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Does anyone know Asda's policy on tattoo's?
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Tattoos look unprofessional and in some cases ridiculous. And to think an employer would like their public face to have tattoos on 2 arms is ridiculous. It's not about them being seen as "rough", more about them being seen as ugly -- same as nose studs and them huge earrings that stretch your eaf loaf.
If I had two people in front of me wanting a job, wanting my hard earned cash in exchange for representing my company, I would be looking at presentation as much as I would qualifications. The person with tattoos would be at a significant disadvantage.
The company I work for, allow tattoos as long as they are not offensive, and also allow upto one facial piercing. I had totally forgot about my nose stud when I went for the interview, but got the job, (presumably on my qualifications, the fact I run a part time business, have the customer service skills they want and have worked in the industry before).
I mentioned the stud when I started work, and was then told about the one facial piercing rule, my manager did say that the company don't see it as an indication of the personality, skills, attitude of the person, and we are very much customer facing.
How can you call someone with a facial piercing or a tattoo ugly? Are you that shallow that you would judge someone by looks alone? I do hope you are something wonderful to look at, cos you sure as heck are an ugly person inside.0 -
How can you call someone with a facial piercing or a tattoo ugly? Are you that shallow that you would judge someone by looks alone? I do hope you are something wonderful to look at, cos you sure as heck are an ugly person inside.
are you that shallow that you'll judge somebody from an internet forum post or shall we just label you as a hypocrite?0 -
scheming_gypsy wrote: »are you that shallow that you'll judge somebody from an internet forum post or shall we just label you as a hypocrite?
Yes I do judge people by what they post on internet forums, as I have found that people are more likely to be 'vocal' about something when they are sitting comfortably behind a keyboard, and not actually looking at the person they are talking about/to. You can tell more about a person's attitude and personality by what they say/type than by what they look like.
And I am not the only one, a lot of employers judge employees and prospective employees on what they can see they have posted on forums and social networking sites such as Facebook, I know of people that have had to change their name to make themselves employable, as what the 'real' them had said previously was locked on the internet, waiting to be found and read and judged.
When it comes to people that have a chip on their shoulder about tatttoos and piercings, that's when they can very vocal behind a keyboard, not so much in real life I have found.
It never fails to amaze me how stereotypical the comments about tatts and piercings are from the 'nay sayers', also how het up they get about them, whereas tattooed and pierced people, from all walks of life, all occupations and all levels of education are more of a live and let live type, we don't care that you don't have tatts and holes.
I don't care if people don't like them, I didn't have them done for anyone, I had them done for me, and I don't care what they are going to look like when I am 80, I am pretty sure that at that stage I will have have more important things to worry about, I am just glad that in some cases, having a couple of piercings and tattoos shows me what people think... if someone can't see past them, and get to know the educated, hardworking, caring person behind the 'decorations', then I know to avoid those people.0 -
so you're a hypocrite then.
It's ok to judge somebody on an internet post but not by looks alone,.0 -
The company I work for, allow tattoos as long as they are not offensive, and also allow upto one facial piercing. I had totally forgot about my nose stud when I went for the interview, but got the job, (presumably on my qualifications, the fact I run a part time business, have the customer service skills they want and have worked in the industry before).
Sounds like you have not just qualifications but experience. The fact you run a PT business is also of great credit to you. These are not likely to be skills a general applicant would have.
If though presented in front of them was two like for like applicants with identical qualifications and similar personalisities, but one had a drag tattoo running up their neck to the bottom of their ear, I don't think your chancies are as great as originally.
You may say they are fine, but the simple fact is it DOES open you up to being stereotyped and pre-judged. So if your meeting somebody in person you already have your first challenge.
You don't have to like this, but it is the way it is.
It also looks unprofessional and alot of society still think it looks unsightly.How can you call someone with a facial piercing or a tattoo ugly? Are you that shallow that you would judge someone by looks alone? I do hope you are something wonderful to look at, cos you sure as heck are an ugly person inside.
And where did I say that? I think some tattoos in certain places look ugly. I did not say the person under the tattoo was in themselves ugly.
My comments are in no may a criticism of the posters as an individual, more over that of the attitudes towards tattoos and how they look on a persons body.
Its the same concept as if you met somebody that smelled of alcohol from the previous night. Even though they may be polite and pleasant and have little affect on them.. it is unpleasant and unprofessional.0 -
Yes I do judge people by what they post on internet forums, as I have found that people are more likely to be 'vocal' about something when they are sitting comfortably behind a keyboard, and not actually looking at the person they are talking about/to. You can tell more about a person's attitude and personality by what they say/type than by what they look like.
I would disagree here also.
A persons mannerisms and body language is just as important as the words they say.
Being sat behind a keyboard simply makes it 100x easier to misinterpret a posters intentions.0 -
Sounds like you have not just qualifications but experience. The fact you run a PT business is also of great credit to you. These are not likely to be skills a general applicant would have.
If though presented in front of them was two like for like applicants with identical qualifications and similar personalisities, but one had a drag tattoo running up their neck to the bottom of their ear, I don't think your chancies are as great as originally.
Well given that I was one in a group of 10, that were selected from a group of 40 that were at the assessment day, I was the only one that had a facial piercing (although my tattoos were covered), one guy that was also selected that day, has tattoos on his arms, and he from what I can remember didn't have them covered.
Most of the people had the same amount of experience as me, some even more so.0 -
Most places where dealing with the public tend to not like visible tattoos; even the police now make officers wear long sleeve shirts in summer to cover tats. Can you cover them over with wrist bands or plasters then they might be ok
This is exactly the point.
Once you have left School you are in effect starting or heading for employment and it is important that now many people would class you as a young-man/lady that you consider the consequences of your actions.
In a society where tattoos are not seen as professional and appropriate for meeting prospective clients ect, by getting a tattoo is such an obvious place you are creating your own problems.
You wouldn't go to work with bad odour (although some do
), stinking of smoke ect.. why would you go to work with unsightly drawings on you? 0 -
The thread was about tattoos and employment. I couldn't care less about anyone making the personal choice to have tattoos, but I wouldn't employ anyone with a visible tattoo (or mohican haircut, piercings other than earrings, poor personal hygiene or anything else which may cost me a single customer).I don't care if people don't like them, I didn't have them done for anyone, I had them done for me, and I don't care what they are going to look like when I am 80, I am pretty sure that at that stage I will have have more important things to worry about, I am just glad that in some cases, having a couple of piercings and tattoos shows me what people think... if someone can't see past them, and get to know the educated, hardworking, caring person behind the 'decorations', then I know to avoid those people.
Anyone attending an interview who has tattoos on their wrists should really make an effort to cover them up for the interview, or may be faced with someone who will make a judgement about their suitability for the job based upon what they see. It doesn't really matter what the policy of a large organisation is. It is the individual across the table who you are trying to convince that you are the best person for the job. That individual may, or may not, appreciate your individuality and body decoration/mutilation. If you really want the job is it worth taking the chance?"When the people fear the government there is tyranny, when the government fears the people there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson0
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