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Getting a Job•Resumes,
Cover Letters and
Applications
•Preparing for Employment
•The Interview
Resume Development• Resume: A written
summary of your
education and work
experience.
– Tells potential
employers what your achievements and accomplishments are.
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Resume Tips• Keep it simple.
• Print on good quality paper.
• Include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.
• List recent, relevant work experience.
• List relevant education and the name of the institution from which you graduated, as well as relevant courses attended.
• List abilities and accomplishments.
• Focus on information relevant to position you are seeking.
Before you begin ask yourself…
• Did you ever receive any honors during your course of training?
• Were you ever selected “student of the month”?
• Did you receive special recognition for your attendance or academic progress?
• Did you win any cosmetology-related competitions while in school?
• What was your average attendance while in school?
• Did you work with the student body to organize any fundraisers?
– What were the results?
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Do’s and Don’ts of Resumes• Make it easy to read
• Know your audience – Use vocabulary understood by potential employer.
• Keep it short– 1 page
• Stress accomplishments
• Focus on career goals
• Emphasize transferable skills– Skills you have already mastered at other jobs.
• Use action verbs– Ex: Achieved, coordinated, developed, increased,
maintained and stregnthened
• Make it neat.
• Avoid salary references.
– Don’t state salary history or reason for leaving
• Don’t stretch the truth
– Untruthful statements usually catch up to you.
• Don’t include personal references.
– Potential employers really only interested in references that can speak about your professional abilities.
• Don’t expect too much
– Don’t have unrealistic expectations.
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Resume
Example
Cover Letter
• Letter that is included with your resume.
– Brief introduction of yourself and why you are applying for the position.
– Should capture the interviewers attention.
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The Application
• Any time that you are applying for any position, you will be required to complete
an application.
– Even if your resume already contains much of the information.
– Be sure to fill it out in blue or black ink.
– Be as neat as possible.
– Practice first on a sample!
Portfolio• A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect
your skills, accomplishments, and abilities in your chosen career field.
• A powerful portfolio includes:– Diplomas (including high school and cosmetology school)
– Awards and achievements
– Current resume
– Letters of reference from former employers.
– Summary of continuing education and/or copies of training certificates
– Statement of membership in industry and other professional organizations.
– Statement of relevant civic affiliations and/or community activities.
– Before-and-after photographs of services that you have performed on clients or models.
– Brief statements about why you have chosen a career in cosmetology.
– Any other information that you regard as relevant.
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The Job SearchTips for finding the right
job for you!
Talk to stylists who work in salons you admire.
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Check classified section of paper and talk todistributor sales consultant.
Check with job placement at school and/or check with city or state unemployment office.
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• Make a list of area salons or establishments. Check
the Yellow Pages or online and make a list of salons that you would consider “checking out”.
• Looking to move? Check listings all over the US online.
– www.anywho.com
– Canvas areas you would like to work
• Mail out or hand deliver resumes with cover letter.
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Locate a salon that serves the type of clients you wish to serve.
Classy Upscale Salon
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Funky Salon
Discount Salon
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Specialty Salon
Salon Chain
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Spa
Networking• Allows you to establish contacts that may
eventually lead to a job, and helps you gain valuable information about the workings of various establishments.– Basically, this is anyone you meet that may help you
to advance in your career.
– Always make a good impression. You never know when it will pay off!
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The Salon Visit• Take along a
checklist to ensure
that you observe all
the key areas that
might ultimately
affect your decision
making.
• Dress appropriately!
– Attire should be that of interview quality!
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• After your visit, always remember to write a brief note thanking the salon
representative for his or her time.
– Even if you did not like the salon, or would never consider working there, it is still important to always send a thank you note.
– NEVER BURN YOUR BRIDGES!
What To Wear• Appearance is crucial, especially
since you are applying for a job in the beauty industry.
• Ask yourself these questions:– Is the outfit appropriate for the
position?
– Is it fashionable and flattering to your shape and personality?
– Are your nails groomed?
– Is your hairstyle current?
– Is your makeup current?
– Are you clean shaven, or is your beard properly trimmed?
– Is your perfume or cologne subtle?
– Are you carrying either a handbag or briefcase, but not both?
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Identification• Make sure to have the
following on hand:
– Social Security number
– Driver’s license number
– Names, addresses and
phone numbers of former
employers
– Name and phone number
of the nearest relative not
living with you
Possible Questions• What did you like best about your training?
• If you were ever late to work, what would the reason be?
• What is the hardest thing you have ever done?
• What skills do you feel are your strongest?
• What areas do you consider to be less strong?
• Are you a team player? Please explain.
• What is your least favorite service to perform and why?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• Tell me about your favorite teacher in school.
• What does customer service mean to you?
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• Are there any obstacles that would prevent you from keeping your commitment to full-time employment?
• What assets to you believe that you would bring to this salon and this position?
• Tell me in three words how your friends would describe you.
• How would you handle a problem client?
• How do you feel about retailing?
• Which person has had the most influence on you professionally and why?
• Please share an example of consultation questions that you might ask a client.
• What steps do you take to build you business and ensure that clients return to see you?
A Successful Interview• Be on time• Smile
• Have good posture
• Be polite and courteous
• Never smoke or chew gum • Do not bring food or drinks
• Do not touch or lean into the interviewers desk (personal space)
• Try to appear confident and relaxed
• Speak clearly• Be honest
• Never criticize former employers
• Shake hands with the interviewer both when you meet and at the end of the interview. – Hand shake should be firm; not loose.
– Practice shaking hands.
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Legal Aspects• Age or date of birth
– It is permissible to ask the age if the applicant is younger than 18.
– Age should not be relevant in most hiring cases.
• Disabilities or physical traits– The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits general inquiries
about health problems, disabilities, and medical conditions.
• Drug use or smoking– Questions about drug use or smoking are permitted.
– Employer may obtain the applicant’s agreement to be bound by employer’s drug and smoking policies and to submit to drug testing.
• Citizenship– Employers are not allowed to discriminate because an applicant
is not a U.S. citizen.
– Can ask for documentation that you have a legal right to work in the U.S.
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