| Tattoos, piercings can hold you back from that new job
If you consider your tattoo or piercing is holding you back from getting a job, you could be right. With the prevalence of tattoos and piercings on the rise a natural inclination is to assume that it is also more acceptable in the workplace, says Brian K. But he says that's not necessarily true. "But that really can't be true if you're engaging with someone who dresses provocatively, or the way they're dressed is completely unprofessional," Rowe says. "As much as we want to make money, we conform to an ethical standard of how certain tattoos are going to affect a person's life," Anthony says. Many people already in their careers know what body art they can get away with, and keep their tattoos or piercings discreet, says Jason Anthony, owner and artist at Golden Rule Tattoo in Phoenix. While tattoos were once considered a permanent decision, recently there has been an increase in businesses specializing in tattoo removal. "Although employers try to avoid making judgments on appearance, usually they would rather not hire someone who has body art," Miller says. If applicants are extensively tattooed, they ought to be prepared to talk about it, Rowe says. During interviews, even the smallest detail can be the difference between securing a job and continuing the hunt. While tattoos might appear prevalent, most people still do not have them. If they come in and want their hand tattooed and they do not have any other tattoos, we're probably not going to do that. Removing a tattoo can take up to 10 visits, says Marci Zimmerman, owner of Delete Tattoo Removal and Laser Salon in Phoenix. |
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Tattoos, piercings can hold you back from that new job
