wearing black nail polish in a corporate job inappropriate?
Replies
-
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.
OK, I agree. Not everyone who wears black nail polish is "goth." Thanks for that critical clarification.
But that little bearing on if the OP should wear black nail polish to her interview. The answer is the same: NO.
--P0 -
So many Goths! :laugh:
yes but they are all employed....that's the point...they don't have to get through the door.
no one is hating the polish...no one is saying it's bad....all we are saying is if not wearing it on ONE DAY of your life could make the difference between having a paying job or not
i mean wouldn't you? it's one freaking day of your life.0 -
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.
are you a man? if so, this entire thing makes me go hmmm...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*
:laugh:
thats the point. that perception is out there and if you are going into an interview its best not to give them a reason to turn you down.
get the job..then break out the black nail polish!0 -
I don't think much of peoples skills. I assume anyone coming in is going to take about a year to train.
You can't train the freakyness/ Ahole out of someone.
Train for skills. Hire for personality.
So know who is hiring you, and conform to that. Cogs, were all cogs in the machine.0 -
First impressions really DO matter.
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::
A lot of little things in an interview can kill your chances. Your nails, your hair, what you wear to the interview, and even your weight. Best rule of thumb with nails is go with no polish on at all because you never know when they might tell you company policy is just that.0 -
OH NOES! THE GOTHS ARE INVADING!! ALL THAT BLACK NAIL POLISH!! *FAINT*
This attitude is one of the reasons so many younger people are finding it difficult to get a job. I wouldn't look twice at a candidate who thinks so little of the interview process as to wear black polish. Clear is the best look.
Sorry if this isn't a popular opinion - it's just the way it is when I hire someone. Unfortunately, you DO need to look the part.0 -
I also agree with your friend.
Ditto0 -
I haven't worked in years (stay at home mom), but when I did work, I worked in HR. I hired people, I fired people and I did everything else in between. I've hire people to work in retail, offices, and factories. And I never once thought twice about the color of someones nail polish. I am looking to see how they answer my questions. Appearance of course matter more when I was hiring for retail or an office type of environment, but honestly I would take nail polish in a dark color as a sign of someone who was well groomed and cared for their appearance.
Remove the polish if you are now concerned about how someone will perceive you, but I think people are over thinking the choice of color just a bit.0 -
i think it's a non factor but then again i think it depends on the city you live in. in big cities, your nail polish color wouldnt be an issue but i suppose in small little villages it would be an issue :laugh:
in fact in big cities you'd have someone you're interviewing with asking you if you're color was chanel or OPI :laugh:
ETA: i took a look and saw the OP is in boston, which is a big city but it's pretty conservative. I'd say drop the nail polish for the interviews if you're really interested in the job and working for that company0 -
Once you have the job, fine. For an interview? It's probably too much.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::
Welcome to corporate America!
While I believe black is better than sparkles and neon green and hot pink - I'd go with a very conservative color or french tip (if you get your nails done). And like someone else said, you can always reapply afterward. It's just nail polish...0 -
100% agree'dI'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!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::
Its about being PROFESSIONAL as well as having the qualifications. Black nail polish is NOT considered to be professional. With the unemployment rate what it is you want to give yourself every opportunity to get the job. You never know, the person interviewing you might have on black nail polish and it might be ok, but what if that person is nit picky about that? Dont take chances. IMO.
Jess0 -
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::
Yup that's the way it works ... Really no different than dressing up for your interview vs wearing jeans and a T Shirt.0 -
I would remove any color of nail polish, not just black. Once you get the job, you can start wearing it again.0
-
You want to look professional in your interview, so they get the best first impression possible. Afterwards, put the polish back on! I wear black and dark purple polish all the time, I just like the way it looks against my skin. But just a clear coat on your nails will make them look clean and classic, and that will def help with your *hopefully!!* new bosses. Good luck!
This - As someone who has interviewed potential staff0 -
You don't know who you are going to meet at the interview. Maybe it is a very conservative person, maybe not, but I would not risk it. I would avoid any details that can drag the attention away from the interview questions and answers. Inquire about the company dress code if you can and dress at a level above the position you are interviewing for. Good luck!0
-
First of all, it's ugly. Second of all, you wanna show your potential employer you have good taste.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::
Welcome to the real world.0 -
it's so sad that this is an issue, but i totally feel the OP's pain. i have piercings, and i used to have fire engine manic panic red hair. when i was teaching, i rocked that - and my students loved it. now i'm on the job market, i've toned it down...a slightly more natural red, less obvious jewelry.
i will not, however, remove my jewelry entirely for an interview. if that makes the decision rather than my teaching skills, i don't want to work there.
on the other hand, i'm in academia, not corporate or retail. some companies have pretty conservative policies. something that will go over fine at Google might not at Goldman Sachs.
it's up to the OP how much self-expression she wants to give up for the professional workplace.0 -
I think if you appear well put together, and you do by your photo, then the color of your nails shouldn't matter. Be yourself. If you don't get the job based on THAT then I wouldn't want to work there anyway. What would be next?0
-
Your goal is to obtain the job and you only have once chance to make a FIRST IMPRESSION! U didn't say what industry it is in, so I would say TAKE IT OFF! When you have the job and are a great performer, WEAR THE BLACK NAIL POLISH THEN!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::
Welcome to the real world.
Employers have HUNDREDS if not THOUSANDS of qualified or OVERqualified people who have applied for the job. Do NOT give any reason for you not to get HIRED. Employers can be overwhelmed with resumes and applications thus may resort to using seemingly minor items to NOT hire someone. It happens all the time.0 -
If you want the job, clean hands and fingernails or at least a conservative or "traditional" colour. Nails should be clean and short...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::
Unfortunately I come across this often too. I wear 2 small jeweled lip studs and I always take them out for interviews because closed-minded people have negative and often ridiculous views and connotations towards these types of things. It may not have any bearing on what kind of person you are, but it's better to be safe then sorry I suppose.0 -
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!!!!
corporate is all about image
a dress or skirt, no slacks
modest jewelry, hell wear pearls if u have them
for a manicure i'd say go french - always classic & elegant
pantyhose- dont care how hot it is, bare legs are NOT corporate
if you get the job, you will be able to tell from the other women in the office
what they consider appropriate officewear
word of advice that has served me well over the years
dress for the job ABOVE the one you want/have
trust me, when it comes right down to it,
2 people with equal skills/qulifications
1 dresses casual, the other more corporate
i guarantee the more corporate dresser will get the job
they want to see the image you will be presenting for their company
they dont care about your personal style
save that for the weekend0 -
I'm cracking up at the people who say things like "If they don't like how I look with black nail polish/tattooes on my neck/4 lbs of makeup/more jewelry than Tiffany's/a bright blue mohawk/etc then I wouldn't want to work there anyhow!" :laugh: Seriously?? You're all independently wealthy? You have someone else paying your rent/mortgage (besides the taxpayers that is)? Your nail polish is that important to you that you will forego a good job in this economy to keep it? 1 in 8 people are unemployed and want a job. I guarantee you that there are people out there who would not only remove the nail polish but would never wear it again if that's what it took to get and keep a decent job. If your nail polish is more important to you than providing for yourself and your family then go ahead and wear it but don't cry about it when you don't get the job. You talk about how your skills should be more important. They are. That's why you got the interview. The interview is to actually look at you and see if you are a fit as well as to see how well you speak and interact. You can be tops in your class from Harvard but if you show up in a dirty T-shirt you aren't going to get the job either. What shouldn't matter and what actually matters are 2 very different things.0
-
Take it off sweetie! We already have a hard time getting high profile jobs with just our education and certifications. They pick us apart looking for anything to say "No". Trust me sweetie I know and they hate me being on top of my game honey.
Stacy
This; she said it best.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 424 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions