Tips for Interview

[Emo]

I finished my Creative foundation course at xmas and since then I have mainly been working on friends and family. I am a full time mum of two v young kids so getting the time to actually work on people has been a bit tough. However I have gotten myself an interview tomorrow with a nail bar for part time work and I am absolutely brickin it as I really dont know whether I am good enough to work in a salon yet! At the moment it is still takin me nearly 2hrs to complete a full set of l+p, gels a little bit quicker. Now the girl knows I have no salon exp so I'm hopin she will b expectin me to be a little slower than average! Anyway I was just wonderin what employers really look for when recruiting inexperienced techs? I know my enhancements aren't perfect but I have always got positive comments from the people I've worked on, so can employers see potential in a newbie?? Also, should I wear my tunic for the interview or just casual clothes? And will they expect me to have my own nails done? Sorry for rambling on but I,m just v nervous and don't want to blow it!!

 

[Nafia]

Wear your clothing and not a uniform treat it like a business meeting. As for your timing I said when i was first starting out that all I am not as fast as I would like to be I progress fast

Hope that works and good luck.

 

[classyclaws]

Hi Emo, I agree with Leah pretty much with what to wear, if you are completing a set in 2 hrs then you are doing pretty good, I am down to about 1hr 45mins and hope to reduce that by mastering sculpting where possible. The thing is if you give fairly good results, then time won't matter too much. I am sure the salon owner will know what its like for a newbie and will make the necessary allowances, you will get up to speed in no time though, especially when you have plenty of clients.
Good luck!!
Mandyx

 

[gemsie1983]

I've been doing nails for about the same time as you and I feel exactly the same about my timings. I have every confidence that I will get better and I think as long as you can show the salon owner that you have the passion and the drive to succeed there shouldn't be a problem.

Everyone has to start somewhere! Just keep practicing,

Good luck with the interview

Gemma xx

ps wear your tunic and take all you certificates

 

[Nafia]

You could also take your smock with you if you have to doo a set there you are prepaired

 

[Emo]

Thanks for all the advice, its very much appreciated!

 

[pinklinds]

Hiya - how did the interview go? Hope you rocked it! x