you know we are highly religious and sentimental in this part of the globe. Such things count very much.

D pix nko

He was not the best obviously. He was only "suitable" just like other candidates. The reason they could afford to turn him down is because there were other options available.

In this competitive world, always dress the part.

I cannot hire a marketer or front desk officer or any staff who must relate physically with my clients who has visible piercings or tattoos. They can be in other departments where they wouldn't necessarily represent the brand of my company. Appearance matters a lot.

Ever wondered why beautiful ladies are more likely to get jobs as front desk officers?

eyah

Likewise putting on dreadlocks, moonhawk, long beared or side beared can disqualify one from getting that job

I look through the corporate world in Nigeria and not a single male manager wears ear ring.

You think it is coincidence!. No, they simply don't see male ear ring as decent, hence why you will not see one.

I have worked in a bank and an IOC and not a single one of my colleagues uses ear ring as a man.At least not in our Nigerian offices. You will see very few experts, but even those are never manager materials!.

chocolateme:
Nnaa mehn..
But those piercings Can't be that obvious for that judgement on him, what if the find a guy with complete looks and he ends up becoming the untrustworthy person for handling their funds. Anyway, that guy should pray harder against village witches and wizards that came to town.
His turn shall come shaa.

I support that action by the management of the company.That serves him right.No responsible man or woman will draw a tattoo on himself or herself and expect someone/employer to hire him/her.

Yes, those into entertainment who do those things are self employed and can do anything with their body and get away with that.That is why you see the likes of Charley Boy who can go anywhere to meet the presidents of any country. They create wealth themselves. Most poor people out there who has nothing to offer and going about to piece their eyes and draw tattoo are just fools with no brain.

My roommate in the US did that and I warned him of the implication and he waived it off.Today, he regretted his action of piecing his ears when we went for an interview and he was dropped

chocolateme:
Nnaa mehn..
But those piercings Can't be that obvious for that judgement on him, what if the find a guy with complete looks and he ends up becoming the untrustworthy person for handling their funds. Anyway, that guy should pray harder against village witches and wizards that came to town.
His turn shall come shaa.

you are being compassionate.
But see, most people that do crime are those that appear like touts, piercing of ear, tatoos, men doing dreadlocks, and all appearances noted with evil people.
I m not saying there are not innocent looking dudes that do crime but the humble looking ones are mostly responsible.

I can never employ someone of such appearance, I remember vividly sending a lady with big tat out of an interview room even before it commences.

The the truth is you just have to be modest in your appearance, because it psychologically goes along way in telling who you are.

Well....they schools I went to....my teachers and lecturers said they weren't only teaching us to intelligent but be of good character too...the guy may have aced it for the intelligence part but I don't think he qualified character wise based on outward appearance....... Moreover he was not the only candidate for the job what if the others succeeded academically and character wise

[quote author=panachuku post=40508591]That is rubbish, i know an AGM of the same bank who used to be a bad boy during his undergrad days in USA with piercings also. Was also interviewed by d pensions arm of the bank sometin ago- d hr lady had a big tattoo on her leg. Looking responsible doesnt mean one is responsible. I pray for this country to have sense one day [/quo. In coperate world apperance matters.thoy it might not rereal self but the first appearance makes a lot of jugdement.

silvermania:
pls ma, there is nothing like village witches or wizards here. If he wanted to do entertainment why change? And must all entertainers even pierce thier ear? Sister he caused that to himself and not his village whatever

funny enof, I'm into entertainment but I don't fancy piercings, tattoos (I once wanted one but I grew out of the thought) and chains( and I'm a rapper for that matter)..... all I fancy is watches, regular rayban shades, and shoes..... That his excuse of entertainment is baldadash..... it was childishness.... I like to dress how I want to be addressed....

TruthHurts1:
And yet if a celebrity like Charlie Boy with tattoos looking like skin rash and multiple piercings comes to open an account with your bank and wants to deposit millions with you, you'll treat him like royalty. Nigerians and double standards.

Don't mind the MU(s), outside Nigeria, I see men on locks, work in financial institutions as well as tats and piercings, all fitted, neat and we'll com ported, they know their job, do their job. It's in Nigeria we take things way over board, Naim make we still dey d way we dey... I tire jare

what about the MD of my coy who had tattoo round his arm, I dont think that organization took the best decision to let the guy go just like that afterall he gave a geniue reason for the piercing.

onihaxy:
i was in the office yesterday when i saw alot of people who came for an interview as my working place was recruiting temporary staffs for a project. fortunately, my boss was one of interviewing panel. At the end of the interview, i overheard him in his office discussing with another man who is also a senior staff.

MY BOSS: one guy lost his chance of getting the offer today.

OTHER MAN: what happened?

MY BOSS: he answered questions intelligently, but Mrs Tosin noticed that he had holes pierced on his two ears and she asked him about the holes.

OTHER MAN: what was he response?.

MY BOSS: he was beating around the bush by saying he was once into entertainment before he decided to change his career. but when he left the office, we all agreed and decided that he won't get the job because he doesn't appear to be responsible with the holes on his ears. so, we can't trust him with the bank's funds.


I was so sad on hearing this and I felt like crying for the young man even though I didn't know him. To all the youths out there, please always think twice before your Pierce those ears and draw those tattoos because I have also seen someone who was dropped at interview stage because of a tattoo on her neck. thanks.

Cc lalasticlala

irony of life when organizations like star times made kanu with plaited hair their brand ambassador, etisalat made olamide an ambassador despite his vulgar lyrics, Glo endorsed burna boy as their face despite several tatoos on his body but if an innocent young man shows up at their interviews with any of the above anomally, they will reject him and tag him irresponsible. funny life

Atmmachine:
Bullshit.
Just stop lying.
I pierced my ears.
I have visible tattoos all over my body.
Why do i have a good paying office job ??

You need to see how many tattoos the police guys do have on their bodies here in New York.
Why were they hired ??

I don't think you are talking about jobs here In Nigeria.... most companies will discriminate against people with body art..... funny enough most of them are hypocrites..... They feel anyone with body art is of bad character.... Funny country we have here....

Mrs Tosin might be out of Job in a year and she will apply for a job in that young mans company and if he has a devilish heart,deny her work and food to eat because she has Mrs in front of her name...

Hypocryte...Na that kain mrs tosin go deh bang one 19 year old for short time hotel...

we don hear...what about those without pierced ear but still unemployed

A country on reverse gear will always move backwards...what does percing ve to do with competence...i think its time to change mindset...i wear ear rings on both ears n i am an employer both in nigeria n uk...i think i should stop employing people without percing since they wont employ me if it was the other way round...tell me one thieving politician that is pierced

Holatunde007:

So a person walking naked all over the street doesn't mean he's mad too?

No, he's simply misunderstood. Its his way of expressing his sexuality.

IamMissMarvel:
For me, guys with piercings and tattoos are a no no.

Its what u see on the outside that makes u want to see what's on the inside.

If The outside package is not attractive, you wont even bother wanting to look inside.

Does being in the entertainment industry mean you must tate your body or Pierce ur ears?

no ma'am

Talk about judging a book by its cover.I hope he gets somewhere else

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Isn't that the same thing I preached against.

People who have to depend on others to survive should never copy celebrities. Multiple tattoos, piercings, etc. are easy ways prospective employees foreclose on life changing opportunities. The celebrities they copy are not out there looking for 9-5 jobs. But some think they know better than the employers.
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Abbykem:
Don't judge a book by its cover, speaking from experience

On a statistical basis, 'judging a book by its cover' is a prudent move.

Lol, except its a favourite author...

IamMissMarvel:
For me, guys with piercings and tattoos are a no no.

Its what u see on the outside that makes u want to see what's on the inside.

If The outside package is not attractive, you wont even bother wanting to look inside.

Does being in the entertainment industry mean you must tate your body or Pierce ur ears?

I love this......up you!!!!!

For me I dnt see it as a good enuf reason for him nt to be hired-------we al kw dt looks cn be deceptive, he might be d best among his colleagues had it been he was hired. Bt d moral behind ds story is dt we d youths especially must think deep b4 we act, dnt do things cos its in vogue n everyone is doin it. Another lesson learnt.

the kain mood wey the man go dey eehn na only God knw

otiigba1:
i don't understand?, who is supposed to be copying who Americans or nigerians?

In terms of moral values americans have a lot of learning to do. They should learn from every one, every culture and country except themselves.

irishCream:








All I need is a call from a caring soul! Just depressed!!!

where is e number

BuddhaPalm:


On a statistical basis, 'judging a book its cover' is a prudent move.

Lol, except its a favourite author...

lol

M4gunners:
Your boss is an he-diot.Just because of that?This is why Nigeria is not moving forward. Now someone who has no knowledge of the job will get it.Watch the Russian,Americans who goes to moon and see how they look like.
If you try this in western world as a boss,you are finished. They like Americann , but won't accept the important parts of them.

STFU! Didn't u see the thread the other day where a Nigerian woman was denied a job in the UK simply because she was wearing braids?

bolayei:
A country on reverse gear will always move backwards...what does percing ve to do with competence...i think its time to change mindset...i wear ear rings on both ears n i am an employer both in nigeria n uk...i think i should stop employing people without percing since they wont employ me if it was the other way round...tell me one thieving politician that is pierced

The thing with piercings and tatts is that, to get them, on some level, you have to be unconventional, a kinda rebel.

And if you're not 'sheeple' you might just be difficult to herd.

And who knows what else you're unconventional about. Honesty? Hard-work? Punctuality?

Between an Einstein with a piercing and one without, my choice is pretty easy.

It's like having to choose between a single mum and a single girl with similar attributes.