Comments on: Got Ink?

By: hr bartender

hr bartender — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:07:53 +0000

Thanks to everyone who offered up their views on this subject. While we may have all approached this topic from a different angle, it appears we’ve all ended up on the same page. That is, determinations about candidates should be based on experience, skills, and abilities. And that should probably include a person’s poor judgment about getting what most everyone considers an offensive tattoo in a very visible location.

And, for the record . . . yes, I have a tattoo. Mr. Bartender and I both got yin yang symbols for our 20th anniversary last year. But I doubt anyone reading this will see it. (wink)

By: Rachel - I Hate HR

Rachel - I Hate HR — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:49:32 +0000

I have tattoos and I agree that it’s ridiculous in this day and age to expect people to be tattoo free. Now if they have a tattoo that’s obviously going to cause trouble (like Totally Consumed’s applicant) then it’s okay to consider it in the hiring process.

By: Totally Consumed

Totally Consumed — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:39:57 +0000

I had a guy come to an interview with a swastika tattooed on his neck, hard to conceal. I hate to admit, it influenced my decision to not hire him. Am I evil?

By: KD

KD — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:45:53 +0000

Hi Sharlyn –

Saw the post, and wanted to comment. I don’t have an issue hiring someone with a tat, but the world at large still does, which is what my post focuses on. Mostly a section of people without tats that wouldn’t hire someone with one.

See it at least a couple of times a year with hiring managers, if it’s visable. I have no clue what Minion looks like, but I’d hire her based on the committment to the functional area and blogging alone, even if the tats were visible. Same with you!

KD – no tats, but don’t judge me because of it….

By: hr bartender

hr bartender — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:08:13 +0000

How cool! Thanks for sharing. See, so glad that tats are getting a little more mainstream. I’m going to wait for a few more peeps to weigh in before I give full disclosure.

By: HR Minion

HR Minion — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:47:33 +0000

I have 3 tattoos. Two on each inner ankles and one on my right inner forearm. The ankles are of kitty paw prints, one has claws the other doesn’t, and the one on my forearm is a special tattoo that both me and my sister have. I want a fourth one but I haven’t decided what to get yet.