MY DREAM JOB
PRESENTED BY: CHLOE WATKINS
What Is My Dream Job?
Cosmetology
Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty includes hair-styling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology. Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists provide hair-cutting, hair-styling, and a range of other beauty services.
Education and Training
Education|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
Job Duties/Tasks
Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists typically do the following:
- Inspect hair, face, and scalp, to recommend treatment
- Discuss hair-style options
- Wash, color, and condition hair
- Cut, dry, and style hair
- Receive payments from clients
- Clean and sanitize all tools and work areas
Skills
Active Listening| Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Service Orientation|Actively looking for ways to help people.
Critical Thinking| Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions of approaches to problems.
Speaking|Talking to others to convey information efficiently.
Social Perceptiveness|Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Why Is This My Dream Job?
Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service| Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Percentage of Importance~63%
Chemistry| Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. Percentage of Importance~52%
Administration and Management| Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources. Percentage of Importance~49%
Working Conditions
Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists work mostly in a barbershop or salon, although some work in a spa, hotel, or resort. Some lease booth space in other people's salons. A good number manage salons or open their own shop after several years of experience. They usually work in pleasant surroundings with good lighting. Physical stamina is important, because they are on their feet for most of their shift. Prolonged exposure to some chemicals may cause skin irritation, so they often wear protective clothing, such as disposable gloves or aprons.
They work part time. However, some self-employed workers may have long hours. Work schedules often include evenings and weekends, the times when barbershops and beauty salons are busiest. Those who are self-employed usually determine their own schedules.
Interesting Facts
- Cosmetology is so much more than just hair.
- Its a crazy artistic career.
- Cosmetology school prepares you to do a lot!
- You can finish cosmetology school in about a year.
- Cosmetology is all about people
- Some cosmetology jobs might surprise you. Some work in hospitals and morgues!
- Its not all carefree curls and color.
- Cosmetology is constantly changing!
- Cosmetology encourages you to learn.
- Cosmetology school doesn't have to be about textbooks and lectures.
Job Outlook
Related Occupations
Manicurists and pedicurists clean, shape, and beautify fingernails and toenails
Skincare Specialists
Skincare specialists cleanse and beautify the face and body to enhance a person's appearance.
Resources
http://researchguides.cpcc.edu/cosmetology
http://dickensonrvhs.ss5.sharpschool.com/teacher_pages/career___technical/kimberly_phillips
http://www.regency.edu/beauty-school-blog/cosmo-careers/10-cosmetology-facts-didnt-know/
http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/schools/pb_cosmetology/
http://www.gbcghana.com/1.6468637
http://createacareer.org/personal-care/barber-hairdresser-cosmetologist-careers/
http://www.ogleschool.edu/blog/beauty-career-salon-owner/
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/barbers-hairdressers-and-cosmetologists.htm
http://spasaloninsurance.com/nail-technician-insurance/
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/barbers-hairdressers-and-cosmetologists.htm#tab-8
http://www.regency.edu/beauty-school-blog/cosmo-careers/10-cosmetology-facts-didnt-know/