Wild hair may be okay, but not piercings.

• Position: Job Market

John A. Challenger, chief executive officer of the global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., Chicago, offers some advice on issues that could come up for young job seekers steeped in the latest fashion and youth-oriented trends:

Tattoo. Show it off, unless it is offensive, in which case you should plan on concealing it in the interview and even after getting the job. The other time you would want to conceal your tattoos is if you know that a certain employer would frown upon such decorations.

Piercings. Beware! With increased security at many corporate offices, too much bling could set off the metal detectors. You do not want to be late to the interview because you were forced to remove 12 body piercings at the security desk. Moreover, too many piercings might be a distraction for the interviewer and could hurt your chances. Also, it would be prudent to remove tongue and lip piercings, as these often make it difficult for others to understand what you are saying.

Baggy clothing. Avoid blue...