It's a cut-throat business

By John Hill on April 30, 2009 10:36 AM |

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Securing an interview for that ideal job is a huge step, but one that might fall flat if the employer is convinced that they're talking about wages and work duties with Bigfoot.

As part of The Wharf's focus on finding work, it's shearing time for reporter John Hill.

If you've spent the last few months volunteering or travelling abroad, you've probably returned laden with tales, new talents and a tan.

But you may struggle to get beyond the interview stage for your next job if you turn up with a hedgehog strapped to your chin.

If your girlfriend hasn't already suggested a shave might be a good idea, your recruitment agent certainly will.

Despite spending the last couple of years hovering between the modern towers of Canary Wharf, I recently found myself with the ability to store food, biros and possibly even camping equipment in my beard.

So I was seen as the ideal guinea pig - albeit a very hairy one - to test The Gentry barbershop's cut-throat shave. The Cabot Place West branch is used to dealing with furry creatures that shamble through their doors, but it also remains a favourite with the merely-stubbly Wharfer that turns up for a tune-up.

The shave itself involves tackling the wilder hairs with a trimmer, before laying on the hot towel. With the classic Santa-white beard of lather in place, the razor slices across the grain of the hair to avoid damage to the face.

The hot towels are soon followed by pore-closing cold towels and a fresh balm to top off the process.

It's a painless way to make the transition from Bigfoot to businessman.

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