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Erica Tafavoti • Edited

Totally echoing what many others have said below.

It depends on the company. We're a mix of fairly-tattooed people and non in my office. As someone who's assisted in the interview process for new hires (and is a pretty conforming person, except for a tiny nose stud) body modifications like this matter much less than a put-together and positive demeanor (handshake, eye contact, etc.)

But of course, there will be companies that will rule you out for these reasons. And there will likely be some companies 10+ years from now too who will still do this.

A little poking around on culture pages (though not all companies includes photos), Instagram accounts, and public-facing company information about employees can give you insight to a company's vibe, which is a helpful place to start.