wearing black nail polish in a corporate job inappropriate?
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I have noticed the professional dress has gone to hell in the workplace. I have seen professional staff wearing flip flops, jeans, mini skirts, and etc to work. Not appropriate IMO! Honestly, if you shouldn't be wearing it to meet your boss 1:1, you should not wear it in the office!0
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Chika, it perhaps shouldn't matter but it does. I believe that you should remove your nail polish before the interview. Should you be hired and once you've proven your mettle, evaluate how conservative the "corporate" atmosphere is and proceed from there. Good luck!0
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wow, I am dis heartened to heat this. So the color of my nails determines how people will perceive me, WOW. It's just a color on my nails, why should that matter.
Basically i can have all the qualifications in the world and a great personality, but because of the color of my nails i might not get hired..WHAT!!!!! ::jaw drops::
Should the color of your nails play a role in whether or not you get the job? No, absolutely not. Will it? Yes, very much so.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Go for a clear coat for the interview and then rock the black polish once you get the job!
agree completely! i interview people all the time for my HR job and most of the time it does not matter at all what they are wearing as long as they can do the job. BUT it can make a difference between someone choosing you and someone choosing the person with the tights, the well groomed hair, and the clear nail polish.
all this junk about self expression is fantastic. but if you want to self express yourself so much that you can't tone it down for an interview, that's not the place you should be working. i have blue toenail polish and multiple tattoos, but i sure cover them up when i interview or if i need to look super professional at work. please don't think people will judge you, even if you are THE perfect person for the job. recruiters will talk about you. they'll talk about your smelly perfume or your weird hair or the fact that you talked about world of warcraft for fifteen minutes (yes, that's happened). black nail polish is the least of what i worry about, but if you want to be professional, i wouldn't wear it.0 -
I'm in HR and do interviews for a living - for the purposes of the interview, definitely drop the black. Stay neutral, same with your makeup. Less is more. Too much makeup, drastic nail colors, even large earrings are distractions for the inteviewer and can be seen as unprofessional. Remember, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Once you get the job you can rock the black but it's not appropriate for interviews.
Good luck!
^^Agreed.
I am an HR mgr as well, the above is correct!!!!
Yes, HR people are 100% against personality, color, enthusiasm, individuality, creative thinking, personal expression and most importantly, any clue that you may have fun in your free time. Your attitude, resume, clothing and accessories must all be beige-ish (not too beige, dont want you getting all uppity and thinking youre more corporate than everyone else.)
If you want to be a drone, you better walk in there like the drone youre meant to be! (But dont walk too interestingly)0 -
there is no more intolerant bunch of judges than the HR army. I feel like watching Archer, now.0
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welcome to the real world, people suck. Don't wear the black polish for the interview then when hired rock it and be like eat a ......0
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Clearly US corporate is a different world from the one I inhabit. In my world, the HR person takes notes and advises on policy, while those of us who actually do the work make decisions about who gets the job...
Are you really suggesting that in companies where you 'work in HR', you get to make decisions about who's in and who's not?0 -
Clearly US corporate is a different world from the one I inhabit. In my world, the HR person takes notes and advises on policy, while those of us who actually do the work make decisions about who gets the job...
Are you really suggesting that in companies where you 'work in HR', you get to make decisions about who's in and who's not?
Off topic lol...but yes. I have worked at a few places where HR got the list of requirements, interviewed and hired the people. The acting managers didn't have much input or they worked together to do it. I think it is a very case-by-case basis in regards to what kind of corporate office you are walking into though. Each one is different.0 -
Clearly US corporate is a different world from the one I inhabit. In my world, the HR person takes notes and advises on policy, while those of us who actually do the work make decisions about who gets the job...
Are you really suggesting that in companies where you 'work in HR', you get to make decisions about who's in and who's not?
i think they give the first opinion. and if it comes down to two people with equal qualifications, that first opinion counts.0 -
well my iterview is august 1 and wilth all these great advice i am going to post a picture of my nails and the outfit that i wore, just to see what you all think. LOL
Thank again everyone
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for me the nail color is nothing i had one girl show up in flip flops like she was going to the beach and a guy in a jager(so spelled wrong the alcohol drink ) shirt0
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wow, I am dis heartened to heat this. So the color of my nails determines how people will perceive me, WOW. It's just a color on my nails, why should that matter.
Basically i can have all the qualifications in the world and a great personality, but because of the color of my nails i might not get hired..WHAT!!!!! ::jaw drops::
I'm in a position to hire (scientific staff), and yes, for me, it woud be something I would notice and although it wouldn't send a "don't hire this person", I'm not sure it would leave me with an overly positive impression either. Probably just because my field is generally conservative and is a regulated industry where there is an absolute necessity to follow the "rules" and someone with black nail polish might seem to be more rebellious and more likely to cause me problems with non-compliance!0 -
No, i dont think the color matters, as long as your nails are not a 1in long.
<years ago the normal colors were just pink, brownish and red.. F that!!!, fashion has changed, girls use all kind of colors now and that shouldnt matter!
I use every single color, lots of different designs.. My sister is the same way, black, blue, green, purple, etc, and she is a manager.0 -
wow, I am dis heartened to heat this. So the color of my nails determines how people will perceive me, WOW. It's just a color on my nails, why should that matter.
Basically i can have all the qualifications in the world and a great personality, but because of the color of my nails i might not get hired..WHAT!!!!! ::jaw drops::
It's not that it won't get you hired, it's that the market right now is really tight, with more qualified and OVER qualified people applying for the same position....so if you have 8 people all applying for the SAME job all with the SAME level of qualification, experience and/or mettle to do the job, sometimes it really does come down to who is the most "corporate" seeming or feels like a good fit...
it's just simply that simple....
now if it were a market where there were not enough people for all the jobs, then wearing black nail polish probably wouldn't get in the way...
but at this point in this market do you really want "we had another candidate who felt like a better fit" to be the reason why they call you to say you didn't get the job?
i wouldn't.
rock the corporate look until you get in the door, then let your personality shine...
Lauren0 -
I am just trying to get a feel of what you all think. I have an interview in 2 weeks with a corporate office. And a friends of mine mentioned that i should not forget to take off my black nail polish,. I looked at her and i was like, why should that matter?
Opninions...Thoughts!!!!
Better safe than sorry, you can always put it back on the next day? It shouldn't matter but some ppl can be really anal!0 -
French tip is the way to go! Unless you have short nails, then a light color that matches your skintone would be fine also.0
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I don't think it is right but...I agree that you need to tone down the polish color. . My sister likes to wear dark colors on her nails and was called in by her supervisor and told NOT to wear dark nail polish or don't come back to work. That is the attitude of some people so if you want the job play by their silly rules. .0
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lol if I can't have my nails any color I'd like, the job isn't worth having.
I think it's sad that so many people would conform to a "corporate" viewpoint like that..
What's more sad, is that it's even a concern. It's nail polish for god's sake. It's not like a tattoo on your face.
I strongly disagree with almost everyone posting here...Oh well. haha0 -
People are too quick to judge someone by what they look like anymore. Me personally, I love the black nail polish, I have it on my toes right now.. But other people find black as "goth". Anymore, you see someone walking down the street that has some bright color is their hair, piercings on the face, wearing all black with black lipstick or anything like that, they get judged and they could be the nicest, most intelligent person you've ever met. That's just how the world is and how people react.0
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If the interview is with one of the leading suppliers of goth clothing and accessories, I'd keep the black polish on. Otherwise, take it off.
Also, if you seriously have to ask, there may be some other fashion tips you need before your interview. I'd recommend taking a pic of you in your proposed outfit and posting here asap.
Good luck.
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i would say go for a neutral light shade. more sophisticated for the look
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Good comments on dress from folks before so I won't go there...
On another point, make sure you research the company thoroughly so you know the names of some of the key personnel, their mission statement (more or less), any future plans they have, the structure of the company etc.
Practice the answers to common questions like 'why do you want to work for X Company?' and 'What is your main weakness and strength?' and 'Tell me about a time when you've managed conflict at work'. Talk in paragraphs then stop when you're done. Make sure you actually anwer the question and talk about examples from past work to back up your assertions. Try not to um and ah - just pause to think for a few seconds before answering a question. Smile. Shake hands to start with and end (if they look like they want to).
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wow, I am dis heartened to heat this. So the color of my nails determines how people will perceive me, WOW. It's just a color on my nails, why should that matter.
Basically i can have all the qualifications in the world and a great personality, but because of the color of my nails i might not get hired..WHAT!!!!! ::jaw drops::
It's pathetic I know.0 -
I'm sorry I can't stop laughing at how many people think black nail polish = goth/rebel/untrustworthy/etc. :laugh: 'Normal' people have been wearing black nail polish for years, if you're really that ignorant that you would smack that label on someone then you are ridiculous. I'm wearing brown nail polish right now, I guess that means I love smearing *kitten* over the walls by your logic!
OH NOES! THE GOTHS ARE INVADING!! ALL THAT BLACK NAIL POLISH!! *FAINT*
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wow, I am dis heartened to heat this. So the color of my nails determines how people will perceive me, WOW. It's just a color on my nails, why should that matter.
Basically i can have all the qualifications in the world and a great personality, but because of the color of my nails i might not get hired..WHAT!!!!! ::jaw drops::
It's pathetic I know.
Welcome to the real world. Your employer had probably 20 seconds to review your CV before you were invited to the interview. Yes, it's a superficial process...
In the interview, he/she will have 20 minutes to evaluate you. Most people determine within 1 minute if there is a good fit or not. Why risk it with black nail polish?
After you are hired and they get to know you and love you, by all means open up your wardrobe range. But DEFINITELY NOT before you are actually hired.
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I'm sorry I can't stop laughing at how many people think black nail polish = goth/rebel/untrustworthy/etc. :laugh: 'Normal' people have been wearing black nail polish for years, if you're really that ignorant that you would smack that label on someone then you are ridiculous. I'm wearing brown nail polish right now, I guess that means I love smearing *kitten* over the walls by your logic!
OH NOES! THE GOTHS ARE INVADING!! ALL THAT BLACK NAIL POLISH!! *FAINT*
:laugh:
She's applying for a job. They have minutes to make a decision. First impressions are critical. Why risk it?
It also depends on the job. If you work for Subway or Target, I suppose you can wear what you want. Just being able to dress yourself probably puts you in the top 5%.
If, however, you want a more prestigious job, avoid the black/brown nail polish DURING THE INTERVIEW.
Again, later you can open it up a bit. But after everyone gets to know you.
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So many Goths! :laugh:
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So many Goths! :laugh:
Ha ha, yes, hilarious! Ha ha.
Now, if the OP is applying for leading lady in the next summer blockbuster, I completely agree with you! Especially if she is already a well known celebrity (can't tell from her pic).
On the other hand, if she's not, she needs to do the sensible thing and get rid of her black polish.
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Again, I say wear it but break it up some with a line or two of another color. I love black with pink or purple lines painted from bottom to the top at an angle. Maybe wear something black, slacks or top so that your black polish goes with the nail polish. And if you can swing it make the strip match the top or bottoms match it. Black slacks with a purple top.0
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So many Goths! :laugh:
Ha ha, yes, hilarious! Ha ha.
Now, if the OP is applying for leading lady in the next summer blockbuster, I completely agree with you! Especially if she is already a well known celebrity (can't tell from her pic).
On the other hand, if she's not, she needs to do the sensible thing and get rid of her black polish.
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If you actually read my post you'll see I was referring specifically to people who think wearing black nail polish makes them a goth, it has nothing to do with the interview.0
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