Professional Development

Cover Letters and Resumes

QuestionWhen was the last time you got to tell

someone about you?

Close your eyes and just think about all

the great things you have to share about

yourself

Now close your eyes and imagine you

are watching your own personal

infomercial.

What are all of the key points you need

to focus on to sell yourself?

Cover Letter and ResumeA cover letter and resume are like sending outyour own personal cheerleader.

A resume is designed to state your qualificationsand experiences.

Your cover letter and resume should bestraightforward and aesthetically pleasing to theeye

Your Resume Needs To Include:

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail AddressCareer Objective - State what job you are applying forEducation-Where did you go to school and what diplomaswere received.

Start with your most current information and move backwards. Make sure to include all school attended even if you did not

graduate

Employment Experience-What jobs have you held in thepast.

Start with your most recent job and move backwards Make sure to include your job duties

• Ex: If you worked in a restaurant or retail, employers need to know that you have customer service experience

References:You should have a minimum of 3

references that an employer can contact

regarding your work skills and characterGet permission from the reference

prior to using their information.References should be available upon

request

3 Types of References

Educational:Past teachers who know your

educational success

Employment:Past employers that know your work

experience

Personal:People who know you on a personal

level and know your character

Your Cover Letter Needs To Include:Introduction

State what position you are applying for and your main objective

Body Mention 3 strong points you feel every employer

should know about you This is where you can talk about you, truthfully. Make sure to also include your educational

experiences that support your career as well as your graduating attendance record, Retail per service transaction (RPST) and Service per client ticket (SPCT)

Your Cover Letter Needs To Include:

Closing:State your overall purpose which is to

obtain an interviewMention what the next step should be

in the processSign off the letter with “Sincerely

Yours”, “Yours Truly”, or “Successfully”, followed by your full name

Tips to Remember

ResumeNo more than 1-2 pages in lengthFormatting is bold and consistent

throughout the resumeCompletely free from spelling,

punctuation, and grammatical errorsGood quality paper should be used

Tips to Remember

Cover LetterAddress the cover letter to the person

that does the hiringNo more that 1 page in lengthCompletely free from spelling,

punctuation, and grammatical errorsGood quality paper should be used

DREAM BIG

The only thing that holds you back is

your fears.

Start by letting go of self-limiting thoughts and

replace them with life affirming ones

YOU CAN BE WHATEVER YOU WISH

Career Path Ideas

DREAM BIG

Salon or Retail StoreSalon and Spa Positions

Stylist, colorist, esthetician, make up, nail artist

Retail Specialist Become a retail specialist in an Aveda

Lifestyle store or many other product stores located in:

• Malls• Department stores • Retail centers

Salon or Retail StoreIn Salon Coach

Become a team trainer in haircutting or hair color

Salon Education Director Create and lead staff training and development

Salon Management Lead and structure salon operations Hire and coach staff members Create systems that maximize that salons success

Salon or Retail StoreRetail Manager

Check out large salons that have focused retail space or contact and Aveda Lifestyle Store

Spa Manager or DirectorThe day and destination spa business

continues to growMany hotels, resorts and health clubs

are expanding or opening spas to service guest demands

Salon or Retail Store

Salon OwnershipGet your feet wet by opening a small

boutique salon or open a salon or spa

EducationSchool Educator

Lead, motivate and mentor future professionals to success

School or Academy DirectorLead and coach a school team to

develop curriculumMeet enrollment goalsCoach and mentor future professionals

EducationAdmissions Representative

Become a mentor and attract future salon professionals to our industry

Coach others to successSchool Ownership

The school business is one of the best kept secrets

If you truly have a passion for learning become a master educator and learn the school business

You may need several year to prepare, prior to opening your own educational business

Product Manufacturing or Distribution

Technical EducatorIf you have a special technical interest

like:• Haircutting• Chemical reformation• Hair color• and love learning

Retail Product EducatorMany products manufacturing

companies employ educators to train their networks of professionals

Distribution ManagerLead a distribution sales force that

promote retail and professional product lines within salons, spas, and schools

Product Manufacturing or Distribution

Show Coordinator Many manufacturing and distribution companies have

teams, who organize education events and shows This position requires organization and flexibility

Account Executive/Territory BusinessManager

Professional sales positions are fun and challenging Pursue a professional sales position with a local or

national product distribution or manufacturing company

Product Manufacturing or Distribution

Platform ArtistDevelop your stage presence and

public speaking abilityChannel your creativity into educating

and inspiring audiences showcasing the latest trends and techniques

Product CompanyDevelop a product line and market it to

the industry

Product Manufacturing or Distribution

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