Would a tattoo affect my job opportunities?

maxtor100 · 08-06-2016 02:51PM #1

I'm currently in college, studying a respected business and language course. I've always loved the idea of tattoos and I've been planning to get my first one sooner rather than later. It wouldn't something big, just something small on my leg that could be easily covered.
One thing that's putting me off is whether or not a tattoo would hinder my employment opportunities. I know the common answer is "every employer is different", but presuming I'd be seeking a job in an economic, marketing or finance company, do you think I'd be at risk of being turned down?
Do employers ask up front whether you have a tattoo? What happens if it's noticed in the medical exam?
Any advice or information appreciated!
Cheers

Straight Edge Punk · 08-06-2016 02:52PM

maxtor100 wrote: »

I'm currently in college, studying a respected business and language course. I've always loved the idea of tattoos and I've been planning to get my first one sooner rather than later. It wouldn't something big, just something small on my leg that could be easily covered.
One thing that's putting me off is whether or not a tattoo would hinder my employment opportunities. I know the common answer is "every employer is different", but presuming I'd be seeking a job in an economic, marketing or finance company, do you think I'd be at risk of being turned down?
Do employers ask up front whether you have a tattoo? What happens if it's noticed in the medical exam?
Any advice or information appreciated!
Cheers

Are you going to be wearing trousers in work?

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 08-06-2016 02:52PM

Not unless you're just wearing your Y-fronts in the interview I think you should be fine.

Winterlong · 08-06-2016 02:54PM

A covered up tattoo would not affect your job opportunities unless it is a job that involves removing your clothes!
And no, never heard of an interviewer asking about tattoos.

Gatling · 08-06-2016 02:55PM

If you're worried wait till your actually working full /part time and then stick to legs ,torso ,upper arms ,back ,
Don't get hands ,neck inked .

maxtor100 · 08-06-2016 02:55PM

Straight Edge Punk wrote: »

Are you going to be wearing trousers in work?

That's the dream

randy hickey · 08-06-2016 02:55PM

More importantly, will you be required to remove your trousers during the job interview?

You just never know with some of those marketing and finance types.

bodice ripper · 08-06-2016 02:55PM

The Hunky Monster wrote: »

Not unless you're just wearing your Y-fronts in the interview I think you should be fine.

Au contraire, I'd say wearing just your y fronts is an excellent way to ensure no one notices your tattoo at all.

gramar · 08-06-2016 02:56PM

maxtor100 wrote: »

That's the dream

I thought the dream was getting a tat. Come on OP, you can't have it all.

Radiosonde · 08-06-2016 02:58PM

Yes. You'd be way more likely to find work as a roadie for a metal band.

the groutch · 08-06-2016 02:59PM

If it's discreet you're fine.
Anything on the face, neck, or forearm I'd avoid.

08-06-2016 02:59PM

I love tattoos. I'll hire you to be my personal assistant. You can walk around in your boxers all day.

Timberrrrrrrr · 08-06-2016 02:59PM

maxtor100 wrote: »

I'm currently in college, studying a respected business and language course. I've always loved the idea of tattoos and I've been planning to get my first one sooner rather than later. It wouldn't something big, just something small on my leg that could be easily covered.
One thing that's putting me off is whether or not a tattoo would hinder my employment opportunities. I know the common answer is "every employer is different", but presuming I'd be seeking a job in an economic, marketing or finance company, do you think I'd be at risk of being turned down?
Do employers ask up front whether you have a tattoo? What happens if it's noticed in the medical exam?
Any advice or information appreciated!
Cheers

I work in a bank

I have tattoos from shoulder to elbow (both arms) and a new one on inner forearm.

No one has ever said anything about them and certainly the question "have you been inked" ever arisen in any interview I have ever had

Once it's not on hands/face/neck you will be grand.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 08-06-2016 03:00PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I love tattoos. I'll hire you to be my personal assistant. You can walk around in your boxers all day.

You're such a creep

Winterlong · 08-06-2016 03:00PM

The Hunky Monster wrote: »

You're such a creep

And a cradle snatcher!

08-06-2016 03:00PM

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

I work in a bank

I have tattoos from shoulder to elbow (both arms) and a new one on inner forearm.

Oh really!

:pac:

maxtor100 · 08-06-2016 03:00PM

Thanks for the replies, I take all your points but what about the attitude that tattoos are unprofessional and people who want their careers to excel refrain from getting them? Maybe it's just been drilled into me by my parents and it's an old fashioned attitude. Are tattoos now just universally accepted in the workplace, provided that they can be covered up?

Timberrrrrrrr · 08-06-2016 03:01PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Oh really!

:pac:

how you doiiiiiiin

08-06-2016 03:01PM

The Hunky Monster wrote: »

You're such a creep

Ha says the pinnacle of propriety.

Timberrrrrrrr · 08-06-2016 03:02PM

maxtor100 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, I take all your points but what about the attitude that tattoos are unprofessional and people who want their careers to excel refrain from getting them? Maybe it's just been drilled into me by my parents and it's an old fashioned attitude. Are tattoos now just universally accepted in the workplace, provided that they can be covered up?

Tattoos are accepted full stop.

Shenshen · 08-06-2016 03:03PM

I've never heard of an employer asking if you have tattoos - the only scenario I could imagine would be if you wanted to work in an environment where you could easily pass on a hepatitis infection to the general public, so a recent tattoo which you may have got in unsanitary conditions might be an issue.

Winterlong · 08-06-2016 03:03PM

maxtor100 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, I take all your points but what about the attitude that tattoos are unprofessional and people who want their careers to excel refrain from getting them? Maybe it's just been drilled into me by my parents and it's an old fashioned attitude. Are tattoos now just universally accepted in the workplace, provided that they can be covered up?

No one knows you have a tattoo no more than they know if you shave your bits.

Does not matter what their attitude is to it as they cant see.

Course if you decide to get drunk with your boss and show them your tattoos, or shaved bits,...then that as your choice!

Ficheall · 08-06-2016 03:03PM

maxtor100 wrote: »

I'm currently in college, studying a respected business and language course.

It's not fecking Commerce with French, is it?

Shenshen · 08-06-2016 03:05PM

maxtor100 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, I take all your points but what about the attitude that tattoos are unprofessional and people who want their careers to excel refrain from getting them? Maybe it's just been drilled into me by my parents and it's an old fashioned attitude. Are tattoos now just universally accepted in the workplace, provided that they can be covered up?

If you keep them covered up, how would your employer ever even know you have them?
I don't think they're universally accepted, smaller business owners might still have problems with them. But generally, I don't think they're a big problem.

Cienciano · 08-06-2016 03:06PM

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Tattoos are accepted full stop.

Go for a job interview in a bank with a face tattoo and get back to us

Radiosonde · 08-06-2016 03:06PM

I don't think it's a problem so long as they don't say or depict anything offensive and aren't on your face.

maxtor100 · 08-06-2016 03:07PM

Ficheall wrote: »

It's not fecking Commerce with French, is it?

Haha, not exactly. Pretty close though.

Timberrrrrrrr · 08-06-2016 03:08PM

Cienciano wrote: »

Go for a job interview in a bank with a face tattoo and get back to us

You must have missed where I said

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

I work in a bank

I have tattoos from shoulder to elbow (both arms) and a new one on inner forearm.

No one has ever said anything about them and certainly the question "have you been inked" ever arisen in any interview I have ever had

Once it's not on hands/face/neck you will be grand.

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 08-06-2016 03:08PM

Nothing on your hands face or neck and you should be golden. Companies may not have policies banning tattoos but if you never know what the person interviewing you might personally think.

randy hickey · 08-06-2016 03:10PM

I've given this many hours of thought Op, and have come to the conclusion that you can indeed get a tattoo, as long as it appeals to the marketing and finance types.

To appeal to the marketing people, you need a tattoo of a strong, well-designed iconic brand logo.

To appeal to the financiers, you need a tattoo that communicates billions of euro and decadent opulence to them

Can I recommend a tattoo of the logo of Anglo Irish Bank?

B.A._Baracus · 08-06-2016 03:12PM

As others have said if it can be covered it aint going to be a problem

If it's on your leg or shoulder no one will ever know.

As for the myth of employers and visably showing tattoos? It sadly does happen. No one can say how much or how little cause it comes down to the person doing the interview and their attitude towards tattoos.

Would a tattoo affect my job opportunities?

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