Job Ready Package

What we will be covering in the package: Looking for a job Writing a resume Writing a job objective Grooming/Intervi ew

What is a Job Ready Package?

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job ready package is designed to help you with your transition into the Beauty Therapy industry. package contains information on everything from personal grooming to workplace relations.

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Looking for a job

Online

Newspapers Word of Mouth Pounding the pavement What is the one thing we must have prepared if we are applying online or going for an interview??????

Resume aka CV
What is a resume? A resume is a summary/history of employment experiences. How do I create a resume? The easiest way is to download a template off the internet. There are many different templates so pick the simplest one.
refer to handouts

What is a Job Objective?

A job objective is a statement of your goals for employment. Stating an objective is optional, but it can help convince employers that you know what you want and are familiar with the field. The most effective objective is the one which is specific about the position and type of employment desired.

So just to recap : We start looking for a job, we have written our resume, applied for different jobs and now we have a job interview. The next step is to prepare ourselves both physically and mentallyfor the up and coming interview.

Grooming
As a Beauty Therapist we are obliged to present ourselves in a professional presentable manner. Let me give you a scenario: You are booked into a salon for a manicure and massage your therapist appears with no makeup on, her hair out and greasy, dirty, chipped nails and the smell of cigarettes and onions on her breath. How would this make you feel?

Employers are looking for professional staff that fit the following criteria: Professional in appearance , attitude, attendance and apititude A team player Responsible Commitment they are looking for long term commitment to the success of the business. Passion for the industry Bringing clientele to the business Respectful to both staff and clients A sales persons the ability to retail

Expectations and Standards

Treat all staff with courtesy and respect Provide adequate training and induction to the business Allow staff members to feel comfortable enough to ask questions without feeling inadequate To have patience with staff members, especially whilst in training

Responsibility of the Employer

Beauty Therapist in the Workforce

Wages are generally paid in accordance with the award and the award is a sliding scale that reflects years of experience skill Sometimes bonuses may be paid to reflect targets in sales and as a reward for achieving key performance indicators(KPIs). These would generally be paid with your wage. The beauty industry is a 7 day a week professional with long hours, including late nights Every workplace has a different

Career Pathways
Advanced

Diploma of Beauty

Therapy Bachelor Degrees (aesthetics) Diploma/Cert IV:makeup/media effects Diploma of Salon Management Complimentary Medicine Sales and Marketing Teaching

The Fair Work Act and Hair and Beauty Industry Awards Fair Work Australia is the national
workplace relations tribunal. It is an independent body with the power to carry out a range of functions relating to:
The safety net of minimum wages and employment conditions Enterprise bargaining Industrial Action Dispute resolution Termination of employment and other workplace matters

The Fair Work Ombudsman Website: http://www.fwo.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx Infoline: 13 13 94

Relevant Industry Organisations Trade Union for the Beauty Industry is:
The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA)
The SDA supplies free advice to members on workplace issues including unfair dismissal, sexual harassment, Workcover claims and changes in the workplace.
Website:

http://www.sda.org.au Telephone: (03) 8611 7000 (national office)

Service Industries Skill Council (SISC) is recognised as the industry advisory body for the service industries: Website: www.serviceskills.com.au Telephone: (02) 8243 1200 Advanced Association of Beauty Therapists (AABTh): Website: www.aabth.com.au Telephone: 1300 309 022 or (02) 9415 4633 The Association of Professional Aestheticians of Australia (APAA): Website: http://www.apaa.com.au/ Telephone: (07) 5575 9364 The Australian Spa Association (ASpa) Website: http://www.aspaassociation.com.au Telephone: 0430 003 174

The Australian Professional Fingernail Association (APFA): Website: http://www.apfanails.com.au Telephone: 0448 546 004 Hair and Beauty Australia: Website: http://www.hairandbeautyaustraliacom.au/ Telephone: (02) 9221 9911 Outside NSW 1800 997 795 The International Aromatherapy and Aromatic Medicine Association Inc. Website: http://www.iaama.org.au Telephone: (02) 9715 6622 Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network (APAN) Website: http://www.aspaassociation.com.au Telephone: (07) 5593 0360 Equal Employment Opportunity

The Interview
It is quite normal to feel nervous about this stage of the process as this is when you are in front of your prospective employer.

The Interview - continued

What

you wear to an interview and how your hair, nails and make-up are done will have an impact straight away how often do we judge people on appearance alone? Good posture, eye contact and a firm handshake are important as it shows confidence and professionalism

Recap.....
Looking

for a job Writing your resume Grooming yourself appropriately Knowing your rights and relevant legislations Going for the Interview Nailing the Interview Commencing work!!!!!!

Congratulations you got the job!!!!

Be the best you can be!!!!!