Choppin' the hair off for job prospects, this necessary?
polycounter lvl 10
With GDC comin' up and some of us wanting to make a good impression or maybe just those of us going in for standard interviews, what do you guys think about longer hair and beards? I know normally this stuff is a no brainer, but i figured this being the game industry and all maybe nobody gives a rats arse. Just wondering what your guys's perspective is from the inside!
I only ask cuz i'm kinda diggin' the longer hair and i haven't had it for very long so i'd hate to chop it off for nothin'. The beard can be back in a week
I only ask cuz i'm kinda diggin' the longer hair and i haven't had it for very long so i'd hate to chop it off for nothin'. The beard can be back in a week
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It should not be a barrier to you getting a job in game dev providing your portfolio/CV is good and you make a good impression in an interview
Just don't go in half-drunk wearing dirty clothes and you should be ok...
I think as long as you look clean, have your penis out of view, and don't smell then nobody cares
I really shouldn't be posting in this thread, but i lol'd real hard and spit Guinness all over my screen. Thanks Ben.
...but two out of three is ok too.
I actually have an interview myself today. I must go and at least iron my smeggy jeans
long hair is fine as long as it's well kept, same as a beard.
heh, thread reminds me of my retail days, going to the restaurant next door for lunch to drink whiskey :P
My beard is where I store all my best wisdom.
I can only guess, but aslong as you dont look like a searover, you're probably oke with what ever you go with
oh and i second that! beard = +1 or greater
Maybe I should be growing a beard instead of improving my modelling skills...I don't have the energy to do both...
~P~
Nothing saves an interview that's going down in flames like a crow that can juggle.
"Has anyone seen my pen?"
"Did your grandpa ever pull a quarter out of your ear? Well check this out!"
relax, be confident and objective about your skills and capabilities and all should be kosher,
a) a hippie
b) rapist
c) Qui-Gon Jinn <-- HIRE!
d) rapin-pillagin Viking <-- HIRE!
They want an idea of you as a person. This means you shouldn't pretend or put on airs, but you should put your best foot forward. If you think you look more presentable with a haircut, go for it, but if it's an intrinsic part of who you are, just make sure it's clean and neat. Don't go in as a greaseball wearing ill fitting dirty clothes and smelling. You might still get the job, but it will take you all of 20 minutes to make sure you look as good as you can.
I normally dress up a bit more than I would if I were already working there, nice pants, and a short sleeve polo or button down that fits well. Don't wear a suit, or a tie.
hell yeah... that will be the sure fire way to win 'em over.... affffffffliction baby...........
awesome ae... made my day
I bet that's how he got in the biz, just walked in offa the street and got a job based on 'stache alone.
It's a-me! A-pedophilia!
Seriously. It's Mario mixed with Ron Jeremy mixed with my worst nightmares.
Needless to say for those who have met me, I'm pretty sure having a beard won't cause a problem.
One time, a head figure at a particular studio said I could have the job if I said "THIS IS SPARTA!"
So, I guess it can actually help.
Fixed that for ya.
Thats just awesome! :thumbup:
1. Long beard, sandals and a robe - everyone thinks your a nice guy but they expect miracles!
http://www.costumesupercenter.com/csc_inc/images/items/343x432/F60106.jpg
2. Skinhead, doctor martins and a swastica - you scare the interviewers so much that they might give you the job!
http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site181/2006/0613/20060613_123517_racist.gif
3. Average length hair cut and smart casual clothes - you do your best to impress
thing is, each studio has different guidelines for what constitutes twattishness
you need to find this out beforehand
Keep in mind you'll also be negotiating your salary too. Not just trying to get in the door.
Mind you my last interview for my current job... I had a sailor beard and wore a trucker hat.
I cut off my long hair during my last quarter in school for the sole purpose of job hunting. Although I figure that hair and beards are pretty commonplace in the industry, the way I looked at it was that I didn't want a potential employer to have ANY excuse to not consider me.
At graduation I knew i'd have shitloads of debt to pay off and absolutely 100% needed work right away, and I didn't want to take a single chance.
Although most people here seem to say you'll be fine if you shower and clean up, and they're probably right, you never know what kind of HR interviewer you might have that is just in a shitty mood one day and begrudging dirty hippies.
Also, remember, that haircuts are for pussies. So is shaving.
I'm gonna have to sleep on it... literally, sleep on my beard one last night because we don't have much time left together.
That's one of the most awesome pictures I've ever seen
Ah wants wrong with Affliction shirts : /
Got it? Flaunt it! When you get older especially, nice to have at least one up your balding brethren. Yes. I am shallow.
EDIT:
Just an aside. If you don't get the position and you find this out during the interview, and its one of those dudes that wears their hair really short to hide their balding pattern. Thank them for their time, while giving a subtle hand movement of pushing your hair back.
I remember when i interviewed i had some crazy long hair, and shaved it underneath like the singer from living color. I wore that outfit as well.
I later found out most of the dudes thought i was a redneck who did art and played the violin. haha.
There is a difference between "having long hair and a beard" and being "presentable." if you keep that shit up, and its not uncouth, then you should be ok. Just make sure you dont look like a dirty hippy and you'll be fine. Most places id reckon would be cool with how you look, but it is a professional environment, and maintaining a level of self-respect, and respect for others does go a long way (not saying dirty hippies don't respect others, but patuoulli is not a form of respect for others).
i dunno 'bout dat willis.... does the carpet match the drapes?
i'm just sayin'
Althrough recently ive gotten that i look like Sabertooth and Zakk Wylde's scrawny little brother. So im still on the fence, haha.
So then you look like a viking? Will you dance to techno in the street? If so then your golden!
From the video that oxy posted everyone looks like they would fit in a game studio, other than the chick with the yellow and purple shit in her hair... that's just weird.
And Fuck the picture of Professor Badass is fucking badass!!
I feel your pain jimmy. A lot of people have been telling me that with my long hair and beard I look like jesus christ superstar and that couldn't possibly hurt in the job search.
Now i'm not the most religious man, not by a longshot, but if i exploited people's fear of going to hell to get a job, well I would start fearing for my soul.
Hell, change is good, not to mention it's frickin' hot lately. I think the haircut is go. Still on the fence with you on the beard.