Beauty Therapist Interview Preparation Guide

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I had to do 2 years at college, obtaining a NVQ level 3 qualification.

The nail matrix is responsible for the production of cells which produce, and help to re-grow, the nail plate itself.

I dislike the unsociable hours, commuting between clients and having to lug all my heavy kit everywhere!

I like the variety of treatments and meeting different people… no two days are the same.

A typical work day for me involves driving to client's houses and personally doing a variety of treatments, from nails to waxing, massage to make-up.

I would have liked to have been an interior designer.

3 changes that can effect nails are a result of ageing are:
Nails may become dull and brittle, tips may begin to fragment, and nails will grow more slowly.

You need to be sociable, organised and definitely not squeamish! This job isn't as glamorous as you might think. You also have to have lots of tact and empathy - sometimes you feel like a psychiatrist!

I provide holistic massage and beauty treatments to women in their own homes as part of a mobile business.

This question gets asked in pretty much any job interview. Research the company's mission statement and values. Make sure you don't list one of its areas of emphasis as one of your weaknesses. Do be truthful and emphasize that you're working on your weakness. Portray it as positively as you can.

Example: "I get so engrossed in work projects that I tend to focus on work too much-coming in early and staying late. It's definitely something I'm addressing. I recognize that the best employees have a healthy balance in their lives. I have a new strategy that includes never taking work home with me on the weekends."

There are 26 bones in the human foot.

☛ Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
☛ Do you know anyone who works with our company?
☛ Have you ever had to deal with conflicting deadlines?
☛ Do you work well under pressure?
☛ Are you planning to continue your studies?

☛ Tell me about yourself?
☛ Why did you leave your last job?
☛ What kind of salary are you looking for Beauty therapist?
☛ Why should we hire you as Beauty therapist?
☛ What are your career goals for Beauty therapist?
☛ What do you think are the most important skills in succeeding in sales?
☛ Sell me this pen?
☛ How many years of experience do you have for Beauty therapist position?

☛ Tell me about your strengths.
☛ What assignment was too difficult for you?
☛ How do you see your job relating to the overall goals?
☛ Tell us about the last time you had to negotiate with someone.
☛ What would be your ideal working environment?

☛ How do you react to instruction and criticism?
☛ How would you describe the experience of working here?
☛ Tell me about an important goal that you set in the past.
☛ When given an important assignment, how do you approach it?
☛ Did you feel you progressed satisfactorily in your last job?

Avoid negative comments about past employers.
If interviewing for a professional-level position, be ready to answer questions about standards within the industry. A successful interviewee should give examples of past experiences when these skills came to use.

☛ How did you handle meeting a tight deadline?
☛ What do you think, would you be willing to travel for work?
☛ What parts of your education do you see as relevant to this position?
☛ What have you been doing since your last job?
☛ What relevant experience do you have?

☛ Describe a time you were faced with stresses which tested your skills.
☛ What have you done to support diversity in your unit?
☛ What do you see yourself doing within the first days of this job?
☛ What type of work environment do you prefer?
☛ What's most important to you in a new position?

☛ How have you changed in the last five years?
☛ What problems have you encountered at work?
☛ What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it?
☛ Describe a situation in which you had to collect information.
☛ Give some examples of teamwork.

☛ When were you most satisfied in your job?
☛ Tell me about yourself.
☛ How well did your college experience prepare you for this job?
☛ What are the qualities of a good leader?
☛ What are three positive character traits you don't have?

☛ What steps do you follow to study a problem before making a decision?
☛ Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure.
☛ What do you like and dislike about the job we are discussing?
☛ How do you keep track of things you need to do?
☛ How do you decide what gets top priority when scheduling your time?

☛ Tell me about yourself.
☛ Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
☛ What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
☛ What has been your greatest achievement to date?
☛ Why should you get this job as opposed to somebody else?
☛ How do you deal with conflict?
☛ What motivates you?
☛ If you could choose any job anywhere, where would it be?
☛ Why did you leave your last job?
☛ Would you like to make a final statement in relation to this role?
☛ What kind of people do you like to work with?
☛ What kind of people do you find it most difficult to work with?
☛ What is the most difficult part of your current job (or most recent)?
☛ What are some of the things about which you and your manager might occasionally disagree on?
☛ How do you feel you boss rated your work performance and what were some of the things she indicated you could improve on?
☛ In what area do you think you need to develop yourself to be ready for this position?
☛ What are your salary expectations?
☛ What gives you the greatest satisfaction at work?
☛ What will your referees/co-workers tell me about you?
☛ Describe the working conditions you need in order to perform at your best?

A key component of any interview is being familiar with the company and its products and services. If you already have natural favorites from the company, great! If not, take the time to go out, purchase a few products that appeal to you, and try them. This gives you firsthand knowledge to help inform your answer. You'll be able to provide details that Internet research can't give.

Include the following in your answer:
❀ Why these products are your favorites
❀ Any unusual ways you use them that make you stand out
❀ Where you tend to buy them
❀ Why you prefer them to competing brands

Example: "I swear by ABC crimson lipstick. I used to wear XYZ all the time, but one day ABC was on sale, so I tried it. I never went back to XYZ. The color is just more vibrant and makes me feel great. Plus it never leaves smudges and stays on all day."

What is your routine? Remember to make someone else feel good you need to feel and look good too.

The two bones in the lower leg are the Fibula and the Tibia.

My advice would be to go for it but to expect to work long hours for little money, at least to begin with. Always work in a salon before you go out on your own to gain valuable experience.