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PREPARING TO FIND THE RIGHT JOB

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Page 1: Preparing to Find the Right Job

P R E P A R I N G T O F I N D T H E R I G H T J O B

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WHYDid You Decide To Come

Into The Beauty Industry?

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THE REASONS WHY YOU DECIDED TO

BECOME A COSMETOLOGIST.......

1. A rewarding professional career - working with and making people

look and feel their best.

2. Express and grow your creative/artistic abilities.

3. Ability to create your own paycheck, immediately after graduating

and customize your work schedule to your lifestyle.

4. Have freedom to live anywhere - talented stylists can be successful

wherever they choose to live

5. Many paths to become your own boss, possibilities to achieve

unlimited financial goals in one of the largest industries in the world.

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WHAT kind of job can you

get with a cosmetology

license?

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Anywhere in the World………

Salon Stylist. All round Hairdresser

Color Specialist

Cutting Specialist

Hair Texture Specialist

Hair Extension Specialist

Teens/Children’s/family Stylist

Wig & Hairpiece Designer

Make –Up Artist

Male/Barbering Specialist

Esthetician

Nail Technician

Bridal Beautician

Salon Owner

Beauty Salon chain/Franchise Owner

Spa Owner

Cosmetology School/Academy Teacher

Cosmetology School/Academy Owner

Platform/Educator Artist

Video/T.V./Fashion/Music Industry Stylist

Editorial/Fashion/Magazine Stylist

Celebrity Hairstylist

Beauty Product Manufacturer

Beauty Product Distributor

Motivation Speaker/Beauty Author

Traveling Cosmetologist, Cruise Ships & Destination Hotels & Spas

Beauty Magazine Journalist/Editor

Beauty/Image Consultant

Beauty Product and Tools Sales Consultant

Government Oversight Organizations

Beauty Business Consulting

Creator & Manufacturer of Beauty Tools

Educating for Various Beauty Tools Companies.

Beauty Product Marketing

Management of Salon’s and Spa’s.

Beauty Industry Business Training.

Other service specialties e.g. waxing,

tanning, massage

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Town, city,

state……Globally

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WHO Wants to Open a

Business Someday?

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WHO WOULD YOU HIRE?

• What qualities would you be

looking for in an employee?

• Give me your answers.

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What qualities would you be looking for in an employee?

Customer service skills

Retail Sales

Up servicing

Training/Technical/Advanced Education

Having a clientele

Know how to build

Appearance

Team Player

Attitude

Communication skills

Self Improvement

Computer skills

Open minded

Accountable

People skills/Personable

Polite

Organized

Punctual

Confident

Have a Plan

Friendly

Know how to do a consultation

How to pre book.

Integrity

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MHR: Minimum Hiring Requirements

1. Excellent Time management skills

2. Image

3. Attitude

4. Communication skills

5. Technical skills

6. Team player

7. Business aptitude with a retail attitude

8. Goal oriented with action plan

9. Investing in on going education

10. Being an advocate for the company

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So…..

you’ve

got your

portfolio

together

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Now I have my license, how do

I get the right job?

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a. Location and Who do I want my clients to be?

b. Progressive or conservative?

c. Inside info

d. Research

JOB SEARCH PLAN

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LOCATIONCommute, 5 mile radius, My future clients and

how to promote in that area

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INSIDE INFOHealth benefits, tips, walk-ins, culture,

clientele, on-going education, overheads,

retail, menu and commission vs. renting

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RESEARCHvisit and go and have a service, collect menu’s, on-

line, testimonials, etc. talk to employees and

clientele, websites, go and introduce yourself now.

Top Ten list

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Where would you like to work?

Create your wish list of the top 10 places you’d like to work. Approach and set up interviews, leaving the best for last, so your interview skills are practices and polished and you’ve had time to build your confidence.

Research places SOONER than LATER, go

and introduce yourself!

Visit the Salon’s website. Learn about their

•Culture

•Prices

•Services.

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Applicatio

n process

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Remain consistent in your branding (i.e. how

you present your resume, business cards,

emails, etc.)

Be careful on what is exposed on social

networking sites. Utilize social networking

responsibly! (Remember your twitter/facebook

profiles are open to the public, including

potential employers)

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So you get an

interview……..

•ARE YOU PREPARED?

•DO YOU HAVE A PORTFOLIO?

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Have a model

just in case

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REMEMBER:

You have 30

seconds to make

an impression &

you never have a

second chance to

make a first one.

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Rehearse the

Q&A

Brush up on the

history of your

craft.

Be prepared to

answer questions

about your goals.

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BEING PROFESSIONAL

“Your level of professionalism is

defined by your level of self

control”

FOR THE INTERVIEW…..

•Dress Professional with a clean

appearance

•Be aware of your body language

•Be polite, kind, respectful, and

keep your attention on the

interviewer

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MARKETING YOURSELF 24/7Have the confidence to present yourself

using your Elevator speech(One minute in length)

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KEEP IN MIND:

•Be Impeccable with your word

•Don’t take anything personally

•Don’t make assumptions

•Always do your best