depends where you live.
I've seen some weird ass people in big ass corporations these days. tattoos all over the place, strange electric hair colour, people coming to interviews in tracksuits. Yes that happened.
And strangely as I asked the hiring manager what he thinks about the tracksuit the candidate was sporting, manager said "i'm not hiring the tracksuit, I don't usually care about the attire".
It wasn't a customer facing job that's for sure, but one huge corporation, where someone thought it's ok to go in a tracksuit for an interview and the manager did not care. The candidate did not take the job, but only because he seemed too nervous and frail.
It could work the other way around as well. to run across strict hiring managers that do care, believe in being a manager by the book and in "respect through appearance"
So though your piercing shouldn't be a concern at all, just to get it off your mind remove it this once.
It will help you relief stress, anxiety for the interview knowing that the manager has nothing to complain about.
Take a deep breath and set it in your mind it's all going to be great. When you talk, make sure to present actions, events that showed you are a team player, think of an unusual situation and how you handled it, what you learned from it. They usually ask this.
I see they are still asking "what will the previous manager say about you"
On a whole, be the person they want (the person that will get their things done) and talk accordingly during the interview.
If you have time talk by yourself as if you were asked a question and you are answering. But allow yourself to hear you speak.
Create some ideas in your mind so you can use for certain potential questions.
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Personally, I don't have a clue what a girl gets out of wearing one. It certainly doesn't add anything to her perceived value or character. If anything, it takes away because most people aren't wearing one, especially people in professional, semi-professional or dealing with the public careers. Therefore, it's slightly looked down upon by most people because most aren't wearing piercings, excluding ear piercings of course and maybe a few others. That said, you have a right to dress or adorn yourself anyway you like. However, when applying for a job, you should have already been noticing how the employees are dressed or what piercings they might have on, etc., in the position (s) the firm has already hired that you're applying for. Like how do they appear to you. Does the company seem to show any favoritism, do they wear uniforms, etc. You should try to look just a little better than the position you're applying for Never less. If you think you'll look the least out of place with your tongue piercing, then take it off! Never take a chance with the way you dress for an interview. Look your best for the job. Guard against over dressing or under dressing, and that goes for piercings too. Good luck!
I know it's 2018 and stuff, and people should be looking past that type of stuff... but a lot of employers still have that unintentional bias towards people who seem more "clean-cut". Maybe take it off during your interview, and once you get accepted, ask if the piercing would be an issue. If so, GRACEFULLY turn down the offer if you think that you would mind the idea of not having the piercing on during work. Tell them how you respect their views on attire; but because you know it does not affect your work ethic it would probably be better for both of you if you work somewhere that shares your view. BUT on the other hand, a lot of people these days can't be picky about their job since it can be pretty hard out there, so if you think it's not a big issue then just get in to the habit of not having them at work maybe?
What sort of interviewer asks to see your tongue?
I honestly don't think it will make the slightest bit of difference, even if they do notice it.
Also, you can't keep taking it out for work each day, so better to have it in than turn up for your first day with it after not having worn it in the interview.
Dress smart. Be on time. Show a good knowledge and support for the business and you should do great. Most of the people saying take it out are old men. They probably haven't been to an interview in the last decade...
If you look around at the people who currently work at that job and no one has piercings aside from ears, take it off. It can be an immediate turn off to whomever is doing the hiring because to them it might say, you're unprofessional or may be unwilling to follow rules, or are too immature for the job. Don't let a piercing stand in between you and a potentially good paycheck. You decide if that's worth it to you or not.
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LEAVE IT!
Here's the main point.
If this piercing is a problem at this job than you have to be prepared to take it out EVERY day before work. If you do NOT plan to remove it for work than LEAVE it in for the interview so if it is a problem for the employer they know you wear one and can make their decision with all the info. Don't try and hide it in the interview and then surprise them after hire.
If it is a thing this employer forbids in their dress code and hiring practices than be honest up front and don't try and "deceive" them.Depends where you are going for an interview. if it's a bar where roughnecks sort out arguments with cricket bats, they might like your look. If you are going to an interview in a FTSE100 company (or NASDAQ/Nikkei stock exchange etc) then take it off. If you're working near industrial size magnets then really... take it off. And any other piercings.
Best to take it off no matter what job it is. Even shit like an amusement park where the management is super hands off as long as you aren't skipping every shift and dramatically terrible you have to dress up for an interview.
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I would not hire anyone with visible tattoos or piercings. Many people feel the same way. Want a job working for me? Lose the metal and hide the tats. Think that's not fair? Doesn't matter, because you still don't get the job.
Take it out. Regardless of anything. The world that you live in, is not in the interview room. Put a tissue in your pockets so you can get sweat off your hands. Dont fidget. v and think of your weakness and co. e up with an answer that turns your weakness into an oppurtunity to be better.
Remember if they hire you, they can and will be fussy afterwards.
I worked somewhere clean shaven for 7 months, had a month off due to exams and came back with a beard, I was told to shave it off or they would fire me as it wasn't how I was hired.If you're applying to work at a tattoo parlor, it would be OK with them. A corporate office? Probably not.
My advice is, just don't wear a tongue piercing... ever. It's bad for the health of your mouth. It's not worth the potential risks.Depends on the job. A tongue piercing may not be a bad thing at a specific job. But on the other hand another type of job it would be better to take it take it out. I guess once the interviewer likes your qualifications for the job it wouldn't matter once you get the job if you put the piercing back in
Definitely off for the interview. Get a feel of your work environment after you get accepted. It's up to you later.
Take it off lol, what kind of question is this? You should look professional. Most places don’t allow you to wear a tongue piercing anyway as part of their dress code.
wear a retainer if it's new, or take it out if it's old?
Easy fix buy a retainer , which is just a clear tongue ring. It’s what I do for interviews
It depends on what the job is, if it's an office/corporate job then take it off just to be safe but if it's for a job where they don't care about your appearance then I guess you can keep it in
Depends where it's for. If it's a fairly casual place (like they're ok with jeans and a tshirt) you might be able to get away with it. Don't let it be a distraction though.
I'm a nurse manager and have my skull and crossbones on in now lol
I don't think employers really care anymore. I know I don't when I interview people.Take it off. You want to look as professional as possible.
No, take it out until you get the job. Then slide it in lol.
Depends on the position.. But I'd say to be on the safe side, take it out for the initial interview, at least!
Depends on job. A real job with career potential that requires a respectable look then no. If the job is requesting a modern look, anyway judgement call
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