Hi! I had an interview for an apprenticeship on Friday and was contacted later that afternoon about doing a trial shift next week. I said yes and really hoping I am successful, the apprenticeship is at one of the best salons in my city and they have a great reputation for their training.
During the group interview a few of us asked if we could get any further info on what will be expected of us if we get to do a trial. The hiring manager said they are looking (aside from the usual being punctual, well dressed, smiling etc) to see if we get along with the current staff and the main thing is just to see our initiative. She said we won’t be given any instructions and it will mostly be up to us. This makes me nervous because I have been to a trial at a different salon previously and they did not show me around or where anything was, gave no instructions and didn’t even introduce me to any of the staff. I tried my hardest to introduce myself, offer help, not get in the way and stay busy but the staff were very dismissive and cleaned up after themselves. It was a very difficult and awkward day and I felt horrible by the end of it.
I understand why they need to see our initiative but feel awkward just going through cupboards, cleaning and offering drinks to clients when I don’t know where anything is and am not familiar with the way the salon works. I’ve never spent much time in salons even as a client so I have no clue as to the usual procedures and how things run. I’m never sure in these situations if it’s better to do something wrong and possibly get in trouble or do less and not stand out. Any advice on what to do and questions to ask would be amazing! Thank you in advance x
During the group interview a few of us asked if we could get any further info on what will be expected of us if we get to do a trial. The hiring manager said they are looking (aside from the usual being punctual, well dressed, smiling etc) to see if we get along with the current staff and the main thing is just to see our initiative. She said we won’t be given any instructions and it will mostly be up to us. This makes me nervous because I have been to a trial at a different salon previously and they did not show me around or where anything was, gave no instructions and didn’t even introduce me to any of the staff. I tried my hardest to introduce myself, offer help, not get in the way and stay busy but the staff were very dismissive and cleaned up after themselves. It was a very difficult and awkward day and I felt horrible by the end of it.
I understand why they need to see our initiative but feel awkward just going through cupboards, cleaning and offering drinks to clients when I don’t know where anything is and am not familiar with the way the salon works. I’ve never spent much time in salons even as a client so I have no clue as to the usual procedures and how things run. I’m never sure in these situations if it’s better to do something wrong and possibly get in trouble or do less and not stand out. Any advice on what to do and questions to ask would be amazing! Thank you in advance x