I'm having trouble recruiting and feel it may be something to do with the way I advertise. I have tried both brief and lengthy advertisements and the only responses get are from people not qualified for the position, students and college leavers. Can anyone offer up any advice or opinions about the following advert?
I've tried a few different websites, such as Indeed and Gum Tree, can anyone recommend a site they have had particular success with as I'm now at a loss!.
Contract: Full time. 32 - 40 hours per week.
Salary: According to ability and experience.
We are a small, boutique day spa in south London offering a range of luxurious beauty treatments and spa therapies with the emphasis on a more holistic approach. We specialise in natural and organic skincare and everything we do is focused on ensuring our clients have a 5* treatment on every visit.
We are looking for an experienced spa therapist to join our growing team. It would be advantageous if you have a passion for natural skincare but full training is given on all our product lines. We hold regular in-house training and development on subjects such as advanced massage techniques, cosmetic formulation, skincare techniques etc, as maintaining high standards through education is essential to both our therapists and clients. You will also be required to carry out some reception duties such as answering the telephone and taking bookings, full training is provided on our booking system, however, some experience of using a computer would be helpful.
We would love you to have a mature and nurturing outlook towards both your colleagues and clients, a strong sense of professional decorum is required and an excellent command of the English language essential.
Please not this position is not suitable for college leavers.
We require ;
An NVQ level 3 or equivalent beauty therapy qualification.
Minimum of 2 years spa/salon experience (this does not include time spent in a college salon).
A detailed and sound understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Mature personality.
Good working knowledge of a luxury spa environment.
Experienced retailing ability.
Immaculate personal presentation.
Outstanding customer service skills.
You must be eloquent and literate.
Ability to work weekends and evenings.
You must be able to carry out the following treatments ;
Strip and hot waxing
Intimate waxing
Facials
Massage
Manicures and pedicures
Tinting
Electrical facial and body treatments (most importantly galvanic, high frequency and faradic)
Manual tanning
Body wraps and scrubs
Indian head massage
Make-up
We would prefer that you have an electrolysis qualification but for an exceptional candidate training can be provided.
Qualifications in the following are preferred but training can be provided for the right applicant ;
Semi-permanent eyelashes
Pregnancy massage
Deep tissue massage
Hot stone massage
Reflexology
What we offer ;
Excellent commission on retail and treatment sales.
Regular training.
Uniform and footwear provided.
Skincare allowance.
Excellent development, training and promotion opportunities.
I've tried a few different websites, such as Indeed and Gum Tree, can anyone recommend a site they have had particular success with as I'm now at a loss!.
Contract: Full time. 32 - 40 hours per week.
Salary: According to ability and experience.
We are a small, boutique day spa in south London offering a range of luxurious beauty treatments and spa therapies with the emphasis on a more holistic approach. We specialise in natural and organic skincare and everything we do is focused on ensuring our clients have a 5* treatment on every visit.
We are looking for an experienced spa therapist to join our growing team. It would be advantageous if you have a passion for natural skincare but full training is given on all our product lines. We hold regular in-house training and development on subjects such as advanced massage techniques, cosmetic formulation, skincare techniques etc, as maintaining high standards through education is essential to both our therapists and clients. You will also be required to carry out some reception duties such as answering the telephone and taking bookings, full training is provided on our booking system, however, some experience of using a computer would be helpful.
We would love you to have a mature and nurturing outlook towards both your colleagues and clients, a strong sense of professional decorum is required and an excellent command of the English language essential.
Please not this position is not suitable for college leavers.
We require ;
An NVQ level 3 or equivalent beauty therapy qualification.
Minimum of 2 years spa/salon experience (this does not include time spent in a college salon).
A detailed and sound understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Mature personality.
Good working knowledge of a luxury spa environment.
Experienced retailing ability.
Immaculate personal presentation.
Outstanding customer service skills.
You must be eloquent and literate.
Ability to work weekends and evenings.
You must be able to carry out the following treatments ;
Strip and hot waxing
Intimate waxing
Facials
Massage
Manicures and pedicures
Tinting
Electrical facial and body treatments (most importantly galvanic, high frequency and faradic)
Manual tanning
Body wraps and scrubs
Indian head massage
Make-up
We would prefer that you have an electrolysis qualification but for an exceptional candidate training can be provided.
Qualifications in the following are preferred but training can be provided for the right applicant ;
Semi-permanent eyelashes
Pregnancy massage
Deep tissue massage
Hot stone massage
Reflexology
What we offer ;
Excellent commission on retail and treatment sales.
Regular training.
Uniform and footwear provided.
Skincare allowance.
Excellent development, training and promotion opportunities.
