June 13, 2013
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These contests, established in 1967, test students on real-world skills and connect them with potential employers. The Nail Care category lets students compete with other aspiring techs from around the country.
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May 13, 2013
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The annual magazine is a great help to students and newbie nail techs, providing guidance on how to transition from school to the real world. Order free copies to hand out in your classrooms.
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May 13, 2013
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Have you been telling your students about opportunities for licensed nail techs at Walgreens and Sephora? If not, you should be.
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February 28, 2013
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You know you’re good, but how is that potential new employer going to know it? Dress nicely, speak clearly, and demonstrate your passion for your industry and you’ll be sure to stand out.
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February 27, 2013
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The Allied Health Association has launched a free beauty industry job board dedicated to providing information about job openings nationwide.
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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.
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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.
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December 1, 2010
| News
Milady’s Beauty & Wellness Career Transitions is a new online job preparation tool for beauty and wellness students.
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March 15, 2010
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Estelina talks about how she got her start.
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March 1, 2010
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Surprise! It’s often said that school does little to prepare techs for the salon environment. And it’s not only the technical challenges that may come as a surprise to the newly minted nail tech.
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March 1, 2010
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Estelina explains her first job.
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January 15, 2009
| News
The PBA CareerCenter, PBA's brand new job board, is an online resource for making employment connections in the beauty industry.
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May 1, 2008
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To hear salon owners tell it, recruiting new techs is no easy feat. To help, we asked techs to tell us how they learned about their current position. More often than not, the connection was made through informal networking.
Keywords: finding a job finding/retaining staff recruiting
May 1, 2008
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To hear salon owners tell it, recruiting new techs is no easy feat. To help, we asked techs to tell us how they learned about their current position, and asked salon owners what has worked for them. More often than not, connections were made through informal networking.
Keywords: finding a job finding/retaining staff hiring nail technicians
April 1, 2006
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You love being a nail tech and are happy with your career choice, but how do you keep the momentum building and avoid the proverbial rut? Knowing what motivates you, creating a positive work environment, and communicating with team member are just a few ways to ensure you don’t hit too many bumps along the way.
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