Perceptions and Appearance l Perception is reality to

Perceptions and Appearance

l “Perception is reality to those perceiving it” l What does this mean? l Is this true?

Tattoos l Are they all bad? l Survey shows that 1/3 of all men and women with tattoos regretted the tattoo they have. l THINK BEFORE YOU INK! l Location, size, image.

Tattoos and the workplace l What allow? l Is can your workplace allow and not it fair? l How are you perceived?

Piercings and the workplace l What is a subtle piercing? l Should a piercing be visible at all? l Safety issues in veterinary medicine. l Consider your employer.

Hair Too? ? ? l What l Why l Most is considered “natural”? do employers care? employers require hair to be “conservative”.

Dress Codes l Employer can establish dress code as a condition of employment. l What about cultural and religious dress in workplace? l Religious symbols. l Religious beliefs. l Who is ultimately right? ? l Freedom of speech vs. Freedom of Religion

How are you Perceived? l 1. Do you have your natural hair color? A. Yes l B. No, but my hair is dyed a natural color l C. No, my hair is dyed an alternative color l l 2. Do you have any visible tattoos? A. No l B. Yes, but they are all covered by normal clothing l C. Yes, and you can see some of them with how I dress l

l Do you have any Piercings? l A. No l B. Yes, but you can they are not visible. l C. Yes, and they are visible. l Do you often wear religious jewelry? l A. No l B. Yes, but it is small an inconsipicious l C. Yes, I wear several religious symbols

Ratings l l l For all A’s give yourself 1 point For all B’s give yourself 2 points For all C’s give yourself 3 points If you scored 4 -6: You are conservative in your appearance and do not place your beliefs or values on others. You are perceived as a neutral party. l If you scored 7 -9: Your views are apparent yet not oppressive to others. You are perceived as passionate yet not a zealot. l If you scored 10 -12: Your views are very readily apparent and sometimes can be perceived as offensive and oppressive to others. l

Appearance Related to Interview l Women's Interview Attire l l l l l Solid color, conservative suit Coordinated blouse Moderate shoes Limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Tan or light hosiery Sparse make-up & perfume Manicured nails Portfolio or briefcase

l Men's Interview Attire Solid color, conservative suit l White long sleeve shirt l Conservative tie l Dark socks, professional shoes l Very limited jewelry l Neat, professional hairstyle l Go easy on the aftershave l Neatly trimmed nails l Portfolio or briefcase l

What do you think?

What do you think?

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So think again l “Perception is reality to those perceiving it”