I had the privilege of working with a few hundred phenomenal students - who are now professionals - while teaching at cosmetology schools over the course of 3 years.
I gave them a lot of heartfelt advice - both for their careers and for life. And one piece in particular stands out, and it is my favorite to bestow upon new graduates who are looking for their first job.
It really sets the tone for your whole career, and possibly the rest of your life.
You need to know this and carry it with you in every interview, spa space, and career move.
I recently shared this nugget with some members of my facebook group “The Empathetic Esthetician"
You are a gift and a blessing to your place of work.
You carry a light about you, your heart, your vibe, and it is able to uplift everyone you come into contact with. You are an asset to any salon environment that you choose to grace. With you comes your talent, education, skills, life experience, circle of friendship and influence of your network.
You are not to be undervalued.
I hope that this will help you in your job search and while you are looking for a place to land to keep you from compromising on things that may dim your light. Don’t settle for a commission rate that hurts your heart. Don’t perform services that don’t vibe with your soul.
Hold your head high and walk into that interview knowing that you are looking to see if THEY are a good fit for YOU.
Our industry needs you to be in a place where your creativity and juices flow. Our society needs you to be excited about the work you are doing everyday. Your clients need you to be so ready to hold space for their needs and transformation.
So please, heed my advice and understand that your light needs to shine bright in service, for the service of all.
If you want to hear me speak on this topic - here is the link to YouTube!
