2007-05-28 01:35:14 · 14 answers · asked by cookie monster 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Technology
Check out the article below from Salary.com: Body Art in the Workplace
Who's the boss?
- 42 percent of managers said their opinion of someone would be lowered by that person's visible body art
- 44 percent of managers said they had tattoos or body piercings in places other than the ears
- 81 percent of respondents think piercings in places other than the ears are unprofessional
- 76 percent of respondents believe visible tattoos are unprofessional
Sources: Careerbuilder and Vault.com
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2007-05-28 17:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by Jayne L. W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show some class and wear dark stockings to the interview.
although it si not your intention to make a statement, some people are actaully really offended by tatoos. Holocaust survivors (and their children), who were tatooed like animals against their will, by the Nazis.
So if that person sitting in front of you would have such a strong reaction, do you really need to provoke that in an interview?
Once you have the job, the other comments in this blog apply -- see what others are doing. If you don't see any other tatoos, don't show yours either -- there may be something you don't know about.
2007-05-28 10:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by emagidson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably will have to cover it, especially if you work with the public or with business customers or suppliers. This shouldn't be a problem, because most professional attire doesn't show the ankle. Just wear socks or opaque tights.
2007-05-28 17:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It entirely depends on the employer and the nature of the tattoo.
I know a lot of teachers with tattoos and some with facial piercings, no one objects to them and their employer hasn't asked for them to be removed (not sure they could ask for them to be removed once they've been employed anyway).
I know some police forces do not allow visible tattoos, but it really does depend on the individual employer.
2007-05-28 12:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by Bum Gravy. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rather depends on the job, the attitude of your employers and whether you would be customer facing or not.
I'd suggest covering it to start with then bringing up the subject once you are working somewhere to guage reaction.
2007-05-28 08:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by Hedge Witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In what professional sort of jobs do you normally show your ankle?! I reckon you can get away with it.
2007-05-28 08:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by ToM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not unless it is explicit in some way and could give offense to others.
e.g.
If it is a teenage agnst that says f*** you it might draw a little criticism or even a few offers depending on the reader lol
2007-05-28 08:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by noeusuperstate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you own your own business, no covering of any body parts is necessarily required. If you are hot... show some skin. If you're interviewing for a position in which the interviewer has visible tattoos, show it off. You'll connect and get the job!
If he asks you to "give him something" - ask him if you'll get the job, if so, go for it! Take one for the team.
2007-05-28 08:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by Rob D 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
most porbably and it can be especially off putting in a job interview! i got one on my hip and i jsut wear longer tops if i know i might be around ppl who might find offence! jsut wear trousers if you need to be professional! and if u see other ppl falunting tattoos maybe start wearing skirts etc!
2007-05-28 08:38:35 · answer #9 · answered by Kylie M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if its subtle, and you dont show it off, i had a teacher who had a flower tatoo on her ankle, it wasnt a big deal
2007-05-28 08:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by a.k.a Pasta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋