On the side career choice
description
Transcript of On the side career choice
On the side
career choice
By: Elizabeth Rangel
University of the Incarnate Word
CareerA cosmetologist is not just a women who fixes hair or make up, it is much more than that. A cosmetologist offers a great range of different beauty services, such as hair cutting, coloring, styling hair, shampooing, waxing, curling, apply make-up, give massages, scalp and facial treatments and more. Sometimes cosmetologist also advise their clients on how to care for their hair at home, or any products that will help their condition of hair or skin, that they could use.
Educational Requirements
The education requirements of a cosmetologist include:.
A high school diploma or GED .
Complete a program in a state-licensed cosmetology school.
At least 9 months of training and sometimes even less or no extra vocational school (depends on the area specialized)
To be licensed, by passing the required test.
Required SkillsSome of the required skills for a cosmetologist are:
Being able to identify tools and use them, such as shears, different solutions for color treatments and so on.
Being able to work with a client in a safe environment.
Good communication skills. Being able to keep up with the fashion
during that time and be able to have an understanding of fashion, art and technical design.
Good health and stamina. Have a neat personal appearance and a
clean work area. Interpersonal skills, image, and attitude. Skills to be an effective salesperson
(selling the products)
Salary
The salary a cosmetologist makes depends on how many years of experience she or he has. The more experience the more money they make . Thee Median hourly earnings in May 2006 for salaried cosmetologists was $10.25 (including tips and commission).
Percentile 10% 25% 50%
(Median) 75% 90%
Hourly Wage $7.65 $9.71 $10.25 $29.44 $36.45
Annual Wage $15,920 $20,200 $35,250 $61,240 $75,820
ExperienceThe more experience a person has the more clients that
will choose him or her too perform their service. Experience is gained on the job after you complete the training class, and continue doing more and more treatments on clients. Usually, on the first weeks, new workers are given relatively simple tasks. Once they have demonstrated their skills, they are gradually permitted to perform more complicated procedures. As they continue to work in the field, more training usually is required to help workers learn the techniques particular to each salon and to build on the basics learned in cosmetology school.
Job Market Outlook
Overall employment for cosmetologists is projected to grow slightly faster than the average for all occupations. It is said that by the year 2016, 694,000 cosmetologist will be hired in the United States. The demand for cosmetologist will keep growing because of an increasing population, the growing demand for personal appearance services, the demand for hair treatment by teens and also because the continuous growth in the number of new nail salons and full-service day spas making new job openings.
Projections data from the National Employment Table
Specialization 2006 Projected 2016 Change amount Change in %
Personal appearance
workers
825,000 942,000 117,000 14
Barbers and cosmetologists
677,000 755,000 77,000 11
Barbers 60,000 61,000 600 1
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
617,000 694,000 77,000 12
Miscellaneous personal
appearance workers
148,000 187,000 39,000 27
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
2,100 3,000 900 40
Manicurists and pedicurists
78,000 100,000 22,000 28
Shampooers 29,000 33,000 3,900 13
Skin care specialists
38,000 51,000 13,000 34
Upside
Some of the good things about being a cosmetologist are:You are able to socialized with many peopleUsually no more than 40-hours per weekShort education requiredFun, pleasing, and enjoyableYou get to make other people beautiful and happy (use of creativity)You work in clean, cool and fresh environmentReceive free-trial products before handYou may meet artists/singers
Downside Being a cosmetologist could be fun but also has its downside, which include:Chemicals used, can make you sickNot many benefitsThere is not always people Could cause back, arm and hand muscle problemsWork on weekends when it is very busy You have to deal with others in such an intimate way as to actually be putting your hands into a strangers hair Exposure to some hair and nail chemicals may cause irritationNo long vacations
Sourceswww.bls.govwww.myfuture.edu.auwww.careerplanning.about.comwww.jobprofiles.org/allhairstylist.htmwww.beautyschoolsdirectory.comwww.crumsbeautycollege.comwww.winzy.comwww.cuthair.net
This PowerPoint was used for my passive and it looked awesome. Just add girly stuff such as
old makeup or lipsticks. It works awesome in a
freshmen girl hall.