has a tattoo or piercing ever worked against you?

edad
Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:02:50 +0000

As an oldster and someone who frequently hires young people, I have mixed feelings. Out of sight is out of mind. Then there are those with small discrete adornments that are not a problem. Those big and multiple tats and piercings are a problem. They impact my hiring decisions very negatively. It is not just the appearance. I wonder about the emotional stability of these people. I need employees who are capable, self confident, and self motivated. I see these garish tats as a sign of insecurity. Some also reflect the individual’s desire to fit in with a gang. Many of the worst were acquired in prison.