Damn.....just a flying visit to ask for some advice. I have just qualified as a teacher and an interview date is looming............there is no way they will consider me half way through growing a beard as first impressions count and i will after-all be representing the school. I am thinking of shaping what i have, trimming the tash right back (it grows fast anyway) maybe the same with the chin and getting rid of the cheeks altogether as they are too straggly There is nothing stopping me growing a beard once i am employed right!? I am leaning towards a neat and tidy van dyke and if thats sharpens the look then its a good comprimise and maybe the whole thing wont have to go for the interview. I feel like i have have invested too much time to just clean shave!