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Posted on: February 21, 2014
Congratulations on your graduation and welcome to the world of massage and skin care. Your journey of success began the very first day or hour you choose to follow a career path that allows you to help people maintain and improve their skin and overall well being. The modern society is increasingly becoming reliant on the quickest fix and as a result people are more prone to stress and strain than ever before. Business is faster, towns are busier and the physical and emotional pressures of daily life are constantly immense. It is for this reason why an increasing number of people are seeking means of reducing the resulting tension. Your chances of success are boosted by the fact that skin care facilities and spas is where people run to unwind and relax. These facilities are overwhelmed with all kind of people ranging from workaholics, students, and parents and just about anyone. The rapid growth in the health and skin care industries, the sector is constantly on the lookout for graduates for purpose of recruitment. After completing your program, you may need to get a license that will allow you to practice in your state. Obviously license requirement will vary depending on the state you reside in or you plan to start working. Nevertheless, regardless of the state, most of them will include passing both written and practical exam. You need to learn the actual requirements for your state by contacting the state board who will provide you with detailed requirements.
Licensing requirements
Some employers will give you a job without a license but having one will enhance your chances of getting employed. Once you have been licensed to work in the skin care facility or spa, it is time to find a job. Most of the graduates are always worried about the lack of absence but that should not worry you. The majority of employers already know that your skills are not perfect yet and will therefore provide on the job training. This on the job training will expand on the skills and knowledge that you gained in college. At present, there are 47,600 skin care specialists within the United States of America. On the other hand, 2,040 new skin care specialists’ job openings are created each year. This means that after attaining professional qualifications and licensing when necessary, you stand a huge chance of landing a well paying and satisfying job in the skin care industry as soon as you graduate.
Full time or part time?
People in this industry usually work full time. Nevertheless, there are many part time opportunities that are available as well. You should however note that clients love fitting in their treatments around their work schedule. This means that you should be willing to work during the nights and weekends as they are the busiest times in a spa or salon. This should not be a cause for worry considering that you will have a flexible working schedule.
