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Hey,
I wonder if anyone else believes having acne is a disadvantage when going into a job interview?
Undoubtedly in my mind I know that there is a strong case for suggesting employers can deem someone with acne as having an unprofessional appearance. Although acne doesn't have any statutory role in the equal opportunities law, I do believe that many of us have and will continue to be looked down upon.
Here's a little example of what I mean when recently attended an assessment centre at a large organisation. Two nights previous to the interview I had to move apartments which included a long drive(4hr+) and I always experience inflammatory acne when traveling(especially long-haul flights). The morning of the interview I wake up with a large boil/cystic acne underneath my chin and other spots around the neck area which I envisaged would happen. The interviewee kept looking at my chin and around my neck area(kind of off-putting) it wasn't until after I noticed there was a little stain of blood on my white collar(presumably from looking sideways and catching the spot) about the size of a pea and my self-esteem dropped like a sack of spuds. To cut a long story short; no I didn't get the job.
I have bad acne (on second course of accutane) but yea when you first walk in the door its about physical appearance. If we're talking about professional job it comes down to your resume, interview, qualifications etc. But if two same people have the same set of skills but one doesnt have acne..who do you think they will pick?
I had a 5 interviews in the span of 3 weeks In different departments. Each time I walked in looking "unexpected" than what I knew they thought of me. But ultimately it's how well I interviewed and conversed that helped me land a job in a high acuity, teamwork driven area. A good resume helps, though I did and didn't have that per say.
I'm also looking for a new job and this thought crosses my mind too, then two more usually follow:
1) Yeah, I might be known as the interviewee that had some bumps or brown spots, but I'm there to show that I have the ability to work well with these people and that I have the skills and knowledge they are looking for
2) Unless I'm in a field that requires you to look flawless (I'm in computers, so thankfully no), would I really want to work for people that are throwing all of my skill, experience and credentials out the window because I have imperfections in my physical appearance that I can't really control?
Also, what if you did get the job? Then, this would just be a funny story to tell, right? 
I have an interview this week and am dreading what the interviewer will think once I walk in with acne, broken capillaries, and scars. I haven't been to an interview for 10 years and I've always hated it as I know they'll not only judge me on my work experience, personality but also my appearance.
If you are going for a job in sales/marketing, fashion, and other fields where appearance does matter, then yes, acne can affect your chances unfortunately (if it's severe at least). But you should see it as a challenge: make your personality & skills shine through, and win them over with your charisma & confidence 