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
WHYDid You Decide To Come
Into The Beauty Industry?
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.
WHAT kind of job can you
get with a cosmetology
license?
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
Town, city, state……
Globally
WHO Wants to Open a
Business Someday?
WHO WOULD YOU HIRE?
• What qualities would you be
looking for in an employee?
• Give me your answers.
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
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
So…..
you’ve
got your
portfolio
together
Now I have my license, how do
I get the right job?
a. Location and Who do I want my clients to be?
b. Progressive or conservative?
c. Inside info
d. Research
JOB SEARCH PLAN
LOCATIONCommute, 5 mile radius, My future clients and
how to promote in that area
INSIDE INFOHealth benefits, tips, walk-ins, culture,
clientele, on-going education, overheads,
retail, menu and commission vs. renting
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
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.
Applicatio
n process
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)
So you get an
interview……..
•ARE YOU PREPARED?
•DO YOU HAVE A PORTFOLIO?
Have a model
just in case
REMEMBER:
You have 30
seconds to make
an impression &
you never have a
second chance to
make a first one.
Rehearse the
Q&A
Brush up on the
history of your
craft.
Be prepared to
answer questions
about your goals.
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
MARKETING YOURSELF 24/7Have the confidence to present yourself
using your Elevator speech(One minute in length)
KEEP IN MIND:
•Be Impeccable with your word
•Don’t take anything personally
•Don’t make assumptions
•Always do your best