If you are a blog follower or friend of mine, you already know that I do not wear my wig everyday. And, in a previous blog entry I mentioned that while in college, I attend the first day of every semester without my wig for a variety of reasons. As I prepare to enter the "real world" and ready myself for internship interviews, I had to take a moment to consider whether I should wear my hair in a job interview, or not.
There are pros and cons to both sides, of course. But, ultimately I suppose it rests on your own personal comfortability. For me, the decision is even more difficult because, depending on the day, I may show up to work with or without my hair. So, they should be prepared to see me either way! As a broadcasting-hopeful, I completely understand the necessity to remain constant with my appearance so as to be recognized day-to-day by my audience. But, until then, I have the freedom to choose my "look" based upon my mood, my outfit, the weather, and so on!
I don't think there is a perfect solution for a situation like this! So I am curious what YOU think. Have you chosen to attend job interviews with, or without your hair?
If you do wear your hair, do you tell the potential employer about your hair loss? Or, wait for the day when your hair is at the shop to come au natural and surprise them?
It is my belief that you should look and feel your most confident in any interview- and if that includes a wig, a full face of makeup and a fabulous new suit- so be it! In my interview for the job of Miss America, and the job of Miss Delaware 2010, I opted to wear my wig. But, I did include in my pageant-resume that I have Alopecia Areata and spoke about my hair loss in the interviews. All other job interviews, I have gone sans-wig. But, I'm not sure what I will do in the future! Broadcasters have their "signature look" and should that include my wig, then it will be part of my interview attire.
Why don't you stop by our Facebook group, Kayla's Corner for Women and Kids with Hairloss, and join the conversation? Or Tweet me @MissDelaware10 to let me know what you think.
Great topic! As someone that often is on the other side in the interview as the person in charge of hiring my staff, I would prefer the individual be open with me from the beginning, sharing about their alopecia and how it will not affect their ability to perform their assigned job duties.
ReplyDeleteI would have no problem with them coming in with their wig on or interviewing without it, but, it is against the law for someone to ask you certain questions in an interview so if you didn't address your condition, the person might question if you had a condition that would affect your ability to perform your job duties.
I think that each person should consider the job, it's required tasks and your personal preferences. But this is the same for everyone. I hate when people come into an interview not dressed appropriately, or bring their lunch and eat while I interview them. I am not saying you need to be in a suit if your job would be working in an after school program with kids.
But is there any rule anywhere that says you're not allowed to wear a wig to work? No matter if you have a hair loss condition, cancer or just want to wear a wig. Is there any law that does not allow women to wear wigs to work for any reason?
ReplyDeleteThank to update me. But avoid to use wig if you have hair loss problem. Because we provide the permanent solution to overcome the hair fall. So be ready to give the smart look to your self.
ReplyDeleteYes you can wear the wig on job interview. It will make you more stylish. But yes you have to wear it carefully so that no one can understand. I always try different wigs to look different and buy all my wigs from online store Elevate Styles. They have good collection of stylish wigs.
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