not quite your normal tat question

[Christina]

I've decided that I really want to get the word music tattooed on my wrist, palm side. It will look really similar to this. I am getting many opinions before I do anything.

http://www.dafont.com/font.php?file=...l&classt=alpha

But my question is this:

To those of you who conduct interviews, specifically teaching interviews, how much of a turn off is a tattoo? Or is it? Why/Why not?

And those of you who have been in that interview situation with tattoos, what do you recommend? What have your experiences been with the interviewers?

I'm going to be a freshman in college this fall, majoring in music ed. I still have 4 years before I job hunt, but mind you, my school has 100% job placement for music ed kids. Let me know what you think!

[AndrewGeibel]

In all honesty if it is something you really want and you get it relatively small something like that is easily covered by makeup for an interview especially if your sleeves don't rub there. Just make sure it is something that you will be OK with when you are 80.

[Buttons]

If you're worried about job prospects than don't get tattooed. We tell every customer that comes in my shop and asks this question the same thing.

[dsirkle]

My advice to you is to get tattoos if you want them, but get them where they can be covered up with normal clothing. A lot of people are getting tattoos on their necks and hands and even sometimes on their faces. The reality is that there are actually plenty of people who think that tattoos are not appropriate for a business situation or that tattoos make you look like a criminal or low class. If people that think like this are in a position to hire or promote you (and sometimes they will be) you will be affected negatively as far as your earning ability. For those who need to know, I have followed my own advice. I have four tattoos but if I was wearing a T shirt and shorts you wouldn't see them. I expect many will post in disagreement to my opinion about this.

[SGExotics]

well, if your going for interviews and all that stuff and want a tattoo, then i would suggest getting it in a place that is most of the time covered by your regular clothing... Having a little tattoo saying music on your wrist is not a turn off at all... But having a Tattoo of a naked lady on your forehead is.... lol

[RebelYell83]

even mcdonalds had a no visible tattoo rule,lol,i worked for walmart,and the one on my forearm was no big deal,but now in the job hunt,i wonder how much it is hurting me on finding a job

[Soterios]

I would throw you to the bottom of the pile.

It really just depends of how professional of a job you're looking for.

[likebull1]

I would go for it, i have both arms almost completely full with the tops of my hand and fingers done and i never had a problem with finding a job. I also have 7/8in ears and snake bite piercings.

[Drew87]

Ill throw my 2 cents in, my girlfriend been with her for two years i love her to death. But she has 4 tattoos on her arms that are visisble with a short sleeve shirt and we live in AZ so thats about all we got haha. But she is the best at her job out of 5 other people who have the same title but she has been passed over 3 times I personally think its becuase they do not want to promote someone with tats to a managment position it would affect how people see the company, and this is a call center they dont even see the customers could not even think about how it would affect your job if you had to see your customer on a daily basis. Just my 2 cents hope this helps. Also im not being closed minded i also have tattoos but they are in spots where normal clothing will cover.

[Jae iLL]

I have tattos from the wrist up and below my neck, but I invest in long-sleeve shirts. Personally, I think a long sleeve shirt with a tie looks more professional than a short sleeve with a tie anyway, so I really had no problem deciding to get tattoos that cover my arms. I also know two people who wear suits to work everyday but are covered completely below the neck minus the hands.

It all depends on what field you are getting into, and what type of clothes you will be wearing to cover up if need be. A tattoo on the wrist is easily hidden by long sleeves.