This document provides advice for recent cosmetology graduates on finding the right job. It discusses why people choose a career in cosmetology, the variety of jobs available with a cosmetology license, qualities to look for in employees, and tips for conducting a targeted job search. Key recommendations include researching locations and clientele, utilizing insider information, preparing a portfolio, practicing interview skills, and maintaining professionalism throughout the application process.

1. P R E PA R I N G TO F I N D T H E R I G H T J O B

2. WHYDid You Decide To Come
Into The Beauty Industry?

3. 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.

4. WHAT kind of job can you
get with a cosmetology
license?

5. Anywhere in the World………
Salon Stylist. All round Hairdresser Editorial/Fashion/Magazine Stylist
Color Specialist Celebrity Hairstylist
Cutting Specialist Beauty Product Manufacturer
Hair Texture Specialist Beauty Product Distributor
Hair Extension Specialist Motivation Speaker/Beauty Author
Teens/Children’s/family Stylist Traveling Cosmetologist, Cruise Ships & Destination Hotels & Spas
Wig & Hairpiece Designer Beauty Magazine Journalist/Editor
Make –Up Artist Beauty/Image Consultant
Male/Barbering Specialist Beauty Product and Tools Sales Consultant
Esthetician Government Oversight Organizations
Nail Technician Beauty Business Consulting
Bridal Beautician Creator & Manufacturer of Beauty Tools
Salon Owner Educating for Various Beauty Tools Companies.
Beauty Salon chain/Franchise Owner Beauty Product Marketing
Spa Owner Management of Salon’s and Spa’s.
Cosmetology School/Academy Teacher Beauty Industry Business Training.
Cosmetology School/Academy Owner Other service specialties e.g. waxing,
tanning, massage
Platform/Educator Artist
Video/T.V./Fashion/Music Industry Stylist

6. Town, city, state……
Globally

7. WHO Wants to Open a
Business Someday?

8. WHO WOULD YOU HIRE?
• What qualities would you be
looking for in an employee?
• Give me your answers.

9. What qualities would you be
looking for in an employee?
Customer service skills Open minded
Retail Sales Accountable
Up servicing People skills/Personable
Training/Technical/Advanced Education Polite
Having a clientele Organized
Know how to build Punctual
Appearance Confident
Team Player Have a Plan
Attitude Friendly
Communication skills Know how to do a consultation
Self Improvement How to pre book.
Computer skills
Integrity

10. 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

11. So…..
you’ve
got your
portfolio
together

12. Now I have my license, how do
I get the right job?

13. JOB SEARCH PLAN
a. Location and Who do I want my clients to be?
b. Progressive or conservative?
c. Inside info
d. Research

14. LOCATION
Commute, 5 mile radius, My future clients and
how to promote in that area

15. INSIDE INFO
Health benefits, tips, walk-ins, culture,
clientele, on-going education, overheads,
retail, menu and commission vs. renting

16. RESEARCH
visit 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

17. 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.

18. Applicatio
n process

19. 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)

20. So you get an
interview……..
•ARE YOU PREPARED?
•DO YOU HAVE A PORTFOLIO?

21. Have a model
just in case

22. REMEMBER:
You have 30
seconds to make
an impression &
you never have a
second chance to
make a first one.

23. Rehearse the
Q&A
Brush up on the
history of your
craft.
Be prepared to
answer questions
about your goals.

24. 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

25. MARKETING YOURSELF 24/7
Have the confidence to present yourself
using your Elevator speech (One minute in length)

26. KEEP IN MIND:
•Be Impeccable with your word
•Don’t take anything personally
•Don’t make assumptions
•Always do your best