14 tattoos that might actually help you get a job

A new report suggests many companies are missing out on prime candidates for jobs by turning away applicants with tattoos.

But not all ink needs to work against you in the jobs market.

You might struggle to find work in the airline industry, where rules are strict, but there are companies where body art is a bonus.

Especially if the tattoo in question is the logo of the company you want to join. Yes, that does really happen.

Here are some of the internet's most employable tattoos.

The Apple enthusiast

We're sure we've seen this in our local store on more than one employee.

At least it's not the dreaded spinning-rainbow-wheel.

The professional

This impressive ink belongs to a US journalist covering Donald Trump's US presidential campaign.

The gamers

What better way to land a job with PlayStation or Microsoft than inking their products on your skin?

This PS4 controller is spookily realistic.

It doesn't say 'BAXY', it's the Xbox controller buttons.

The couple who get tattooed together...

...probably drive home in a small, affordable and practical little run-around.

The committed fast-foodies

These chicken lovers went the extra mile to prove their dedication to their favourite takeaways.

Nandos or Nandon't?

The Colonel needs more employees like this.

The freebie

To mark the 35th birthday of MTV, tattoo studios in the US gave away free tattoos to fans. The BBC did not mark its anniversary in this way.

The designer ink

Nothing says "fashion" more than a giant Vivienne Westwood logo etched on your skin.

As the saying goes: "

The black cab

We're guessing he doesn't work for Uber.

The snackers

Feeling peckish? These ink enthusiasts made sure they have a sugar-hit with them at all time.

This tattooed chocolate fan is keeping their career options open.

Bosses at Coca Cola would surely be impressed with this cute bottle tattoo.

The romantic in Rio

A lot of Olympians sport ink of the Olympic rings but Brazilian footballer Jessica Quintino could walk into a job at Disney with this cute tattoo.

The Trump tattoo

We're sure the Republicans would snap up potential employees with Donald Trump's most famous slogan on their skin.

This tattoo says "make America great again.".

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