Short answer, YES Long answer, yes, of course!
Basically, this is going to impact on your interview either way.
Don't address it, you're that guy who gets in fights and shows up to work like this.
Explain it
and you're the risk-taker who might end up on extended sick leave from a silly accident.
However, the latter is certainly preferable, and might show that you are a fun person to work with.
If you can make a little light from it, that would help
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It would be negative if you didn't mention it at all, because that leaves the interviewer to assume the worst - that you were in a fight.
By addressing it at the first meet, it would also be an icebreaker - and a way for them to ask you about what you do in your spare time outside of work, and establish a more casual atmosphere - which is usually great in
job interviews(It shows that you're a human!)
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I would mention it.
They are going to be curious and will avoid asking as it could be personal.
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Address it quickly and matter-of-factly.
Add a little humor if you want, but you should move on quickly.
Even if your injury comes up again later in the interview, just smile and steer the conversation back to the interview.
You want to address it but not for it to dominate the interview.
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My wife had once an interview in a very formal place.
Of course she left all her stuff in the train she was taking the night before.
She went to the interview in jeans, t-shirt and trainers.
When she got into the interview room there was some silence - more surprised than anythng else, as everyone knew she normally would be dressed conservatively.
She started by shortly explaining what happened, everyone smiled and then proceeded to the interview.
She got the job and was told later by her boss that she made the interview "memorable".
So just be natural, smile and go ahead Be glad not to be this guy whose friends put a lock around his neck before his interview
(I cannot find the original picture, the one above is from another prank )
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I'm surprised the five answers here so far all advocate, rather assuredly, that you should explain your injury first thing.
I've worked with a bunch of people that wouldn't give a rat's ass why you have an injury.
They're there to figure out whether you have the skills to do the job and whether you will work well in their organization.
Spending that time discussing your injury wouldn't even cross their minds.
I would also say that as an interviewee, don't forget that you are also screening them .
Do you really want to work with people who are so concerned about why you were injured?
Is that really the most important thing for them to be thinking about?
Of course, if you really need the job and opportunities aren't looking great, yes, you can cover your bases by explaining your injury.
But keep this in mind: not only would an interviewer who is suspicious enough to think you got into a fight be suspicious enough to think you are making up an excuse, but focusing on your injury first thing shows a lack of confidence.
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Yes- Taking responsibility is a rare trait in the workplace!
Add humour, too. "
Snowboarding!
__ years & tried something new & learned a few do's & don'ts for next time.
My grandpa always said a day without learning is a sad day, indeed.
What's the hardest learning experience/impact that's been "worked around", over here?"
Turning around the normal Q of "what was your hardest experience"& venturing into trading war-stories, creates more human rapport
(repoire is the sales-lingo typo) & memorability.
You have memorability all-ready nailed down!
Now tack onto it!
Good luck & have fun with it!
Jobs, like many things in life, are #s games.
But make sure you have researched highlights that interest you about the co.
Copy them into a doc & read them repeatedly,esp.
if you are interviewing w/ mult.
co's
(& don't want to mix up facts!)
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Last Saturday, I got in a snowboarding accident that resulted in a very noticeable facial injury. While the worst of it has already healed, a large portion of the wound is still healing up and will likely not finish healing up until next week.  Tomorrow I have an interview and am wondering if I should address this facial injury during the interview or just stay mute about it. I'm concerned whether or not the injury could have a negative impression before the interview starts.
Should I clarify my facial injury during an interview?
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It would be a good idea to mention it in the beginning but don't go into too much detail. If you don't mention it then the interviewer might think you were in a fight. It would generally be advisable to explain your injury, even if only briefly. Not mentioning it at all could be seen negatively, but don't allow it to overshadow your interview.
The general consensus is that it would be highly advisable to explain your injury, although don't allow it to dominate the interview. Even if you don't go into too much detail, it would likely be seen as a negative not to mention the injury at all.