Cosmetology: Chapter 30: Seeking Employment
This flashcard set focuses on salon types, industry networking, and business models in the beauty industry. It’s designed to help cosmetology students understand the structure of salons and the importance of professional connections for career growth.
The typical independent salon has about _____ styling stations.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 10
d. 40
b. 5
Key Terms
The typical independent salon has about _____ styling stations.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 10
d. 40
b. 5
Which type of salon shares a national name, consistent image and business formula with salons in other locations?
a. franchise
b. day spa
c. value-priced salon
d. medical spa
a. franchise
Making contact with salons and professionals to establish contacts in the beauty industry is called:
a. interviewing
b. marketing
c. advertising
d. networking
d. networking
After doing a salon site visit, it is important to send the salon representative a:
a. copy of your employment portfolio
b. cover letter
c. thank you note
d. resume
c. thank you note
Which of these questions can a potential employer legally ask during an interview?
a. How old are you?
b. Are you authorized to work in the US?
c. What is you native language?
d. What types of illnesses or disabilities do you have?
b. Are you authorized to work in the US?
When going over the directions for the exam, if there are things you do not understand, you should:
a. try to figure it out on your own
b. turn your booklet in and take the exam another day
c. focus on the parts of the exam you do understand
d. ask the examiner
d. ask the examiner
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The typical independent salon has about _____ styling stations. a. 3 | b. 5 |
Which type of salon shares a national name, consistent image and business formula with salons in other locations? a. franchise | a. franchise |
Making contact with salons and professionals to establish contacts in the beauty industry is called: a. interviewing | d. networking |
After doing a salon site visit, it is important to send the salon representative a: a. copy of your employment portfolio | c. thank you note |
Which of these questions can a potential employer legally ask during an interview? a. How old are you? | b. Are you authorized to work in the US? |
When going over the directions for the exam, if there are things you do not understand, you should: a. try to figure it out on your own | d. ask the examiner |
When answering multiple choice questions: a. if two choices are opposites, one is probably correct | a. if two choices are opposites, one is probably correct |
Which of these words is an example of an absolute? a. sometimes | b. never |
When taking the practical exam, it is recommended that you do all BUT which of the following? a. Observe other practical exams prior to taking yours if allowed to do so | c. Focus on what the other candidates are doing |
To be successful in cosmetology, it is important to develop: a. technical skills | c. both technical and communication skills |
When preparing your professional resume, it is recommended that you: a. make it about two pages long | d. focus on information relevant to the position you are seeking |
The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is called: a. intuition | b. deductive reasoning |
A(n) _____ is a written summary of a person’s education and work experience. a. employment portfolio | d. resume |
The basic question or problem on an exam is known as a: a. stem | a. stem |
Which of these terms refer to understanding the strategies for successfully taking test? a. work ethic | b. test-wise |
A(n) _______ is a collection of photos and documents that reflect you skills, accomplishments and abilities in your chosen career field. a. resume | d. employment portfolio |
Who should ask questions during the interview? a. only the interviewer | c. both the interviewer and interviewee |
Which of the following is NOT an example of a good study habit? a. staying up late studying the night before | a. staying up late studying the night before |
Having ________ means being committed to a strong code of moral and artistic values. a. motivation | b. integrity |
Which type of salon is MOST likely to offer extras such as five-minute head, neck and shoulder massages as part of the shampoo? a. high-end salon | a. high-end salon |
Students with a learning disability may be allowed extra time to take the test. | True |
Before a job interview, think about question for the interviewer and bring a list if necessary. | True |
Large nation salon chains are owned by individuals who pay a fee to use the name. | False |
When choosing a salon for employment opportunities, it is critical to choose a salon that: a. provides for an easy commute | c. services the type of clients you wish to serve |
When selection an interview wardrobe, it is critical that the selection be: a. your favorite colors | b. appropriate for the position |
The average time an employer will spend scanning a resume is: a. 10 seconds | c. 20 seconds |
The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is: a. sampling | c. networking |
During salon visits, to ensure that all key areas are observed, it is important to develop a: a. checklist | a. checklist |
If possible, a simple resume should have how many pages? a. 4 | d. 1 |
The salon with a national name, consistent image and business formula used in every location is a(n): a. high-end salon | c. franchise salon |
Understanding the strategies for successfully taking tests a. test-wise | a. test-wise |
Process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning a. test-wise | d. deductive reasoning |
Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position a. test-wise | c. transferable skills |
Commitment to a strong code of moral and artistic values a. test-wise | b. integrity |