Perceptions and Perceptions and AppearanceAppearance

““Perception is reality to those Perception is reality to those perceiving it”perceiving it”

What does this mean?What does this mean?

Is this true? Is this true?

TattoosTattoos

Are they all bad?Are they all bad?

Survey shows that 1/3 of all men and Survey shows that 1/3 of all men and women with tattoos regretted the women with tattoos regretted the tattoo they have.tattoo they have.

THINK BEFORE YOU INK!THINK BEFORE YOU INK!Location, size, image.Location, size, image.

Tattoos and the workplaceTattoos and the workplace

What can your workplace allow and What can your workplace allow and not allow?not allow?

Is it fair?Is it fair?

How are you perceived?How are you perceived?

Piercings and the workplacePiercings and the workplace

What is a subtle piercing?What is a subtle piercing?

Should a piercing be visible at all?Should a piercing be visible at all?

Safety issues in veterinary medicine.Safety issues in veterinary medicine.

Consider your employer.Consider your employer.

Hair Too???Hair Too???

What is considered “natural”?What is considered “natural”?

Why do employers care?Why do employers care?

Most employers require hair to be Most employers require hair to be “conservative”.“conservative”.

Dress CodesDress Codes

Employer can establish dress code as Employer can establish dress code as a condition of employment.a condition of employment.

What about cultural and religious What about cultural and religious dress in workplace?dress in workplace?Religious symbols.Religious symbols.Religious beliefs.Religious beliefs.Who is ultimately right??Who is ultimately right??

Freedom of speech vs. Freedom of ReligionFreedom of speech vs. Freedom of Religion

How are you Perceived?How are you Perceived?

1. Do you have your natural hair color?1. Do you have your natural hair color? A. YesA. Yes B. No, but my hair is dyed a natural colorB. No, but my hair is dyed a natural color C. No, my hair is dyed an alternative colorC. No, my hair is dyed an alternative color

2. Do you have any visible tattoos?2. Do you have any visible tattoos? A. NoA. No B. Yes, but they are all covered by normal B. Yes, but they are all covered by normal

clothingclothing C. Yes, and you can see some of them with C. Yes, and you can see some of them with

how I dresshow I dress

Do you have any Piercings?Do you have any Piercings?A. NoA. NoB. Yes, but you can they are not visible.B. Yes, but you can they are not visible.C. Yes, and they are visible.C. Yes, and they are visible.

Do you often wear religious jewelry?Do you often wear religious jewelry?A. NoA. NoB. Yes, but it is small an inconsipiciousB. Yes, but it is small an inconsipiciousC. Yes, I wear several religious symbolsC. Yes, I wear several religious symbols

RatingsRatings For all A’s give yourself 1 pointFor all A’s give yourself 1 point For all B’s give yourself 2 pointsFor all B’s give yourself 2 points For all C’s give yourself 3 pointsFor all C’s give yourself 3 points

If you scored 4-6: You are conservative in your If you scored 4-6: You are conservative in your appearance and do not place your beliefs or appearance and do not place your beliefs or values on others. You are perceived as a neutral values on others. You are perceived as a neutral party.party.

If you scored 7-9: Your views are apparent yet If you scored 7-9: Your views are apparent yet not oppressive to others. You are perceived as not oppressive to others. You are perceived as passionate yet not a zealot.passionate yet not a zealot.

If you scored 10-12: Your views are very readily If you scored 10-12: Your views are very readily apparent and sometimes can be perceived as apparent and sometimes can be perceived as offensive and oppressive to others. offensive and oppressive to others.

Appearance Related to Appearance Related to InterviewInterview

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

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

What do you think?What do you think?

What do you think?What do you think?

http://video.about.com/fashion/What-http://video.about.com/fashion/What-to-Wear-to-an-Interview.htmto-Wear-to-an-Interview.htm

http://www.howcast.com/videos/929-http://www.howcast.com/videos/929-How-To-Dress-For-a-Job-InterviewHow-To-Dress-For-a-Job-Interview

So think againSo think again

““Perception is reality to those Perception is reality to those perceiving it”perceiving it”