Comment by Christa M. on July 13, 2011 at 6:14pm

I got my job without anything on my head. The HR-person asked me about my hair very friendly, and I was glad to be asked rather than to let it without explanation. My boss never seemed to notice my bald head. He never made any comment and I never commented his haircut. It's just out of professional purpose...(I do not have direct customer contact)...

Comment by Michelle on July 13, 2011 at 7:16pm

I would wear my scarf proudly and ease the Alopecia into the conversation. I would use it to show my strength, and determination. Make it work for you girl.

Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on July 14, 2011 at 1:39am

I agree, I would bring it in as a volunteer/Philanthropist activity. Something along the lines that you are an advocate/activist for alopecia in your own personal way, and go on to explain what alopecia is and why you chose to not hide it.

Comment by Kris Fenchel on July 14, 2011 at 6:17am

Thx everyone for your input:) I am just going to play it by ear. I am not usually so concerned what other think of me, but I have been out of the working world for awhile (stay-at-home-mommy:), and I am a little nervous about getting back out there. I will keep you posted on the out come:)

Comment by Adrian Theopulos on July 14, 2011 at 4:27pm

Agreed. I stay away for long stretches of time I guess to try and pretend this isn't happening to me, but it is, and when I come back and read I feel less alone and a little better.

Comment by Violet on July 16, 2011 at 10:45pm

As someone who interviews people for a living (I'm a recruiter), it would be illegal of a potential employer to ask you about your hair loss and you have no obligation to explain it.

That being said...

From the standpoint of one who has this condition...bringing it up during an interview is probably a good idea. I would want the person interviewing me to know that I'm not sick with cancer and that my condition doesn't limit my ability to do the job. Discussing it also would allow me to display some of my positive qualities like courage, strength, adaptability, etc. I would keep it brief, though, because you don't want to take the focus off of your skills and background - that's really what's going to get you the job.

Good luck out there and message me directly if you need anything! :)

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