ResumesCareer Services Center Workshop
Where can I find a job?
www.google.com
● Google salons in the area you want to work.
● Look at their esthetic.
● Dress the part and go in to speak to the hiring manager with a resume.
You can also look for jobs on the following websites:
● www.linkedin.com
● www.glassdoor.com
● www.indeed.com
● www.smc.edu/hiresmc
Set up daily alerts for multiple titles such as: Hairdresser, Hair Stylist, Manicurists and Pedicurists, Skincare
Specialists/ Estheticians, Spa Managers, Hair Platform Artists, Film Key Hair Stylist, Product
Representative, Medical Esthetician, Wax Technician, Eyelash Specialist.
In the current gig economy balance can be tricky. Jobs in cosmetology are affected by the economy. Most
do not offer benefits such as health insurance and sick time. Many stylists supplement their work with part
time work in a more stable industry for this reason. Even if it doesn’t pay well it offers the protection that
most self-employed people don’t have.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Most high end salons require a one to two year apprenticeship
before they start giving you clients of your own.
Resume General Guidelines
● Do not include every job you have ever had.
● Limit your resume to one page.
● Review your resume for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
● List your relevant experience reverse chronologically, starting with the most recent
experience.
● When you submit your resume to employers send it in PDF format.
● Do not: include pictures, weight/height, or other personal information.
Academic Experience
At this early stage of your career, you should including classroom work.
You should be highlighting your courses on your resume and photographing your
work to create your professional portfolio.
Sample Resumes
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Cosmetologist
● Contact Information
○ Bold Name
○ Professional Email
○ Phone Number
(professional voicemail)
○ City, State
○ Portfolio Link
● Skills
● Licences & Certifications
● Education
● Experience
○ Reverse Chronological
○ 10 years <
○ 3 – 5 bullet points
○ Action Verbs:
○ Accomplishments
○ Relevant skills
○ Results
○ Dates
Resume Sections
Lash Extension
Specialist
First Last Name
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Action Verbs
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Action words
Accelerated Clarified Designed Forecasted Listened Printed Selected
Accomplished Cleared Detected Formed Maintained Produced Served
Achieved Coded Determined Formulated Managed Protected Shaped
Acquired Collaborated Developed Fostered Marketed Provided Shared
Activated Compared Devised Founded Mastered Publicized Showed
Adapted Compiled Directed Functioned Measured Questioned Simplified
Adjusted Completed Distributed Generated Mediated Raised Solicited
Administered Composed Drafted Governed Modeled Recommended Solved
Advised Computed Edited Grouped Modified Recorded Specified
Allocated Conducted Educated Guided Molded Recruited Spoke
Analyzed Consolidated Effected Helped Monitored Reduced Stimulated
Annotated Constructed Elicited Identified Motivated Rendered Structured
Anticipated Contacted Encouraged Illustrated Named Repaired Studied
Applied Continued Established Immunized Negotiated Reported Supervised
Appraised Contracted Evaluated Implemented Observed Represented Supported
Arranged Convened Examined Improved Obtained Reproduced Synthesized
Articulated Conveyed Executed Increased Operated Researched Targeted
Assembled Coordinated Exhibited Informed Ordered Resolved Taught
Assessed Corresponded Expanded Initiated Organized Responded Tested
Assigned Counseled Expedited Instituted Outlined Restored Trained
Authored Created Experienced Instructed Oversaw Retained Translated
Balanced Critiqued Experimented Interpreted Perceived Retrieved Tutored
Briefed Decided Explained Interviewed Performed Reviewed Updated
Budgeted Defined Explored Introduced Persuaded Revised Utilized
Built Delegated Facilitated Invented Planned Rewrote Verified
Catalogued Delivered Figured Investigated Planted Routed Wrote
Categorized Demonstrated Financed Judged Presented Scheduled NA
Chaired Derived Focused Led Presided Searched NA
How Can I Find Print or
Commercial Work?
Celebrity, Print And Commercial Work
Very few stylists work in this area. There are several pathways to secure work in these areas.
Networking and luck are some of the main ways people get these chances. Many production
companies reach out to agencies to staff their productions on a project bases. These agencies are not
for beginners. To be registered at these agencies you need to have an all-star portfolio already.
● Celestine Agency https://www.celestineagency.com/ Premiere Fashion and Beauty Agency in LA
+ NYC representing the top hairstylists, make-up artists, fashion stylists, manicurists and prop/set
designers in the industry
● The Wall Group https://www.thewallgroup.com/ Reps the biggest celebrity hairstylists, makeup
artists and stylists in Los Angeles
● Rouge Artists https://www.rougeartists.com/ For over 10 years, has been representing the best
in entertainment: Hair Stylists, Makeup Artists, Costume Designers, Wardrobe Stylists and
Production Designers.
● Opus Beauty https://opusbeauty.com/ We are an LA based agency representing Hair and
Make-up, Wardrobe and Prop Stylists.
● Cloutier Remix https://cloutierremix.com/ Proudly represents top makeup artists, hair stylists
and manicurists working worldwide.
Working In Film
Very few stylists work in this area. There are several pathways to secure work in these areas.
Networking and luck are some of the main ways people get these chances. For more information about
working on set: https://www.careersinfilm.com/key-hair-stylist/
How to become a member of the Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Local 706:
http://www.local706.org/how-to-join-local-706/
Show me your work not your attitude
Attitude
Attitude is EVERYTHING. You must:
Be humble
Be humble with your colleagues but project confidence with your clients. Until you have been working in
a professional setting for five years, you really have no idea how much there is to learn. Even then,
there is always more to learn.
Complete professional development
Education should always be updated. It is great if you can work at a salon that offers paid ongoing
professional development.
Provide excellent customer service
You get clients through marketing and referrals. You never know you are helping, and the influence they
have. Talent alone will not bring success. You need talent, drive, persistence, professionalism and
dependability.
Resume Format and Tracking
Electronic Resumes:
● Please size the PDF at 8.5 x 11 (under 1 megabyte) and ensure all links are clickable.
● Links created in InDesign often do not remain clickable.
● It is recommended to create the hyperlinks on the PDF resume directly using Adobe Acrobat.
ot a call from an employer?
They are interested in learning more about you & your experiences
Keep track of:
● Job descriptions
● Which companies you are applying to
● Which version of your resume you sent
Multiple Resumes:
A different resume tailored to each position
Trello.com is a free online dashboard:
● Keep track of your job search
● Store copies of resumes submitted for each job
Got a call from an employer? They are interested in learning more
about you & your experiences
Support at SMC
Classroom Support
COSM 95A, Salon Experience
This course provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to
actual beauty salon experience as possible. Students will earn hours toward the required practical hours and operations to
be eligible to take the California State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and/or Nail Care exam, under the
supervision of faculty.
Career Services
Phone: 310.434.4337
Email: [email protected]
Webpage: http://smc.edu/careercenter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smccareercenter/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChad0JT9Mzqip03jTmL8_zg/playlists?view_as=subscriber
Academic Counseling
For information on the program, assistance creating your educational plan, or exploring transfer preparation visit the SMC
Counseling Center:
http://smc.edu/student-support/academic-support/counseling/contact.php
There are different counselors and programs available to serve all needs. Once on the web page, you can make an
appointment or see a counselor on a drop-in basis by clicking on:
● The General Counseling & Transfer Services link or
● The link to any special programs that you are a member of.
smccosmetology
Thank you.
