The author, Silvia Sanchez, graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.A. in Psychology and has over 15 years of experience in the career-consulting field.
Our BEAUTYPROfile online feature takes out the “bs” in job search.
How does it work?
Our multiple choice questionnaire makes creating your BEAUTYPROfile a new fun way to look for work!
Once you create your BEAUTYPROfile, it will be posted on our website where hiring beauty industry employers can review your profile.
BEFORE UPLOADING…consider the following notes for protecting your identity when creating your beautyPROfile:
ESG will never ask you to include your social insurance number, full name, home address, driver’s license number, credit card or bank account numbers, or other personal identifying information on your beautyPROfile.
Cell phone numbers are generally unlisted, home phone numbers are not, therefore, provide your cell phone number instead of giving out your home phone number.
Creating an email address that doesn’t include your full name or other identifying information to be used only for your job search is the safest way to go.
In a previous article, LinkedIn reports IBISWorld’s notes stating that beauty industry employment will grow steadily through 2017 at a nearly 4% annual rate.
Though these are U.S. figures, Canada is expecting a similar growth rate at 3.1%. In the article What’s Next? Beauty Industry Trends Point to Blooming Booth Rental Market, Elizabeth Kraus discusses relevant industry news as well as 6 ways the growing booth rental market might change the Beauty Industry.
Renting space in your salon/spa has pros and cons. Success in this personnel model depends primarily on 2 factors: your knowledge of rules and regulations on this topic, and the tenant/landlord relationship you conduct.
If you are well-informed, renting space in your salon or spa can be an excellent method of secure income.
Executive Spa Group provides Alberta beauty industry employers an opportunity to promote their rental opportunities. This is a complimentary service we offer to cultivate Alberta’s beauty industry.
Our job bank features a Room/Chair Rental category where you can post as many details you would like to describe.
Our job bank is free, fast and easy to use. When you post your listing with Executive Spa Group, you are able to post multiple listings for up to 30 days at a time. Candidates submit their resume and other application material directly to you, thereby allowing you to be fully in control of the screening and hiring process.
By advertising in our room rental job bank, you will ensure your posting is seen by beauty professional job seekers across Alberta. Our room rental opportunities job bank can help you reach more qualified service providers than ever before. Simply complete our template outlining the skill set you require and submit it for posting. It’s that easy. And because Executive Spa Group specializes in the beauty industry, finding service providers has never been so easy! Why post with Executive Spa Group?
Our job bank is Alberta Beauty Industry focused
Our job bank is visited by Service Providers in Alberta looking for their next employment opportunity
Executivespagroup.com attracts top industry employers and job seekers
Our job bank is easy-to-use
Our job bank is absolutely FREE!
To post your chair/ room rental job listings click HERE.
Renting Space (CHAIR/ROOM RENTAL) in the Beauty Industry- Self-Employment Minus the Headache?
Alberta’s Beauty Industry allows for many ways to make money. You can find an employer that pays an hourly wage, a commission, or a mixture of the two.
Another route to making money in this industry is to rent space in an already established salon or spa. This path is for independent, creative persons who would like to dip their feet into self-employment, but are not yet ready to take the plunge.
Renting space allows you to make your own work hours as per your agreement with the business owner. Keep in mind that most business owners will ask that you create your work schedule around their hours of operations, so keep this in mind when you are looking for a salon/spa to rent space from.
Another benefit of renting space is the ability to offer your own services. This allows you to expand your service menu and only take training that is of interest to you. When you rent space from an already existing business, your services are not legally associated with the services offer by the salon/spa you rent from. In order to avoid a conflict of interest, it is very important to come to a written agreement with the business owner clearly describing the services you are allowed to offer from their salon/spa. Its best to rent space from a salon/spa that does not offer your specific services, otherwise, you may end up creating an ugly, competitive environment for yourself.
The ability to use your creativity to attract new clients is another benefit of renting space. As a space renter, it is your responsibility to get new clients to give your services a try. If you rent space from a thriving salon/spa, you will see a steady flow of clients, however, this does not mean they will become your clients too. You will need to create marketing material to promote your services. This can include business cards, social media, posters, etc. Ensure you and the business owner agree to your marketing methods and how much space in the salon/spa will be designated for your marketing material. For example, will you be allowed to put your sign on the front window? Remember, all these things will matter as your services become more popular and you grow. A sound, clear, thorough contract will help to eliminate unwanted matters in the future.
Renting space allows for control of your work/life balance. As long as you work within the salon/spa’s hours of operations, you book your own clients thereby controlling your own schedule. You also process your own payments, so only you know your financial standing at the end of each month, thereby you decide how you will balance your work/life budget.
Sounds good so far? Consider this…
You will need to make a small financial investment with the potential for loss. This small investment is pocket change in comparison to how much you would have to spend if you were opening your own business.
You will work independently, however, if you choose a positive environment you will have a support system of the salon/spa staff.
You will be giving up benefits, such as E.I., holiday pay and sick days, but your schedule is always up to you.
You will have to manage an unpredictable income, so ensure your life situation allows for a certain degree of uncertainty.
Still can’t decide if renting space is for you? Your decision can only be made after careful consideration of several factors.
Your personal situation, including your health, your family’s health, your financial situation, your support system, your family responsibilities, and your commitments all matter.
In addition, your skills and knowledge must be evident to your clients. Also, you must be willing to work hard and persistenty, and build long-lasting realtionships with your clients and distributors.
WHAT DO YOU LAWFULLY NEED?
Insurance
Business license
Certification (as per occupation)
For more information, contact Executive Spa Group. Whatever decision you make, we wish you the best of luck!
Executive Spa Group Cultivating Alberta’s Beauty Industry
(780) 604 2772
executivespagroup.com
At ESG, we understand interviews can be a scary thing, so we decided to share some interview tips with beauty industry job seekers.
Before we start, let’s keep in mind a few things…
Things to remember:
Both parties want to make a deal
First, show you have the skills required
Second, find out if you are actually interested in the job
SETTING UP THE INTERVIEW
Try to follow these steps:
Find out as much as you can: Who is interviewing you and what are their positions in the salon/spa?
Always answer your phone professionally while looking for work
Voicemail- make sure your message reflects your professionalism
DURING THE INTERVIEW
Things to remember:
They don’t know you, or your skills and knowledge. Explain yourself thoroughly when answering questions
Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask the tough questions such as pay and benefits
Body language. Refrain from crossing your arms, slouching, etc.
Ask to rephrase if you do not understand the question
Ask if you can take notes. Writing down questions helps some people concentrate and also gives you the opportunity to come back to a question if you get stuck. Clarify to the interviewer that you intend to leave your notes behind
Thank the interviewer
Typical Questions
1. Questions about you and your skills “Tell me about yourself/Strengths/weaknesses.” Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The interviewer wants to ensure you are working on your current weaknesses.
2. “What if” questions “Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a coworker.” The interviewer wants to know how you have actually handled conflict, not how you hope to handle conflict in a best-case scenario.
3. Your interest in the spa/salon “Why do you want to work here?” The interviewer is looking for commitment. NEVER give a vague answer. Show the interviewer you’ve done your research.
4. Plans and expectations “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” The interviewer wants to make sure that you are motivated enough to be promoted in time.
We recommend you write down answers to all the questions above and practice reciting them before your interview. Writing your answers will prepare your response and avoid those awkward “ummm”s.
Be prepared for a technical interview if your first meeting goes well!
We hope our interview tips help. Good luck on your interview!
How to write cover letters for beauty industry jobs.
Cover Letter Template for Beauty Industry Jobs
Cover letters are an important piece of your application package. Not only do they express a bit about your professional background, they give the employer hints about your language skills, plus the way they can expect you to express yourself verbally.
In the beauty industry, language is very important as it is the number one tool we use to build relationships with our clients.
Every cover letter needs to be customized. This makes applying for employment a bothersome process. It prevents you from sending a mass email with your résumé to all employers all at once.
However, employers do not like receiving application packages that were obviously sent to the masses. It is quite apparent when an applicant has not taken the time to research the potential employer and is applying anywhere and everywhere. These are the résumés that end up in the shred pile before anyone gets a chance to review them.
As a beauty industry resource centre, we encourage all service providers looking for employment to use a cover letter in the application package. In this article, we will share the basic information that should be included in your cover letter. Follow the template we provide, and customizing a cover letter will be much easier 😉
BEAUTY INDUSTRY COVER LETTER OUTLINE
Your Full Name Your address City, Province, Postal Code
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Name of Recipient Recipient’s position Company Full Name Street address City, Province, Postal Code
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DATE
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RE: Position Title (Job Reference Number, if available)
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GREETING: Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
*TIP: Address the person by last name. To be gender-neutral, don’t use Mr./Ms. and use the person’s full name instead (e.g. Dear Taylor Smith). If you do not know who to address, use “To whom this may concern”. This is the ONLY time you should be using this greeting.
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FIRST PARAGRAPH: Why are you writing? Explain your reason. If you are applying for a specific job, state how you heard about the opportunity (newspaper? Online job bank? Word of Mouth? Etc.). If you’re not applying for a specific job, say WHY you are interested in working for this organization.
*TIP: Give one brief reason why you want to work for that spa/salon- do you like the product line they carry? Do you enjoy performing the specific services they offer? Etc.) If someone referred you to the employer, name that person (for example, ‘Anna Thompson, your Head of Esthetics’, suggested I write to you).
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MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S): Why do you think you are a good fit for this position in this spa/salon? Point out any key experience (including volunteer, training or school experience) that qualifies you for the position.
*TIP: Keep your paragraphs short. If you are responding to a job posting, explain how your skills and experience match those described in the posting.
*EXTRA TIP: Use similar language that they did on the job posting. Similar, not identical.
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LAST PARAGRAPH: State that a résumé (and if available, a portfolio) is enclosed for more information. Request an interview by expressing that you would like to meet, and offer to provide additional information if needed.
*TIP: Include your phone number in the last paragraph so that piece of information is readily available should the employer want to contact you immediately.
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SIGN-OFF: Sincerely,
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Your Full Name
*TIP: If you’re sending your resumé via fax or in person, leave three lines for your signature before your name. If you’re sending it electronically, you don’t need to leave space before your name.
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Enclosure
We hope this cover letter template helps. Best of luck in your job search, and remember, looking for a job IS a job! Consciously dedicate time daily to job searching, even if it’s half an hour per day. The bigger you cast your net, the sooner you’ll reel in the fish 😉
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