April 20, 2012
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Score! How to Pass the California Manicurist State Board Exam is packed with illustrations to help students visualize the techniques required to pass the exam.
Keywords: exams state boards
January 24, 2012
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Simple mistakes can cost you a new job, according to Patricia D. Sadar, a 20-year veteran of human resources management and author of Congratulations…You Aced the Interview and Congratulations…You’re Hired. Here are some tips from Sadar to acing your interview.
Keywords: interview skills
August 19, 2011
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You might recognize the name Alisha Rimando from her many years on the competition circuit and as a much-sought-after international educator. Well now she’s married and working at Red Door Spas as the national training director of nail services. And she’s looking for more than a few good techs to join her.
Keywords: hiring nail technicians salon profiles
August 15, 2011
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We recently heard from Heather Smith of Nescopeck, Pa., who created 3-D acrylic sculptured nails — very impressive, especially for a newbie!
Keywords: 3D acrylics competitions newbie
June 7, 2011
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Here are some pieces of advice on how to put together your portfolio, what to say during your interview, what to bring and what to wear, plus where to look for salon jobs.
Keywords: career handbook creating a portfolio finding a job newbie salon uniforms
June 7, 2011
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Your resume plays a big part in how potential employers view you. Even if you’re fresh out of school with no previous work experience, you can still put together a good resume. Here we show you how to create a crisp, organized resume that’ll best highlight your skills and potential.
Keywords: career handbook finding a job newbie
June 6, 2011
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Believe it or not, some techs graduate from nail school and immediately open up their own salon. Most, however, wait to get some experience first. If you’re not ready for salon ownership, you can get to work as either an employee or a booth renter. Read on to learn the differences between these types of techs.
Keywords: career handbook compensation systems newbie taxes
June 2, 2011
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You’ve graduated from nail school! But before you can start working in a salon you have to pass your state board exam. Here are 21 tips to prepare you for the big day.
Keywords: career handbook exams licensing national licensing newbie
May 20, 2011
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Career Handbook managing editor Sree Roy shares some way new nail techs can get ahead in the nail industry by taking advantage of new technologies.
Keywords: career handbook newbie On My Mind
April 20, 2011
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Remember the day(s) of your state board exam? Were you scared and nervous, or cool as a cucumber? Here are some testimonials from fellow techs about that landmark day.
Keywords: career handbook exams newbie state boards students
February 1, 2000
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When high school guidance counselors want to explore the potential behind a career—including cosmetology—they often turn to the Occupational Outlook Handbook which is produced yearly by the U.S. Department of Labor.
April 1, 1995
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A nail student asks a veteran nail technician for some advice on starting out.
Keywords: business advice newbie
