03-08-2014, 06:56 AM
It is annoying. The logic unfortunately is that your appearance should be what makes the most customers feel professional and likeable. Things like tattoos and piercings are gaining acceptance but are still not universally accepted, so companies don't like taking risks.
Something I would do because I'm an obnoxious asshole would be to keep all of my piercings and tattoos hidden while applying, doing the interview process, and 3 months, and then reveal them if not against a dress code I've signed. It Canada freedom of expression is a protected right --- but it's still going to be hard to get a certain job if you look a certain way. Basically, you can test your boundries once you've proved you're a good worker.
For example, I work with a girl that has unusual and startling hair styles (she's in school for hair dressing of course), but during her interview she pretended to be normal. Now she has weird hair styles since she's past the fire-for-any-reason date, but she hides it under a hat.
Another option would be to approach a manager directly as to what their idea of a professional appearance is, or look at employees in places you're applying to. If there are people that look a tad unusual you obviously know you're more likely to be hired even with dreadlocks. Still, you should look as professional as possible.
Maybe consider things like that. No, it's not fair, but it's unfortunately the way it is.
Something I would do because I'm an obnoxious asshole would be to keep all of my piercings and tattoos hidden while applying, doing the interview process, and 3 months, and then reveal them if not against a dress code I've signed. It Canada freedom of expression is a protected right --- but it's still going to be hard to get a certain job if you look a certain way. Basically, you can test your boundries once you've proved you're a good worker.
For example, I work with a girl that has unusual and startling hair styles (she's in school for hair dressing of course), but during her interview she pretended to be normal. Now she has weird hair styles since she's past the fire-for-any-reason date, but she hides it under a hat.
Another option would be to approach a manager directly as to what their idea of a professional appearance is, or look at employees in places you're applying to. If there are people that look a tad unusual you obviously know you're more likely to be hired even with dreadlocks. Still, you should look as professional as possible.
Maybe consider things like that. No, it's not fair, but it's unfortunately the way it is.
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