Help please

I'm kinda New to thes forum and i hate to go over old news so i do apologize,but i have my first interview for a Tattooo apprenticeship this tuesday and i was hoping someone on this fourm wouldent mind giving me a few pointers on how i should persent my portfolio and persent my self for that matter. and is there any thing that you tattoo artist look for in an apprentise thanks

Go to the very top admin post "read before posting"..click on Apprenticeship 101 then ask

I know this is way past due, but from a visual standpoint, nobody is going to want someone who comes in with an unorganized cluster fuck of a portfolio. It helps if you break things into categories, like black and grey work, color, portraits. If you have tattooed alot, make sure you capture clear and concise photos of your work. If you only have drawings to bring in, try using laminate to protect your work and give it a more professional look. Binders come in handy too, so you may want to invest for the future. If nothing else, just to keep your work clean and uncluttered. Start out by telling your perspective co-workers how long you have been into art, what you wish to achieve, what styles you aspire to gain authority in, etc... Remember, you can't be a tattoo artist until you are an artist, so keep that as a focus. Do not be afraid of cricitism, we as artists are all opening ourselves up to it everytime we pick up a pencil. As for conducting yourself, don't let yourself get too cocky. Arrogance is like a scent of death to a buzzard, when they get a whiff, that's it. Just stay professional and express a willingness to learn and get better. There are many mediums to get into out there so use your imagination, seek inspiration, draw what you are naturally compelled to draw, not what you think you should be. The more art background you have, the better off you will be. This post is not just for user friendly, but to anyone who is looking for an answer. Good luck, J