Do looks really get you a better job? Perhaps

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Is appearance important?

First impressions are definitely critical in a professional work environment....


I used to admire the determination of the young people who would appear on my doorstep, nice suit, hair with plenty of gel, the tattoos above the short sleeve shirt line and only just barely noticeable.....

They were desperate for a break into the IT industry...doing...well.. anything.

But, call me old school, but I cannot let anyone anyone who has their nose,their eyebrows or their lips...pierced anywhere near my customers.

I can't help thinking about the boogers getting caught up on the diamond stud clip inside their nose.

Anyone who has to display that they are prepared to mutilate their body to get some semblance of individuality is never going to succeed in certain occupations.

Often when asked ...would they would take offence at being told that if they were to work in our workplace they would need to conform to certain standards, including the covering of body art and no body piercings in the facial areas?

I can remember the shock on their faces when asked, their rights violated...

Only a small number ever agreed to adjust their appearance, but I sensed that they would probably create long term problems and assert their "rights".


so...*ding*...No sale....