EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO
During salon visits, to ensure that all key areas are observed, it is important to develop a _____.
checklist
What is a bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments in your field?
Employment portfolio
To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview, it is important to _____.
reflect on the answers in advance
A student who is preparing for success should begin to prepare for a test by practicing good study habits and _____.
focusing on time management
After your salon visit, it is customary to _____.
send a thank-you note
Patti in interviewing for her dream job. The interviewer asks her about the number of children she has. What is the best approach to answering this question?
Calmly state that she would prefer to focus on her relevant skills.
Vanya, a single mother of three with a minimum-wage job, is interviewing for salon positions as she finishes up cosmetology school. She is concerned about what she will wear to her job interviews. What is the best advice?
Contact a group such as Dress for Success or Wardrobe for Opportunity to obtain appropriate clothing.
Ingrid is an excellent cosmetologist but has difficulty taking tests. She meets with a job coach, who advises her to look for qualifying conditions in test questions. Which question includes a qualifying condition?
Which of the following is usually part of a practical exam?
During a job interview, Oskar is asked to describe his code of moral and artistic values. What is he being asked to comment on?
His integrity
A small salon that is owned by an individual or two or more partners is called a(n) _____.
independent salon
When choosing a salon for employment opportunities, it is critical to choose one that _____.
services the type of clients you wish to serve
Information that is contained on a resume should be relevant to _____.
the position your are seeking
When selecting an interview wardrobe, it is critical that the selection be _____.
appropriate for the position
A salon with a national name, consistent image, and business formula used in every location is called a(n) _____.
franchise salon
What is the average time an employer will spend scanning a resume?
20 seconds
Nina is worried about taking the written licensing examination because she has a learning disability that affects her reading skills. Which action should she consider?
Provide documentation of her disability and ask for an accommodation, such as additional time to take the exam.
Comparing answers to some of your questions from salon interviews will help you choose _____.
the salon that offers the best package of income and career development
If possible, a simple resume should have _____ page(s).
one
Diedre enjoys spending extra time with her clients and building relationships with each of them. Which type of salon might be particularly suitable for her?
Mid-priced, full-service
Janine’s job coach advises her that it is important to have good test-taking strategies. This is best described as being
test-wise
What is the technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities?
Networking
What factor most affects how well you perform during the written licensing examinations and on tests in general?
Your mastery of course content
Padma’s class is role-playing for interview practice and she is playing the part of the interviewer. Which question could Padma ask that would be legal for a prospective employer?
Are you younger than 18 years old?
Dani is putting together her portfolio. Which photographs should she include?
Before and after shots showing the services that she has provided
The drive to take the necessary action to achieve a goal is known as _____.
motivation