Do tattoos affect the job search?

Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Many applicants for a job fear that they will lose their opportunity if their tattoos are discovered.

Those are some of the erroneous ideas that many people have when they present themselves to a job interview, where words are not the only way to communicate, since many times what we do not say speaks more than a thousand words, hence the importanceto take care of all aspects when facing a job interview.

The use of skin engravings in work search can undoubtedly affect their appearance in the sense of subtracting seriousness, however, it is not a decisive or decisive in the selection process.

Gemma Mejía, psychologist and advisor at the Human Resources Growth Center (Crecerh), explains how it affects a person seeking to wear drawings on the skin.

"In an interview, the" extravagances "can close the doors, so it is better than a tattoo to go unnoticed, dressing in the most conservative way".

Although the expert commented that the appearance does play an important role, she also acknowledged that the interviewer must always be objective and impartial because the image influences, but it is not everything.

The interview and personnel selection process must be completed with other types of evaluations and pointed out some such as personality tests, cognitive skills, knowledge about the position, previous experience, labor references and, above all, the personal values with whichcandidates are identified.

"This is what will really define whether the candidate is indicated and not for his physical appearance," Mejía said.

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As for the appropriate clothing, he also pointed out that the appearance, posture and gestures are very important when presenting to a job interview.

The clothing must adapt to the type of work for which it is applying, because through this element it will demonstrate some experience with respect to the position.

The candidates for a job must dress in a sober way, avoiding necklines, makeup and very striking accessories, nails with stamps or strong colors, worn clothing, very high platforms with which they make it difficult to walk.

In the case of men, it is desirable to perform well shaved, sober hairstyles, short and clean nails.

Even when there are more companies with “casual business” dress, that is, without a tie, it is suggested to dress with elegance and formality, according to the position requested.

Avoid jewelry (maximum marriage ring) and clock.

Use conservative suit, sober colors (gray or navy blue).If clothes are informal, wear neutral pants and combination shirt.

Clear tones (white, beige or sky blue), sober color tie, preferably combinable in gray and blue tones.Clean shoes, in good condition, preferably with laces.

With these interesting tips you can find the work you have always wanted demonstrating your professionalism without affecting your skin engravings.