Facial hair during recruiting?

I’m recruiting for ‘27 Summer Analyst roles from an East Coast target. Indian male. I currently have a beard and mustache that have good coverage and are well-trimmed. Almost everyone tells me I look a bit better with the beard, but I also look fine without it. 

Have heard a bit online about how Wall Street culture dictates that juniors stay clean shaven. Is that true, and is it a strategic move to shave, or would it help me stand out to keep facial hair?


Obviously I know that this won’t play a huge part into any offer decision, but I just want to iron out the details.

4 Comments
 

don't sacrifice who you are, if having a beard would be a dealbreaker for giving you an offer, you wouldn't want to work there anyways

 

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