few other employees. Good luck and good for you for not caving in!
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As long as they're not ratty looking, pull them all back as if they're in a pony tail to "appear" more presentable...if you know what you're doing and dress for the position, then I don't see the dreadlocks possing a problem. I'm just speaking from my experience going through several dozen interviews - looking back on some that failed I see what I wore that caused me to not get hired.
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Depends on where you live and the position you're trying to get. Web design, they probably won't care. CEO yes. Up north and West Coast in general no, down south & midwest it depends. In Texas because natural hairstyles are less common they associate them with being a thug or being a political firebrand. However in ATL not so much. The more you remind the company of their ideal candidate or the interviewer of his or herself the better the chances.
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It shouldn't, unless the perosn has something against dreadlocks (assoicates them with weed users/drug dealers). I have seen quite a few professionals with dreadlocks, while not many, it's enough to prove that they can keep a hob by having them. Like anything else, it's just a hairstyle (or for some, a way of life/part of their relgion/beliefs). It's really important to keep them neat and clean looking. If they start looking a bit dirty/old or smelling than your empoloyer may see that as unprofessional and fire you. Also, I'm from the South...not dure if that helps. try asking friends or professionals/teachers/professors you may know if it will stop you from getting jobs. If a company won't hire you because of dreads, you probably wont want to work for them anyway because they probably have a tendency to discrimiate.
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I think you already know it will reduce your chances. Most of the people who are likely to interview you will have already formed an opinion before you even open your mouth. Sad, but true. However, the area in which you will be seeking work probably suffers from this much less than, for example, banking.
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