Receptionist 

How did you get your current job?
My ex-partner introduced me to the Store Manager. He had held the same position 10 years prior.

What was the application process?
Fill out a paper application, which asked for Employment History, Education, the usual. BUT they have one on the website as well.

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
2 Interviews, One with the Store Manager, and the other with the Assitant Manager. And finally a working interview, to watch me in action.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I don’t really remember. I remember I was nervous, and probably babbling, but the one thing they still remember to this day about my interview was my smile, which won them over.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, I actually felt that towards the end of my training I was ready to be done already and start working.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Training was simple. A tour of the salon. Learning to use the computer system and phone. Most importantly, though, was to learn salon policies and procedures, how to sternly but gracefully carry them out.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Not at all.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Rule #1 – NEVER call the salon and ask if they are hiring. It comes across as lazy.

Rule # 2 – Walk into the salon, wearing all black (to look the part) with a huge smile, and head held high showing confidence and your excitement to join the team.

#3 – Ask to speak with a manager regarding employment rather than simply asking if they are hiring.

Rule #4 – Show the Manager, or person you speak to about the job, how much you really want the job, by asking questions. This shows that you are interested!

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
All of the above? lol Social skills are a must because you are constntly interacting with guests over the phone or in person. Always smile, and show that you care, no matter how bad your day may be. If you cannot Multi-task, then keep looking, bro. This isn’t the job for you.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Not really, But good professionalism is ideal.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
When it stops being fun, then get that resume prepared.