Typical Tasks
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
Develop new styles and techniques.
Schedule client appointments.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Self-Control
Cooperation
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Speaking
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
