Keeping it Simple

The purpose of a resume is to give a summary of your education and work experience. When writing your resume, make sure you focus on your attributes keeping them brief and be concise. These will give the employer a chance to review your achievements and accomplishments. Your resume should be limited to one typed page with a cover sheet on good quality paper.

Here is a checklist to follow:

The purpose of a resume is to give a summary of your education and work experience. When writing your resume, make sure you focus on your attributes keeping them brief and be concise. These will give the employer a chance to review your achievements and accomplishments. Your resume should be limited to one typed page with a cover sheet on good quality paper.

Insert a resume with a cosmetology student focus getting old copies from lone star to utilize.

Personal Data

Full name, contact information, phone number, and personal email. Keep your email professional

Educational Background

Schools attended and additional trainings relevant to the job (this is a great area to incorporate your  hands on classes and certifications you have received in cosmetology school).

Previous Employment

List all recent employment. If concerned about being a new graduate and employment is low, focus on the skills and techniques you learned in school.

Special Recognition, Awards and Leadership Rolls

Elected office positions, honors programs, scholarships, student of the month, competitions, and volunteer work is a great way to show the employer your leadership skills and work ethics.

References

List personal and professional references. Make sure you give up to date information for each reference and how you know the person.

Brief Statement

This is a basic summary of why you entered the field of Cosmetology, why you would like to work at their salon, and professional goals you want to achieve with in the field.

Cover Letter

A brief reference to your name, address, and phone number with a simple greeting to the salon owner, director or manager giving a brief description of qualities you will bring to the work place.

Thank You Note – A hand written card thanking them for taking time with you; mail it two days after the interview. End the note with a positive comment about wanting to work at their establishment.