I recently graduated with my masters degree in December and have been applying and interviewing for jobs even before that. I went straight to graduate school after undergraduate so the only experience I have is from my graduate assistantship. My degree is in Higher Education and many jobs are hard to come by since they tend to be jobs everyone loves to stay in esp. in the state system in PA because you are paid very well. As I have stated I have interviewed and applied to many places. When I am interviewing I tend to fold my hands and hide my ring because I have read articles talking about young women being engaged and how that turns off many employers. (even though that is discrimination) The last interview I was on, I did the same thing in folding my hands, when the interviewer took me on a tour she noticed the ring and asked if I was engaged. I said yes and told her that we were planning for a long engagement and wanted to get our careers figured out before setting a date.(Actually, we have it picked out, but that was none of her business really) I did not get the job and have been thinking about her comment for asking me. I recieved a call from prestigious college to interview for a position this upcoming Thursday. I am second guessing if I should wear my ring or not. I don't want them to question me and my ability/experience. The school is very well known, but the pay is not great at all. The interviewer when she called me said she saw on my resume I have a masters degree and wanted to remind me this is for an entry level position meaning not that great of pay. I am fine by that because it is close to my fiance and his family, as well a full time position since my current job is part time. I have read when women wear flashy rings and carry certain purses or bags that tends to make employers think twice about the potential candidate. Have any of you experienced this. What have you done with your ring when interviewing. I feel naked without it now when I take it off even when I shower. I am afraid also what if I was to get offered the position and show up the first day with my ring on( which I would) what will they think?
