Job Interviews

Hester

Just wondering if anybody has had any bad reactions at job interviews because of piercings?

I have one coming up and if I get the job I'll more than likely be dealing with customers. I'm thinking I'd be better off removing my lip ring beforehand but it's so much trouble cause I can't take it out myself, and then if I want to put back in again that means another trip back to the piercing studio.

What are people's views on this?

porn_star

Just take it out, if it's a ball and ring then it just takes practice for getting the ball back on, it's not really that hard.
In the eyes of an employer you'll look more presentable without the jewellery.
It depends on your priority, what's more important, having a job, or the inconvinience of taking a piercing out for a couple of hours.

rannerap

i just waited tili had the job lol 3 months in i said **** it and got it done,lol my job where none too pleased,they didnt fire me or anything but they were fairly pissed

Will

what type of work do you do Sarannewrap may i ask? just curious, i was doing a lil internship and had to remove my labret even though i was working on a computer and not in contact with anyone

luckat

Take it out. You're going to be representing the company, and unless it's Miss Whiplash, Inc, it's unlikely a lip ring is included in their desired image.

ergonomics

I've never had a problem with my piercings and employment, but maybe I'm lucky? I've worked with food, on shop floors, as cashiers, as a saleperson. You name it, I've done it basically! No job has ever commented on my piercings or asked me to remove them. I think you'll be grand once you aren't carrying around your bodyweight in piercings.

rannerap

lol i work in spar,i work part time cause im lazy:)i took a year out before college to do NOTHING

Fantasy_Suicide

I have an interview myself on Tuesday.
And I've got ink on both hands.
Oh dear.
The face metal is ok. That can just come off.
I was thinking of gloves or something?
I need this job!
It'll be working with Three, the phone company.

amazingemmet

Heavy coating of foundation tbh

Gauge

Fantasy_Suicide wrote:

I have an interview myself on Tuesday.
And I've got ink on both hands.
Oh dear.
The face metal is ok. That can just come off.
I was thinking of gloves or something?
I need this job!
It'll be working with Three, the phone company.

I had an interview with them as a salesperson. I took out all my facial piercings just to be careful, they seem like quite professional people. I hear that makeup for covering scarring is the way to go?


You can never be too careful! My first job was at a record store and I thought I'd be safe. I got the job after doing an interview with all my piercings in, only to be made take them out when I was in the actual shop!

Star Lord

Fantasy_Suicide wrote:

I have an interview myself on Tuesday.
And I've got ink on both hands.
Oh dear.
The face metal is ok. That can just come off.
I was thinking of gloves or something?
I need this job!
It'll be working with Three, the phone company.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

I got a laugh from some of the sales guys at our place when they spotted my tattoo through the back of my uniform shirt! They liked it though and were askin "Didn't that hurt?" etc... :DTryin to decide what I want on my left shoulder now...

Fantasy_Suicide

I will do.
But cos it's with a like 'respectable' company, I reckon I don't have a hope.

Fantasy_Suicide

Anyways. I had the interview.

I took out the metal in my face and did the best job I could of covering the ink on my hands.

The guy was really cool.

But he asked me did I ever have to make a presentation about anything. I happened to mention my one I did on body modification. He seemed interested.
I think he may of spotted the ink on my right hand tho.

Oh well.

So. Anyone wanna give me a job!

rannerap

wear gloves next time lol:p

Fantasy_Suicide

Twas my plan only I couldn't find any!!

rannerap

itd be a bit dodgy looking though lol unless you had some swanky looking ones

Fantasy_Suicide

But it IS cold out at the moment...

Shelli

Aye, but it'd look a bit rude if you didn't take them off to shake hands or during the interview.

Most places have a dress code, especially the more professional places, so even if you take out the piercings for the interview, if you get the job you may not be able to wear them in work. The question there is whats more important to you? I know I would never consider taking out my piercings for a job, but then again, I have a fairly decent office job that don't have a problem with my metal. Will more than likely be changing jobs next year as we are moving, and I'll go to all interviews with my piercings in and if they dont like it then thats tough. I accept that it will be much harder to find a job that allows them, but it is getting easier these days, and a lot of companies like to think of themselves as "cool" and "hip" and this is an advantage for us pierced and inked!

Star Lord

Fantasy_Suicide wrote:

... I think he may of spotted the ink on my right hand tho.

Oh well.

So. Anyone wanna give me a job!

Doesn't mean you couldn't still get it so I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Had me legs crossed too, but that made walkin kinda difficult so had to stop

cutepape

I've taken out my tongue and ear piercing when I've done interviews..
The tongue might sound extreme to take out but trust me.. its worth taking it out for 1 hour for an interview.

Now when I got the job I use it.. my manager saw it 6 months later.. but then hew knew me better than to "judge" me over my piercing. He actually said "Glad you didnt have that during the interview!" with a smile on him.

Its sad but the truth that we get judged by piercings and tattoos... It totally sucks.. But I knew that when I took the dive into the nice world of piercings and tattoos.. I have avoided to do any tattoos or piercings on my face and hands. Hardest part to cover up, but it can be done.

Good luck and it can be done!

Christine - MCR

Shelli wrote:

Aye, but it'd look a bit rude if you didn't take them off to shake hands or during the interview.

Most places have a dress code, especially the more professional places, so even if you take out the piercings for the interview, if you get the job you may not be able to wear them in work. The question there is whats more important to you? I know I would never consider taking out my piercings for a job, but then again, I have a fairly decent office job that don't have a problem with my metal. Will more than likely be changing jobs next year as we are moving, and I'll go to all interviews with my piercings in and if they dont like it then thats tough. I accept that it will be much harder to find a job that allows them, but it is getting easier these days, and a lot of companies like to think of themselves as "cool" and "hip" and this is an advantage for us pierced and inked!

I'm at my current job for over a year and I only got my face piercings few months ago my boss actually said it was cool he wasn't too impressed when I came in with my lip piercing though cause it had to be a fairly large jewellery to start with. Anyhow I will defo be changing jobs this year and I don't think i'll be taking my piercings out at the interview. If they want me as an employee they'll just have to accept me the way I am. :rolleyes:

Hester

It depends on your priority, what's more important, having a job, or the inconvinience of taking a piercing out for a couple of hours.

That's true, I replaced my lip ring with a clear retainer for the interview and now I have a second interview tomorrow so I'm glad that I did. Though I'm not sure which looks worse.. the retainer or just leaving it open but what can ya do?

Fantasy_Suicide

Yeah. That's true guys.

Thing is I need a job asap.
I can't really afford to be picky anymore. Grrrr.
So fingers crossed, everyone!
Beers if I get the job!

Will

i will want a free happy meal when you get the job ok

rannerap

i only took my job through desperation and im looking for a new one pronto,its seriously the worst job ever some guy threatened to rape me last week cause we didnt have the vodka he wanted!

Gauge

That's the problem with jobs... it's easy to say you'll only get one that'll allow you have piercings/tattoos.... until you discover that you have no money to pay for piercings or tattoos! Can't wait to leave mine either.

rannerap

i applied for loads last night,really hope i get one

Fantasy_Suicide

Tell me about it lads.
I'm so desperate I'd return to Claire's!
Noooooooooo!

rannerap

come work at spar lol they allow piercings/tattos no prob you should see the dodgy guy the just hired,i thought my bf was bad!this guy is just scary lol

Fantasy_Suicide

Ha!

I'm dodgy!

rannerap

lol theyl hire anyone!youd be grand