Goal Setting And Job Search

Question 1

Success happens with

Answer 1

Planning
Focus
Assertiveness
Follow-through
Taking advantage of opportunities
Overcoming obstacles

Question 2

Goal def

Answer 2

Specific target; benchmark that can be reached within a specific time frame

Question 3

S.M.A.R.T

Answer 3

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timely

Question 4

S in SMART

Answer 4

Specific
States exactly what you want to accomplish
Who? What? When? Why?

Question 5

M in SMART

Answer 5

Measurable
Helps you het organized and track progress
Contains concrete benchmarks (expressed in numbers) for determining how close or far away you are from achieving the goal

Question 6

A in SMART

Answer 6

Achievable
A goal is achievable if its something you know you can do
Is it something i can commit to? Do I believe i can do this?

Question 7

R in SMART

Answer 7

Realistic
Goal you believe can be accomplished
Ex own your own spa in 5 years

Question 8

T in SMART

Answer 8

Timely
A goal that can be accomplished in a reasonable, realistic time frame
Deadlines must take into account = level of challenge and means necessary to accomplish goal
Setting a deadline will help avoid procrastination

Question 9

What is the 80/20 rule

Answer 9

80% of profits are generated by less than 20% of the work, effort, and resources

Focus on the 20% of your professional life that will gain an 80% return
Reward the 20% of clients that give you 80% of your business

Question 10

Guidelines for determining professional goals

Answer 10

Identify long-term goals: where do you want your career to be in 5 years

Identify short-term goals: where do you want your career to be in 1 year

Question 11

4 main categories of career opportunities

Answer 11

Service
Management
Sales
Education

Question 12

Service jobs examples

Answer 12

Esthetician (day spas, salons, franchise spas, medical spas)
MUAs
Theatrical MUA
Freelance
Cosmetic sales department store
Mobile esthetician
Cruise ship/destination-spa esthetician

Question 13

Management job examples

Answer 13

Salon/spa manager
Salon/spa owner/director

Question 14

Sales job examples

Answer 14

Sales representative
Sales demonstrator
Marketing-advertiser
Freelance-media coverage, blogging
Cosmetics buyer
Product development

Question 15

Education job examples

Answer 15

School instructor
Manufacturer/distributor
Licensure examiner/proctor

Question 16

A resume is a written account of

Answer 16

Personal data (name,address,phone, email)
Educational background (schools attended)
Professional qualifications (industry certifications or other licenses)
Experiences (additional training, specific awards, previous employment)
References/interests/why you want to work with them

Question 17

Cover letter description

Answer 17

Provides a brief description of the qualities you feel you could bring to the salon/spa
Introduces you to the salon/spa
Offers a brief summary of why you would like to be employed there

Question 18

Cover letter includes

Answer 18

Identify a specific contact at the skin care center, spa, or salon (dear (skin care center owner))

Get to the point quickly (as a highly motivated skin care professional, i am currently seeking employment with a….)

Spend time researching information about the company (after visiting local skin care centers, yours stand out because…)

Show initiative and willingness to contribute (i jotted down some ideas i have about how i might contribute)

Always take initiative and make a call to follow up on your letter (i look forward to speaking with you further and will contact you within the next week)

Always thank potential employers for their time and consideration

Question 19

Things in a portfolio

Answer 19

Special events
Technical skills
Accomplishments
Key benchmark numbers
References
Continuing education overviews
Copies of documentation
Before and after client photos

Question 20

Digital portfolio description

Answer 20

Can be accessed by potential clients online
Can act as a storage system for copies
Prospective employers can verify your skills
Easy to update and adjust
Can be linked to all social media and websites

Question 21

Be prepared to answer what at a job interview

Answer 21

Where and when you graduated
Additional educational training you may have had
Special classes, seminars, or additional career-based training

Question 22

3 types of interview questions

Answer 22

Standard - questions to get to know your
Behavioral - focus on the past so employers can predict your reaction in the future
Situational - concentrate on future performance rather than past

Question 23

Personal qualities questions

Answer 23

Personal and professional integrity
Compatibility and a cooperative personality
Enthusiasm for the industry
Motivation to work
Sincerity and honesty
Positive body language
Full attention during interview

Question 24

Employable skills

Answer 24

Takes initiative
Makes decisions
Practice verbal and nonverbal communication
Listener - ability to accept constructive criticism
Team player - cooperative, responsive nature

Question 25

Employable values

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Willingness to learn
Flexible
Positive attribute (motivated)
Personal ethics - sincere and honest
Professional ethics - moral and trustworthy

Question 26

Employable behaviors

Answer 26

Personal ethics - maintain your individual beliefs of right and wrong
Professional ethics - maintain a team-player culture
Respectful
Compassionate

Question 27

Things to consider when selecting a salon/spa

Answer 27

Owner/manager - easy to talk to? Issues?

Services - what services are performed?

Staff and clientele - how large is the staff and type of clients?

Policies and procedures - what are your primary job responsibilities and will that change over time?

Pay and benefits - how much? Advancement possibilities?

Question 28

Salon/spa types

Answer 28

Independent salon/spa
Resort/destination spas/day spas
Chain salon/spas and franchises
Independent contractor (salon/spa suites or booth rentals)
Medi-spas or medical offices

Question 29

Independent salon/spa description

Answer 29

Majority of salon/spas
Usually owned by 1-2 people; 1-10 rooms

Question 30

Resort/destination spas/day spas

Answer 30

Found all over (favored at luxury hotels, resorts, and cruise ships)
Offer “extras” (neck and shoulder massages)
Prices may be higher
Clients have high expectations

Question 31

Chain salon/spas and franchises description

Answer 31

Multiple locations
Decisions = corporate
Set business plan

Question 32

Independent contractor (salon/spa suites or booth rentals) description

Answer 32

Esthes rent a space, suite, or booth
Esthes responsible for work schedule/supplies
Requires knowledge of complex laws/tax rules

Question 33

Medi-spas or medical offices description

Answer 33

Owned by licensed healthcare provider
Requires high level training
Services - lasers, injectables, cosmetic medical services

Question 34

Employment benefits may include

Answer 34

Paid holidays/bonuses
Paid vacations
Sick days allowed each year (paid or not)
Maternity leave
Insurance benefits (health, dental, optical, accident, life)
Retirement plan
Opportunity for travel, advancement, new positions, responsibilities
Ongoing salon/spa educational programs and guest artist classes
Lunch and breaks