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al., 2008; Horne et al., 2007; Kramer, 2006). As previous research has suggested, it is important for college career specialists to engage students in the conversation about their perceptions on visible body modifications (VBM) in relation to future employment. Given the uncertain economy, students need to be empowered to make the best decisions for themselves which includes how VBM may influence obtaining employment. References Babbie, E. (1990). Survey research methods (2 nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. DeGenova, M. K., & Rice, F. P. (2002). Intimate relationships, marriages, & families. (5th ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies. Firmin, M. W., Tse, L. M., Foster, J., & Angelini, T. (2008). Christian Student Perceptions of Body Tattoos: A Qualitative Analysis. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 27 , 195-204. Horne, J., Knox, D., Zusman, J., & Zusman, M. E. (2007). Tattoos and piercings: Attitudes, behaviors, and interperpretations of college students. College Student Journal, 41 (4), 1011-1020. Kramer, R. J. (2006). Recent developments in government operations and liability Generation Y: Tattoos, piercings, and other issues for the private and public employer. Urban Lawyer, 38 (3), 593-611. RES Inc. (2009, June 29). Reference.MD . (M. Laplante, Editor) Retrieved October 4, 2009, from Reference. MD: http://www.reference.md/files/D046/ mD046289.html Resenhoeft, A., Villa, J., & Wiseman, D. (2008). Tattoos can harm perceptions: A study and suggestions. Journal of American College Health , 56, 593-596.