Professional Development Cover Letters and Resumes

Question When 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 Resume A cover letter and resume are like sending out your own personal cheerleader. A resume is designed to state your qualifications and experiences. Your cover letter and resume should be straightforward and aesthetically pleasing to the eye

Your Resume Needs To Include: Name Address Phone Number Address Career Objective - State what job you are applying for Education-Where did you go to school and what diplomas were 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 the past. 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 character Get 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 interview Mention what the next step should be in the process Sign off the letter with “Sincerely Yours”, “Yours Truly”, or “Successfully”, followed by your full name

Tips to Remember Resume No more than 1-2 pages in length Formatting is bold and consistent throughout the resume Completely free from spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors Good quality paper should be used

Tips to Remember Cover Letter Address the cover letter to the person that does the hiring No more that 1 page in length Completely free from spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors Good 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 Store Salon 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 Store In 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 Store Retail Manager Check out large salons that have focused retail space or contact and Aveda Lifestyle Store Spa Manager or Director The day and destination spa business continues to grow Many hotels, resorts and health clubs are expanding or opening spas to service guest demands

Salon or Retail Store Salon Ownership Get your feet wet by opening a small boutique salon or open a salon or spa

Education School Educator Lead, motivate and mentor future professionals to success School or Academy Director Lead and coach a school team to develop curriculum Meet enrollment goals Coach and mentor future professionals

Education Admissions Representative Become a mentor and attract future salon professionals to our industry Coach others to success School 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 Educator If you have a special technical interest like: Haircutting Chemical reformation Hair color and love learning

Retail Product Educator Many products manufacturing companies employ educators to train their networks of professionals Distribution Manager Lead 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 Business Manager 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 Artist Develop your stage presence and public speaking ability Channel your creativity into educating and inspiring audiences showcasing the latest trends and techniques Product Company Develop a product line and market it to the industry Product Manufacturing or Distribution

Activity

Assignment