Resume
What is a resume?
A resume, which is a brief, written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, should describe the salon professional’s attributes in a brief, concise manner.
What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is a letter of application and is a necessity as a companion piece to a resume.
What is a portfolio?
A portfolio is a collection of creative work and documents to show potential clients or employers—it can be print, online, or both.
What are the five aspects of personal appearance for an interview?
- Neat
- Fashionably dressed
- Flattering hair design
- Healthy skin
- Properly applied makeup
What are five things you DO in an interview?
- Be prepared
- Exhibit a positive attitude
- Maintain eye contact
- Send thank-you notes
- Tell interviewer you are interested (if you are)
What are the four parts of personal data?
1. Name
2. Address
3. Phone #
4. Email
What does a cover letter show? (3 answers)
Personality, strengths, and values.
How can you show your knowledge of social media?
Maintain a social media presence that links back to your online portfolio, and vice versa.
- Confirm exact location
- Confirm parking availability and cost
- Determine travel time
What are the five things you DON'T do in an interview?
- Falsify application or embellish answers
- Allow mobile device to sound
- Badmouth anyone
- Bring anyone to interview
- Give impression you are interested solely due to location or money
What would a professional resume look like? (four answers)
1. Neat
2. Accurate
3. Short (one page)
4. Up to date
What format should a cover letter be written in?
Business letter format.
While showcasing you your signature style in your portfolio what should you keep in mind?
Keep it simple—not overly busy or distracting; keep it clean and uncluttered; avoid distracting graphics or too much copy.
What additional information should you include beyond name/address/phone #? (4 answers)
- Graduation date and institution
- Licensure completion date
- Additional education/training
- Special classes and seminars
What are the eight personal qualities? (At least 5)
- Sincerity and honesty
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Obvious desire to work
- Integrity
- Compatibility and cooperative nature
Alongside references, interests, and technology experience; what is the most important thing to include in a resume?
WHY do you want to work in cosmetology, and this particular salon
Why should you convert your cover letter and resume to a PDF before emailing?
It will avoid formatting issues that can happen during transmission.
What are the elements of a portfolio? (5 answers)
- Special events
- Technical skills
- Accomplishments
- References
- Continuing education overviews
What are the three interview question types?
1. Questions to get to know the applicant: tell me about yourself.
2. Focus on the past so employers can predict your reaction to the future: describe a time you didn't get along with a colleague.
3. Concentrate on future performance rather than past performance: how would you handle a difficult situation?
What are three most important abilities to have working in cosmetology?
- Promote new service or retail products
- Organize and manage your time
- Accept constructive criticism
Name all the elements of a resume. (4 answers)
- Personal data
- Educational background
- Additional training
- Previous employment
- Special skills or areas of expertise
- Any special awards or recognition
A well-written and concise cover letter should include...(6 answers)
-The date
- Your address
- Salon address
- Greeting
- Closing
- Signature
What are things you should avoid adding to your portfolio to keep it professional? (3 answers)
- A memoir about yourself
- Overly risqué images
- Links that mix personal life with professional life.
What are two things an interview may do during an interview to test your skills?
1. Ask for a demonstration of your skill level by bringing in a model for a cut, color or other technical procedure.
2. During conversations with the management or while demonstrating skills, the interviewer will also be evaluating communication skills and the ability to develop interpersonal relationships.
In the United States there are eleven illegal interview questions that cause discrimination in the workplace, name six out of the eleven.
Age-Disability-Color-National Origin-Race-Religion or Creed-Gender-Marital Status-Sexual Orientation-Pregnancy Status-Having Children