Personal presentation at interviews?

[Admiral Huddy]

Simple question really. Do you think your personal presentation at interview is important? When I say personal, I mean tattoos, piercings, hair etc. Do you think an employer is personally influenced as what he/she deems as acceptable.

Ear lob stretching for example, do you think this is acceptable or not? At the end of the day, does it not come down to the opinion of the person interviewing?

Thoughts?

 

[Admiral Huddy]

I'd suggest that if an interviewer cannot see past the appearance of a candidate and evaluate their skills, strengths, weaknesses and suitability for a role then perhaps they aren't the best person to be interviewing.

Having said that, I'm sure roles exist which certain things aren't suitable.

As said, does this not depend on the job? Let's say for a high street shop.

The reason I'm asking is my son has a stretcher and is looking for employment whilst he's studying. He's had plenty of interviews but not been successful. I can't help thinking that the piercing is restricting his chances because regardless of how you and I might feel, my feeling is that it comes down to the interviewer and how he perceives the individual.

Where ratio of people seeking the same jobs seems to be increasing, is it not an advantage to be as natural as possible?

My heavily tattooed, ear lobe stretched nephew is having a hard time at the moment finding anything other than bar work in pubs & clubs.

Do you think his appearance is affecting his chances?

 

[Admiral Huddy]

..or is it a case of accommodating to the employers criteria. After all, there's no shortage of people seeking work so they can afford to be selective.