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SB Career Planning
State Board Book Chapter F08 Career Planning
Question | Answer |
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What characteristics are true of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry? | They achieved success through self-motivation, through energy and through persistence. |
If you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry you should___________________ | Use your time wisely, draw on a reservoir of self confidence to meet challenges, plan for the future |
Jobs for entry-level beauty and wellness professionals____________________. | are more numerous than people that want them |
In which ways will it benefit you to study the beauty and wellness industry and have a thorough understanding of career planning? | It will provide you with the confidence needed to secure a job that suits you |
In order to land that professional position you've been hoping for within the beauty and wellness industry, you will be required to do what? | Connect with a spa manager or owner through a close friend or relative already in the industry |
The MOST important factor that will influence how well you perform during your states licensing exam is________________________. | your mastery of course content |
If you are ______________________, you will have a full understanding of the strategies for successfully taking tests. | test wise |
What is considered to be a "whole you" or holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for a written exam? | Dress comfortably and professionally, avoid cramming before an exam, get plenty of rest the night before the exam |
On the morning of your exam, you should________________________. | arrive to the test site early |
When you take the exam you should AVOID______________. | making changes to answers without good reasoning |
Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing which of the following? | logical reasoning |
Good advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to ________________________________. | make a list of equipment you are expected to bring to the examination |
You are planning to become a beauty pro, with the hopes of someday owing your own shop. First, you must pass the requisite state board practical exam. In your preparations, it is BEST that you do which of the following. | Practice on the model you plan to take to the exam |
If you feel you are more than ready for the state board exam on test day, and tell all of your friends that your confidence comes from the fact that you are "test wise", what exactly does it mean to be "test wise"? | It means you understand the strategies for successful test taking |
When you chose to enter the beauty and wellness field, your primary goal was to find a good job after being licensed. Now you need to narrow that goal into reality by answering which important questions? | What fees must be paid and what coursed must be taken to get you started |
What are soft skills? | being punctual, having good interpersonal skills, and having a positive attitude |
If you are interested in working for an establishment with secure pay and benefits, and one that will allow you to transfer should you relocate to a different state, you should focus your search on _____________________? | large national chains |
If you are interested in working in an establishment in which full-service treatments such as full-body wraps and luxurious locker rooms are offered, and one in which the clientele expects and receives complete pampering, you should focus your search on ? | high-end salons or day spas |
When targeting potential employers, you should _________________. | locate a salon or spa that serves the type of client you want to serve, check out websites and social media networking sites for various salons and spas, keep the salon or spa's culture in mind |
AVOID___________when you decide to make your initial contact with a salon or spa? | sending text messages to the owners before making a phone call or an in-person visit |
Start with _______________, if you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts. | networking |
A resume is best defined as_____________________. | a written summary of a person's education and work experience |
When preparing your professional resume, include: | list your skills and accomplishments on it, include your name, address and phone number, include your email address |
How long does the potential employer spend scanning a resume before deciding whether or not to grant an interview? | 20 seconds |
Use action verbs on your resume, because______________________. | it makes accomplishment statements more positive |
If you don't feel comfortable writing your own resume, ____________________. | seek a professional resume writer |
How long after submitting a resume to and requesting an interview with the owner or manager of a spa should you wait to make follow-up contact? | one week |
When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all the following materials in place to bring along with you, including: | Names and phone numbers of previous employers, a drivers license or number, a social security card or number |
Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this you should AVOID_________________. | wearing strong but stylish cologne or perfume to the interview |
You should NOT expect to be asked________________ during an interview. | what your native language is |
During an interview, you should__________________________. | not sit until you are asked to do so |
What questions should you ask if and when your interviewer invites you to ask him or her questions? | How long do employees typically work here What are you looking for in a stylist When will the position be filled |
The very next day after your interview, you should _____________________. | follow up with a thank you note or email |
It is perfectly legal and okay if your interviewer asks you:___________________________ | Are you physically able to perform this job |
What is appropriate networking? | Join professional organizations Investigate online communities and social media networks in which you can participate Attend business functions or health seminars even if they are not completely focused on your technical expertise. |