Should I cover my self inflicted cuts on my wrist for my job interview? (pictures included)?

As difficult as it might be, you should definitely cover them up for the job interview. I doubt that you could cover them sufficiently with makeup, tanning solutions, or anything else so long sleeves would be required. Even trying to hide them by wearing short sleeves but hanging your arms at your side would not work. If you are right handed and extend that arm to shake hands the scars would then show. However, just in the natural process of the interview you would likely show off the scars whether you intended to or not.

I've traveled to Australia several times on business but I'm not familiar enough with your culture. However, I don't see how you could explain the scars for that type of position. It would be the same as having lots of facial piercings, insisting that the piercings stay in place and trying to get a job in such a place. Probably not going to happen.

Also, thanks for the further clarification. I think it would do you wonders to interview for that job and hopefully you will get it. Work on your confidence and hold you head up high, look them straight in the eyes and never downwards, plus practice this both in the mirror and with friends and family members to make sure you get it right. Plus research all you can about the store so that you can tell them what you like about them and the position you are applying for. It would be wonderful for you to have a job and something positive to focus on besides your problems and thus it would be a type of therapy.

I have a family friend whose daughter cuts similar to yours and who is now attending college. It seems that her having summer jobs and then moving away to college have helped her a lot with her problems. And I hope the same for you!

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

you poor thing, good on you for having the courage to seek help and move forward with your life. i think you should cover them. it's hard starting a new job and making small talk with people and you don't want to have to answer questions about the cuts. you also don't want people judging you and making you feel self conscious.

i think because these haven't started to fade even with make up they would still be quite obvious. you could just wear a long sleeve cotton t shirt, it would be light so you won't get hot but still cover them. if anyone mentions it you can just say you've got some scars on your arms from an accident when you were a kid and you prefer to keep them covered.

also, to help the scars fade you should try bio oil, you can get it at target or safeway or the chemist, it's a little orange bottle with a white lid, you rub it on the scars and after about a week they start to fade. it just speeds up the process a little. and it's really cheap, i think i paid $5AUS for mine and it's helped me fade some scars i had on my legs

anyway, good luck! i hope you do well in the interview but even if you don't get the job at least you have gotten out there and given it a go!

Yes, I would recommend wearing long sleeves.

Unfortunately, self harming is a condition that very few people understand or have any sympathy for, but that's often the case with any mental health problem. It would, I think, be best to cover them up and avoid any questions about them. I'm not meaning to imply that it's something you should be ashamed of and should always hide, just that for a job interview you want to give yourself every possible advantage and eliminate every possible disadvantage. And sadly, some would take one look and dismiss you as a weirdo they don't want to deal with.

Good luck with the interview and especially good luck with the counselling. And if you don't get this job, try not to let it put you off going for others!

Congratulations and you should be proud of yourself for taking this difficult step and getting on with your precious life. Keep it up and when you feel down and depressed, always look to those who are less fortunate than you, those who have been through what you have but are still in it or those who have suffered devastating physical and mental trauma.

Yes, it would be a good idea to cover up your scars. Otherwise, it may cause people to pry into your life, cause unwanted questions to arise about yourself. You may not want to discuss as to why you are cutting yourself with just anyone. So, it would be a good idea to wear long sleeves, until they heal completely.

I would also like to suggest you taking up a sport to relieve yourself of any stress you going through, instead of hurting yourself.

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You definately need to cover them somehow. If you cannot wear a long sleeved blouse of some kind, then you should use make up.

Green tinted makeup will offset the redness. Physicians Formula has green powder, that I use to cover redness in my face, but you may need to find a liquid for better coverage. If you use green on the scars, it will take the redness out. Then use a neutral powder to blend it in to your natural skin tone.

You probably won't be able to cover it up completely, but at least not draw attention to it. Be aware when you are interviewing how you are holding your arm as to not overtly display this area.

Good luck on your interview.

If you never wear short sleeves in public, then you wear long sleeves to the interview - and at work, if you get the job. It might look odd but it will raise a lot more questions if you don't. People will likely not respond well to those cuts on your arms (they still look fairly new and it's obvious what they are).

if i was you i would try and cover them up, just because i think you'd be more likely to get hired. peple judge, ya know??

i would first try some make up, im a guy so i dont know exactly how good that would work but thats i would try first.

second, if you dont wanna wear long sleeves you can buy wrist bands maybe?? like the stylish type so they dont think anything of it.

and last maybe a light material long sleeve shirt, so its not too hot but still covers the scars. good luck.

P.S. dont listen to these idiots who think your sick or seeking attention or whatever. everyone has skeletons in their closet, and it takes a lot to pull them out.

Long sleeves. You won't be hired with short sleeves and you cannot wait on customers with short sleeves with scars like that. There is no "explaining" them that would make an uncomfortable person be comfortable around them.

I'm sure the shop is air-conditioned if you get the job.

I also suggest that the final word be given your therapist. That is the professional, we are just giving our unprofessional opinions.

WOW, you have an extremely tricky situation.

very few people understand the reasons for self-mutilation, and most of us will simply assume that if you do self mutilate that you have so many issues that it will affect your ability to work. (I do not say for one moment it is the right conclusion, but most of us simply do not have enough knowledge to deal with this objectively).

I suggest that whatever you do, you do not disclose your scars or problem to a prospective employer, unless you know that he knows enough about this condition to deal with it in the correct manner.

My gut feel is to cover it up and say that for health reasons you must cover up because of a sensitivity to exposure. (This is not a lie, and the owner will not think you have some infectious condition).

BEST LUCK WITH THE JOB - YOU HAVE GUTS!

If you're going for a job as a confident woman that promotes healthy living, than yess. Hide the scars and hide the cuts.

Wear pants and long sleeved shirts at all times.

Wear a sweater if you're wearing a t-shirt.

I cut in areas that are easily hidable. Legs for example, are easiest to hide.