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.
We would like to invite you to post your current/future job posting with Executive Spa Group.
Our job bank is free, fast and easy to use. You can post multiple listings for up to 30 days at a time. Candidates submit their resume and other application material directly to you, thereby affording you full control of the screening and hiring process.
By advertising in our Job Bank, you will ensure your posting is seen by thousands of beauty professional job seekers across Alberta.
No account necessary
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, you’ll find it easy to specify exactly what you’re looking for.
Why post with Executive Spa Group?
Alberta Beauty Industry-focused
Visited by Service Providers in Alberta looking for their next employment opportunity
Attracts top industry employers and job seekers
Contains up-to-date job listings in Alberta
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Click here to begin posting your job listings with Executive Spa Group.
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How to write cover letters for beauty industry jobs.
Cover Letter Template for Beauty Industry Jobs
The cover letter seems to be going the way of the dodo in the beauty industry. However, they are an important piece of your application package when done right. 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.
Get that salon/spa job with an effective cover letter!
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 are delivering your resumé 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 😉
Holidays and Holiday Pay: Beauty Industry Employees
This information comes from Alberta’s Employment Standards Code. Whether you are FT, PT, or on Commission, the code applies to all employees who are NOT self-employed or contracted.
Now let’s begin…
Throughout the year, the following holidays are recognized by the code:
January 1, New Year’s Day
3rd Monday in February, Family Day
Friday before Easter (varies in March/April), Good Friday
Monday after May 25, Victoria Day
July 1, Canada Day
1st Monday in September, Labour Day
2nd Monday in October, Thanksgiving Day
November 11, Remembrance Day
December 25, Christmas Day
How old were you when you found out…?
When July 1 falls on a Monday-Saturday, it is celebrated that day, however, when it falls on a Sunday, its celebrated the next day on Monday
Employers can choose to designate Boxing Day, Easter Monday, or Heritage Day (1st Monday in August) as a holiday, however, it is NOT mandatory
Do you qualify for holiday pay?
Not everyone is eligible for holiday pay, to be eligible:
30 DAYS: You have to have worked at least 30 days before the holiday in question
GOOD ATTENDANCE: You can ‘t have missed work the day before or the day after the holiday in question
BE PRESENT: You have to have actually worked on the holiday in question (not refuse)
If you are eligible, and it is your REGULAR day of work, your employer either
Pays your daily wage + 1.5X your wage for all hours worked; or
Pays your daily wage + provides a day off with pay of average daily wage (If you accept this option, you must take your day off no later than your next vacation and on a day that would normally be a work day for you)
If you are eligible, and it is NOT your REGULAR day of work, your employer
Pays you 1.5X your wage for your hours worked
Did you know?
If you are on vacation when a general holiday occurs and it would be your regular day to work, you are still entitled to holiday pay
Employees paid by commission are entitled to their daily wage + 1.5x their wage when they work on a holiday Ask Executive Spa Group how to calculate the hourly wage if you are paid by commission or visit the Alberta’s Employment Standard Code Fact Sheet
In the beauty industry, a lot of employees work irregular schedules where employees only work when there is work available, or work in predetermined, repetitive patterns that differ from your average M-F/9-5. Contact Executive Spa Group for questions regarding your eligibility for holiday pay based on your particular schedule.
EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP
Beauty Industry Resource Centre
(780) 604-2772
info@executivespagroup.com
Service Providers who wish to teach esthetics or hairstyling in Alberta have different ways to become a beauty educator. It comes down to what one’s teaching goals are.
Working in a beauty school.
Working in a beauty school is a good choice for those that want to train future service providers without worrying too much about administrative details.
From Service Provider to Educator
Beauty schools have their own criteria when hiring beauty educator positions. Leadership and organizational skills are important qualifications.
Most schools require that Service Providers have at minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in their field before taking the next step into education. They usually have a syllabus ready for you to personalize and take guidance from. However, you are expected to prepare the worksheets and activities required to fill the entire day.
Teaching your own courses
Private trainers or private vocational training, is the path for entrepreneurs.
Private trainers develop their own syllabus. In addition, they are responsible for administrative tasks such as student recruitment and procurement of goods.
Many private trainers start with one-on-one training as it allows for low delivery costs with little financial risk.
Do I need a teaching license?
While Beauty Educators working in schools do not require a teaching license, while most private trainers do.
Consequently, there are many requirements to meet to achieve a training license. For instance, private trainers must show that they have consulted industry leaders in approving their curriculum.
Regulations for Private Trainers
Regulations exist at most levels of government to ensure private trainers meet minimum licensing requirements in their fields.
Not all private educators have courses that require a teaching license. There a few exemptions to licensing revolving around the price and purpose of your course amongst other factors.
Other Career Development Resources
You may find some of our beauty educator courses to be of benefit when bridging the gap from Service Provider to Educator.
EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP
(780) 604-2772
info@executivespagroup.com
