Sometimes, when you apply for a job and don\u2019t get it, you might wonder why. Was it your skills, how you presented yourself, or something else?<\/p>\n
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Ash Putnam, who is 23 years old and covered in tattoos, recently shared her frustration on TikTok after being turned down for a job at TJ Maxx.Her video became really popular, with over seven million views and tens of thousands of comments. Many people agreed with her about how hard it can be for young people to find entry-level jobs.Putnam explained on TikTok that she applied for a job at TJ Maxx and later got an email saying she didn\u2019t get the job. She felt disappointed that they didn\u2019t even call her personally, just sent an automatic email.Not satisfied with the response, she went to the store and asked the employees why she didn\u2019t get hired.\u201cI went in today and asked, \u2018Why didn\u2019t I get hired?\u2019 The employee said, \u2018You don\u2019t have enough experience. There were other candidates with more experience.’\u201dPutnam also asked if her tattoos were the reason she didn\u2019t get the job. Many places don\u2019t like employees with visible tattoos. The employee said that wasn\u2019t the reason, but Putnam wasn\u2019t sure she believed that.\u201cJust because I have tattoos doesn\u2019t mean I won\u2019t be a good worker. I don\u2019t understand that at all,\u201d she said. \u201cSome of the smartest people I know have tattoos and piercings.\u201dHer story sparked a lot of discussion about job hunting and how people are judged based on their appearance.<\/p>\n