Should I go to a job interview with my tongue piercing or take it off?

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looneymalooney · Accepted Answer

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.

ilovelegs · Accepted Answer

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!

MissMinaaaa · Accepted Answer

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?

Annie_Mosity · Accepted Answer

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...

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

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.

Miristheiss · Answer

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.

ManwithaConran · Answer

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.

Leafpool2 · Answer

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.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

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.

MagnumJenkins · Answer

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.

jack187625 · Answer

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.

NineBreaker · Answer

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.

likelycat867 · Answer

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

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Definitely off for the interview. Get a feel of your work environment after you get accepted. It's up to you later.

Allie_Oops · Answer

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.

Comawhite666 · Answer

wear a retainer if it's new, or take it out if it's old?

Hyped_up_on_coffee · Answer

Easy fix buy a retainer , which is just a clear tongue ring. It’s what I do for interviews

SeanErasmus · Answer

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

ARBrown · Answer

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.

Cuteusernamehere · Answer

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.

MlleCake · Answer

Take it off. You want to look as professional as possible.

BlessedDoll · Answer

No, take it out until you get the job. Then slide it in lol.

MrKandMissy · Answer

Depends on the position.. But I'd say to be on the safe side, take it out for the initial interview, at least!

Bryce010 · Answer

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

2sinister · Answer

Yes. Bc only you can see it. Only you can achieve it. And only you are inspired by it. You see all the similarities here are only you.

josh_bays · Answer

It depends on the job. If you have an interview for hot topic or a piercing place then wear it. If not then probably not lol😂

ehhhhhhh · Answer

I would reccomend taking it out especially if it is a classy job that your applying for if it is a more laid back job or part time job i wouldn't worry about it to much however i do think you would look more proffesional with it out

mike368 · Answer

Personally I have a couple of piercings and a lot of tattoos, if i was to go for a role working face to face with customers id keep them hidden. All just really depends on you and the role you are going for

Raiden93 · Answer

Depends on the job. I think you know the answer to that. How professional are you willing to portray yourself as?

nitsuj48 · Answer

You're 23 years old, you should know the answer to that question. Youth of America SMH. Unless you plan on doing anything for the job. Take it out.

Mexicoman101 · Answer

Obviously off. They don't want to know about peoples piercings & if they care they'll mostly only care to dismiss people who have them.

winterfox10 · Answer

If it's a job that isn't working with the public, AND a job that could be done by a highschooler; leave it in. Otherwise, you should always take out things like that.

Mrblueballs42 · Answer

Well honestly not everyone likes them. But dont see why you shouldn't get a job as long as you dont flaunt it or flick it in interview.

Just_Me89 · Answer

If it's something other than a tattoo artist or body pierceer get rid of it; you need to be professional.

Paris13 · Answer

Hold your tongue, hun. Remove it for the moment. xx

nella_bmar · Answer

If you wanto be you, then dress as you, if you need the money, then take it off...

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Take it off. If the company seems to have a more casual vibe wear it at some point.

Jjpayne · Answer

Take it off, it's much safer that way. Unless you job is at hot topic

JZ909 · Answer

Unless you're planning on working at a piercing/tattoo parlor, take it out.

GreedyGiver651 · Answer

In. If you are going to wear it at works, it's best not to hide it at the interview

deric_97 · Answer

You already know the answer but you still wanna push the boundaries huh

Ilyasslgd · Answer

It depends on which job offer you are going to have an interview for , also it is better to just take it off

Si1ky · Answer

Take it off, you'll find a job much faster! Please don't go with it in, and make sure to give a good handshake

ultimega · Answer

You could take it out if it won't close up straight away or go for those bio retainers that are flat to conceal it.

chriscdi · Answer

Take it off, its your first impression and thats very important, spare it for the first day and use it after you have the job 😄

Anonymous · Answer

Take it off. It may seem unprofessional and people might not take you seriously.

redhoodttt · Answer

I would take it off. You never know how people react, and normally it wouldn't matter, but since this is an interview and I guess you want the job just don't take any risk

kolver · Answer

I dont think that is bad but if you need the job take it off.. my opinion

stuntbrain · Answer

I'm interviewing for the same job, definitely keep it in!

Guanfei · Answer

Take it off. Maybe they don't care, but just in case they do, don't give them a reason to deny you the job for it.

amazingnishan07 · Answer

As per your dress up, If you are in formal dress up then you need to take it off otherwise it doesn't matter.

ZeussLightningBolt · Answer

Take it out, but you shouldn't have to. I don't think jewelry effects your ability to do a job

dannyuk · Answer

If it's for burger king leave it in who cares. If it's a real job take it out

BrianMerritt · Answer

Take it off. It does not look mature or professional. First impressions DO matter.

ShineDJJ · Answer

It's best to play it safe and not wear it to the interview.

HereIbe · Answer

Depends. Are you going for a job interview where giving great blowjobs is one of the job duties? If not, remove the piercing.

BarbieDollT · Answer

I think you should take it out. For my interview I took out all my piercings.

Try_Raisins · Answer

Take it off... If it's an office job you're looking for or a job where you're going to be seen then your appearance would be assessed during the interview

Dirtbag69b · Answer

Depends will it make you more confident with it in?

fares12 · Answer

Take it off i think they will judge u by ur look firsr

1nittol3arn · Answer

It depends on the job you're applying for. Some companies don't care about that.

vald9inches · Answer

Yea take it off!! Its more polite to go with nipple piercings ofc!! Pfff these newbies!!

shawn4512 · Answer

Depends on the job. If its for hot topic or spencers keep it in.

bugs_bugs_bunny · Answer

Goo with it  You're unique stay like that only don't change for anyone They'll accept you for your work and not for your appearance

sam3324 · Answer

I think it would help you appear better if you had it off

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