I remember my grandfather got a tattoo in 1917 of a panther on his forearm when he was overseas in World War I. He spent the remainder of his 94 years wearing long sleeve shirts to hide it. Had an effect on me and I never got one. I don’t condemn anyone who has them but I would not hire someone who had an in your face kind of tattoo or piercing.
They have no choice, whole world is pierced or tattooed...
Mrs WBill pithily (and ironically) observed, "Well, there goes his career as an investment banker."
Massive grommets and facial piercings and full sleeve tattoos say one thing to me - "This person has issues making good decisions." Prejudice? Probably. However, a job is mine to give. If a person doesn't like that, they probably should not have chosen to tattoo gang symbols on their forehead.
Sez me, if the tats can be covered up, then probably I'd say "No Problem". It would be a concern for any customer-facing employees, since it's at best, a distraction. It also depends on the tat...I'm more likely to approve of a heart with "Mom" on it, than a heart with "Creeping Death" on it and bloody dagger through it.
Within 10 years,everybody will be required to to have one.