Share this article:

Job ad for 'easy on the eye' candidate sparks uproar

Job ad for 'easy on the eye' candidate sparks uproar

A job advert which requested a candidate who was “easy on the eye” has caused an online raucous.

The listing advertised for a position in a tattoo parlour, The Monster Shop, in Mansfield, requiring a part-time receptionist.

The advert stipulated that the candidate should adhere to following ideals, specifying “no slackers”, “no weirdos or goths”, and adding that the job was cash in hand, saying “if you want to declare this and pay your taxes it is up to you.”

The advert appeared on the shop’s Facebook page last week, dividing opinions as to how the candid listing should be taken.

Continue reading for FREE!

Sign up for a myGrapevine account to get:

  • Unlimited access to News content
  • The latest Features, Columns & Opinions
  • A full range of specialist HR newsletters to choose from

Welcome Back

Sign up for myGrapevine

* By creating an account you agree that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions and that Executive Grapevine International Ltd and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content and products. You will also be added to the HR Grapevine newsletter mailing list.