Guide

GUIDE HAIR SALON EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

This information is private & confidential
Please answer each question completely and as honestly as possible. We are looking to know where you are at now, where you want your career to go and see if we will be a good match. When done filling out this form, please send a resume with cover letter to Kara Firman at guidehair@gmail.com

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* 1. Please answer the following questions:

What position are you applying for?

Applicant Name:

Home Address:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Social Media links:

Current/Last Employer:

Current/Last Position or Title?

Number of years in the industry?

Number of years at current/last employer?

Tell us about your background in the industry, what made you decide to be a hairdresser?

What do you want from your career that you are not getting now?

What is most important to you in your career? What expectations do you have?

What three goals do you have for your business over the next 6 months?

How do you plan to reach those goals?

Where would you like to be in 5 years?

What is your main motivator? Challenge, teamwork, reward, purpose, reputation, freedom etc.

What were your reasons for leaving your last place of employment?

What did you like best about your last job?

What three things drove you crazy about your last job?

What do you most want to get out of working at our business?

How will I know if our place of business is working for you?

What hobbies or activities do you do in your spare time?

What are some of your favourite businesses in Saskatoon?

If someone gave your $500 right now, what would you do?

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* 2. How were you paid in your last or current job?

Commission- What % are you paid?

Salary- What salary are you paid?

Hourly- What are you paid hourly?

Chair Rent- What is your monthly rent?

Answer here-

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* 3. You need to know where you are starting at to get to where you want to go. Answer the following as best as you can.

What do you need to earn per month? $

What are you earing now per month? $

What do you want to earn per month? $

How many days and hours do you currently work per week?

How many days and hours would you like to work per week?

Do you have any commitments that would restrict you from working certain days/hours? If yes, what are they?

What is your average weekly service sales? $

What is your average ticket $ per customer?

What are your average weekly retail sales? $

What is your weekly RPC (retail unit per client)?

What is your average weekly client count?

What is your pre-booking %?

What is your current price(s) for the following?

Average haircut?

Short/ clipper cut?

Retouch?

Full Colour?

Half head foil/balayage/paint?

Full head foil/balayage/paint?

Would you say these prices are where you would like them to be?

What retail lines have you worked with?

What colour lines have you worked with?

On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you with recommending retail?

If you scored below 10, what would make it a 10?

What do you currently do to market your business?

What are your top three strengths?

What are your top three areas for improvement?

What type of hair would you like to be known for?

How would you deliver an extraordinary salon experience?

What are your favourite things to talk about with your clients?

What frustrates you the most with clients?

Why would a client choose you over another stylist? What makes you unique?

What are three things you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

If you could travel anywhere, where would you most want to go?

What are your top 3 hairstylists that you admire and why?

What types of trainings do you feel could benefit you the most right now and why?

How would your previous owner/manager describe you?

How would your best friend describe you?

How do you see yourself contributing to our Company?

Describe in detail your Ideal Career and Workplace:

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* 4. SELF ASSESSMENT- Please rate your Skill Level in each of these areas from 1-5 (5 being highest and the best)

	1	2	3	4	5
Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets)	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 1	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 2	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 3	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 4	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 5
Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 1	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 2	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 3	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 4	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 5
Time management	Time management 1	Time management 2	Time management 3	Time management 4	Time management 5
Organizational skills	Organizational skills 1	Organizational skills 2	Organizational skills 3	Organizational skills 4	Organizational skills 5
Attention to details (getting it done right the first time)	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 1	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 2	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 3	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 4	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 5
Positive attitude	Positive attitude 1	Positive attitude 2	Positive attitude 3	Positive attitude 4	Positive attitude 5
Loyalty to team and company	Loyalty to team and company 1	Loyalty to team and company 2	Loyalty to team and company 3	Loyalty to team and company 4	Loyalty to team and company 5
Passion & enthusiasm	Passion & enthusiasm 1	Passion & enthusiasm 2	Passion & enthusiasm 3	Passion & enthusiasm 4	Passion & enthusiasm 5
Reliability	Reliability 1	Reliability 2	Reliability 3	Reliability 4	Reliability 5
Selling skills	Selling skills 1	Selling skills 2	Selling skills 3	Selling skills 4	Selling skills 5
Customer service skills (making clients the top priority)	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 1	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 2	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 3	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 4	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 5
Ongoing education and personal development	Ongoing education and personal development 1	Ongoing education and personal development 2	Ongoing education and personal development 3	Ongoing education and personal development 4	Ongoing education and personal development 5
Professional demeanor	Professional demeanor 1	Professional demeanor 2	Professional demeanor 3	Professional demeanor 4	Professional demeanor 5
Follow through	Follow through 1	Follow through 2	Follow through 3	Follow through 4	Follow through 5
Taking pride in how you look professionally	Taking pride in how you look professionally 1	Taking pride in how you look professionally 2	Taking pride in how you look professionally 3	Taking pride in how you look professionally 4	Taking pride in how you look professionally 5
Personal hygiene	Personal hygiene 1	Personal hygiene 2	Personal hygiene 3	Personal hygiene 4	Personal hygiene 5
Self-motivated and pro-active	Self-motivated and pro-active 1	Self-motivated and pro-active 2	Self-motivated and pro-active 3	Self-motivated and pro-active 4	Self-motivated and pro-active 5
Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes)	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 1	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 2	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 3	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 4	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 5
Lead a balanced life	Lead a balanced life 1	Lead a balanced life 2	Lead a balanced life 3	Lead a balanced life 4	Lead a balanced life 5
Respected by others	Respected by others 1	Respected by others 2	Respected by others 3	Respected by others 4	Respected by others 5
Inspiring and uplifting to be around	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 1	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 2	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 3	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 4	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 5
Financially responsible and stable	Financially responsible and stable 1	Financially responsible and stable 2	Financially responsible and stable 3	Financially responsible and stable 4	Financially responsible and stable 5
Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 1	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 2	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 3	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 4	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 5
Keeping workspace clean and organized	Keeping workspace clean and organized 1	Keeping workspace clean and organized 2	Keeping workspace clean and organized 3	Keeping workspace clean and organized 4	Keeping workspace clean and organized 5
Reliable transportation	Reliable transportation 1	Reliable transportation 2	Reliable transportation 3	Reliable transportation 4	Reliable transportation 5
Patient and compassionate	Patient and compassionate 1	Patient and compassionate 2	Patient and compassionate 3	Patient and compassionate 4	Patient and compassionate 5
Good sense of humour	Good sense of humour 1	Good sense of humour 2	Good sense of humour 3	Good sense of humour 4	Good sense of humour 5
Flexible	Flexible 1	Flexible 2	Flexible 3	Flexible 4	Flexible 5
Being on time	Being on time 1	Being on time 2	Being on time 3	Being on time 4	Being on time 5
Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes)	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 1	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 2	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 3	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 4	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 5
Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 1	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 2	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 3	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 4	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 5
Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner)	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 1	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 2	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 3	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 4	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 5
Phone skills	Phone skills 1	Phone skills 2	Phone skills 3	Phone skills 4	Phone skills 5
Computer skills	Computer skills 1	Computer skills 2	Computer skills 3	Computer skills 4	Computer skills 5