Friday, January 15, 2010

Is french-manicured nails professional?

my friend did them for me and i think that they are neat in appearance.





i just found out that i have an interview to be an intern in a research lab this week, but my nails just got done.





i personally don't like the way long, unpainted nails look so i'd like to keep the polish on but if they're unprofessional i have no qualms about taking it off...





any opinions? i'd appreciate it if professional ppl who know about interview etiquette could answer





thanks!Is french-manicured nails professional?
French manicured nails do look professional, and quite neat, UNLESS they are too long!





I would think this might be especially true in a lab setting.





Nails which are too long simply do not look professional, especially for an interview. Neither do nails which are overly bright or painted in 'cute' designs.





The white tips of french polished nails look neat and tidy and as long as they are trim and fresh you should not need to take it off.





If they are longer than a few centimetres above the tops of your fingers, however, they will not look professional.





Good luck in your interview :-)Is french-manicured nails professional?
I'd be more concerned that the nails are getting in the way of you doing your labwork safely. I think they are professional, but may not be the best idea depending on what kind of lab you're in.
If they are not too long, and are neat and look nice, it is fine.





I was a supervisor and suffered through countless interviews.....





turnoffs: being late


One lady was smacking gum through the interview.


One lady said SH@T twice...while it was funny, not good.


Bad mouthing former employer (even if it is true)


Being willing to leave your current job without giving two weeks (shows lack of loyalty)





On the application....FILL IT OUT...don't put see resume...ticks people off and already shows you're lazy and don't do as you're asked!





GOOD LUCK!
Yes, definitely. More so than purple, blue or dark red colors.
A French Manicure is perfect for Professional Situations, as well as Formal Events.. so your French Manicure should be okay for your interview.





On another note, when you're being interviewed.. it's common for people (the person doing the interview) to pick up things about the intervee, by the way they dress, carry themselves, speak.. etc..





I've never worked in a lab... but if long nails aren't appropriate for a Lab sort of environment.. which is what I would guess.. then I would make sure your nails are short for the interview.. (and they can still be painted with the French Manicure).. or just cut all the way back.





There are some positions long nails are not appropriate in.. Child care, Teaching, Medical Fields, Secretarial, Office Jobs, and I can go on.. and I'm going to guess Lab would fall in there too..





So if you don't want to send the wrong message.. it's possible you can go to the interview, dress fine, .. but little things like your nails.. if their too long.. could tell the employer that you're not meant for the job.





Believe me.. little things like that.. count.. and half the time it's subconscious in the employers mind.. but it's there..





So think about the length of your nails.. other than that.. a French Manicure is fine.. and it looks good on short nails as well as Long nails..
absolutely. they show that you take pride in yourself. the only acception is, if you're going for an interview in a restaurant, or someplace where you'll be cooking, don't wear nailpolish
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