If you're feeling blocked from a promotion, and you suspect it's all those tattoos you just couldn't live without, you may be on to something. But there isn't much to be done about it.

On the other hand, if it's your wardrobe, piercing or bad breath, there's still hope for your ascent up the corporate ladder.

That's what a survey from CareerBuilder seems to suggest. The website that tracks employment trends checked around with hiring decision makers, and was able to pinpoint a few reasons your boss might not be promoting you.

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Dan Cook

Dan Cook is a journalist and communications consultant based in Portland, OR. During his journalism career he has been a reporter and editor for a variety of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, BusinessWeek, Newhouse Newspapers, Knight-Ridder, Time Inc., and Reuters. He specializes in health care and insurance related coverage for BenefitsPRO.