prep
what should you not do if you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry?
rely on others
what is not considered to be a "whole you" or holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for a written exam?
avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester
if you are interested in working at an establishment with secure pay and benefits, and one that will allow you to transfer should you relocate to a different state, where should you focus your search?
large national chains
when preparing your professional resume, avoid _____.
making it longer than one page
after submitting a resume to and requesting an interview with the owner or manager of a salon, you should make a follow up contact within a __________.
week
what is true of jobs for entry level beauty professionals?
there are more jobs available than there are people to fill them.
what should you do the morning of the exam?
arrive to the test site early
if you're interested in working at an establishment that offers full service treatments, such as full body massages and luxurious pedis, and where the clientele expects and receives complete pampering, where should you focus your search?
high end establishments or day spas
when creating your resume, you should focus on_____.
including information that is relevant to the desired position
what is good behavioral advice for an interview?
what will not be a required step toward landing that professional position you've been hoping for within the beauty and wellness industry?
connect with a close friend or relative already in the industry.
what should you avoid doing when you take the exam?
make changes to answers without a good reason
when targeting potential employers, which of the following should you not do?
begin your search immediately after graduation
the average time a potential employer will spend scanning a resume before deciding whether to grant an interview is?
20 seconds
what should you not do if and when your interviewer invites you to ask them questions?
say: "I don't have any questions for you at this time."
what is the most important factor that will affect how well you perform during your state's licensing exam?
your mastery of course content
deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing _________.
logical reasoning
what should you avoid doing to make your initial contact with a salon?
send text messages to the owners before making a phone call or in shop visit.
as you list former and current positions on your resume, you should focus on ________.
achievements
what should you do the day after your interview?
follow up with a thank you note or email.
to understand the strategies for successfully taking tests is to be_______.
test wise
when you chose to enter your field, your primary goal was to find a good job after being licensed. now you need to narrow that goal into reality by answering all but what important question?
what fees must be paid and what courses must be taken to get you started?
if you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts, you should start with _______.
networking
why is it important to use action verbs on your resume?
because it makes accomplishment statements more positive.
what is a legal question an interviewer can ask a job candidate?
are you physically able to perform this job?