Mustache during interviews?

Hey guys,

I have a couple of interviews coming up, one with a hedge fund and one as a trader. I was wondering, would it be acceptable to keep my mustache during the interviews? I would trim it so that it's light. I know Wall Street prefers clean-shaven, but I think my face just looks a lot better with a bit of facial hair. Other people have told me this as well.

Thank you!

 

Shave. Unless you're 30+ or everybody who will see you knows you and loves your facial hair, most people (or at least some people) will feel that you haven't earned it. Its like rocking cuff links as an IB analyst. There is a uniform for young finance professionals (including being clean shaven) - wear it.

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DickFuld:

Unless you are interviewing as a gay porn star, you're better off shaving the 'stache.

I was going to say interviewing for a child touching position but I think you nailed it as well.

This to all my hatin' folks seeing me getting guac right now..
 

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