Interesting problem
Blondie111! I can't offer any assistance I'm afraid but I'd be interested in the outcome. Surely braces wouldn't
really affect job prospects in 2006.... would they?
I've never had to interview in braces but I do work in an environment where they seem to be an alien concept and everyone seems baffled by them. You'd think they were a passing fad from the 16th century I'd personally decided to resurrect!
Best of luck with the job interview. I suppose the environment you're applying to work in can be a factor; is it an environment where looks are part of the 'package'? Or somewhere where it's more important that you do your job competently and efficiently? Hmm, I don't think I worded that right. I mean is it somewhere were your outcomes and professional performance are more important than any little orthodontia that may or may not be currently (and temporarily, remember) residing in your mouth? It is your mouth after all, and really none of their business. You'd like to think that unless they somehow interfere with you doing your job, there shouldn't be any problems. Should being the operative word though!
Maybe being confident despite (or because of) the braces can work in your favour? It may convince your new boss that you're self-assured and competent in any situation (ie: interviewing successfully in possibly-less-than-ideal-circumstances, able to rise to the challenge and present your best attributes, etc, etc?). It also suggests that you take pride in your appearance, and don't settle for "near enough" which can be a great selling point too!
Easy for me to say, huh? I guess at the end of the day people treat us the way we tell them we want/feel we should be treated through our body language, etc. I guess it all depends on how you sell yourself.
Very best of luck, I'm sure you'll do fine!
Let us know how you go
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