Hire That Mustache!

Yes, it is Movember once again. That time when well-groomed, clean shaven males sprout Chevrons, Handlebars, and Fu Manchus. And when the typically hirsute take special care to shave their beards regularly, leaving only the region above the lip to flourish…

…This got us to thinking. As recruiters and hiring managers, do we think better or worse of the young man who interviews with an uncharacteristic Walrus? As people, we may applaud the fun way to raise money and awareness for men’s health. But, when it comes to picturing this person working in our organization, does their Movember ‘stache help or hurt them compared to the serious, clean-shaven guy?

We’re curious for your thoughts. And, we’d like to issue a challenge. Go ahead, hire the guy with the mustache. After all, he’s demonstrated some valuable things by participating in Movember.

You can read the full post on LinkedIn.

Check out our fun Infographic on the topic of Movember.


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