Inked Mag Staff
August 15th, 2018
New Study Shows That Tattoos Don’t Affect the Hiring Process
Have Ink? No Problem! To this day, tattooed people are asked the same, age-old question—how are you going to find a job with visible tattoos? However, while negative stereotypes about tattoos…
Have Ink? No Problem!
To this day, tattooed people are asked the same, age-old question—how are you going to find a job with visible tattoos? However, while negative stereotypes about tattoos may have had an impact not even a decade ago, in 2018 a study has proven that there’s been a cultural shift. Take a look at a study conducted at the University of Miami which shows that tattoo discrimination in the workplace is a thing of the past and let us know your thoughts in the comments section on Facebook.
Tattoos in the Workplace

Changing Times


Positive Results

More to Gain

Cultural Shift
Just ten years ago, a similar study would likely show very different results and it proves that our cultural standards are changing. The general public no longer holds negative opinions about tattooed people—recognizing that someone can be employable and inked.

Share Your Thoughts
What do you think of this new study? Have you experienced job discrimination because of your ink? Share your thoughts in the comments section on Facebook.
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