Ch.8 Career Planning

True or False? There are often more jobs available for entry-level beauty professionals than there are people to fill them

True

Why should beauty professionals have a thorough understanding of career planning?

• They must have a state board exam to be licensed and must be licensed to be hired; therefore, preparing for licensure and passing the exam is the first step to employment success

Test-wise

Understanding the strategies for successfully taking tests

What are some good tests habits?

• Avoid cramming the night before

• If possible, do a “test drive” to the site before the day of the test

The morning of the exam you should…?

• Eat breakfast

• Relax and try to slow down physically

• Review the material lightly

• Arrive early with a self-confident attitude

What should you do during the test?

• If possible, skim the entire test before beginning

• Answer the easiest questions first in order to save time for the more difficult ones

• Read each question carefully

• Make changes to answers only if there is a good reason

Deductive reasoning

The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning

Practical exams

Hands-on testing on a live model

Basic prep for a practical exam should always include…?

Practice on your model before taking the exmination

In order to be better prepared for the practical exam you should…?

• Make a list of equipment and implements you are expected to bring to the examination

• Look the part: neat, clean, professional

What are some basic questions you should ask yourself while looking for a job after being licensed?

• What area within the industry are you most interested in?

• What clientele do you want to work with? What level of style do they demand?

What are some important things to keep in mind while going into an interview?

• positive attitude

• punctuality

• diligent practice of newly learned techniques

• teamwork

• professional appearance

• regulat class and clinic attendance

• interpersonal skills

• hel

Small independent shops

• Majority of shops

• typically have 5 stations and up to 40

Independent chains

• Professionals can advance to specialized service positions

• 5 or more shops owned by an individual or two or more partners

• high price and low price services

Large national chains

• Shops across the country, and even abroad, owned by one company

• Management and marketing professionals make all of the decisions about size, color, decor, hours, services, prices, etc.

• Employees can be transferred from one location to the other

Franchises

• Owned by individuals who pay to use the corporate name and imagery

• Typically not owned by beauty professionals, but by investors who seek a return on their investment

Basic value-priced operations

• Often located in busy, low-rent shopping center strips

• Hire recent graduates

• Reasonably prices services

• Employees are taught to work fast, with no frills

Mid-prices full-service shops

• Offer a service menu and retail products

• Inclined to give more time to each client

High-end shops or day spas

• Located in trendy, upscale sections

• offer higher prices services to clients

Booth rental establishment

• Also known as “chair rental”

• least expensive

• Regulated by complex laws

When looking for an esthetician job what are some other things to keep in mind when looking for potential employers?

• Do not wait until graduation to begin the search

• Locate a spa that serves the type of clients you wish to serve

• Make a list of in the area spas

• Watch more marketing and how other spas market

• Check out their website and social medias

• Keep the spas culture in mind

Networking

A subtle approach to increasing the breadth and scope of your contacts

Resume

A written summary of a person’s education and work experience

What are some guidelines when preparing for your professional resume?

• Keep it simple, limit to one page

• Include your name, address, phone number, email

• List professional skills and accomplishments

• Use actions verbs

• Emphasize transferable skills

Should you focus on details and responsibilities, or achievements

Achievements

What are some proof of identification that you may need for your interview?

• SSN

• Drivers license

• former employers info

Stem

the basic question or problem

Transferable skills

Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position