Esthetician Job Descriptions
The esthetician performs facials, waxing and other body treatments for customers. He has a deep understanding of skin care, skin extraction techniques and body sanitation techniques.
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Job Responsibilities
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An esthetician performs facial and body treatments while complying with her employer's policies and local, state and federal health code regulations. She uses and maintains all equipment used during treatments. She educates customers in all services her employer offers. She cleans and sanitizes her work room after treatments. She serves as liaison between customers and management.
Job Opportunities
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Estheticians work in salons, beauty shops, spas and in nontraditional environments such as television and film production companies. A candidate seeking this type of employment can apply directly to the company, network or studio for which he would like to work. These types of opportunities are also advertised in the classified sections of local newspapers. Additionally, these roles may be posted on online job search boards such as Monster.com, Jobs.com and Careerbuilder.com. Professional organizations such as National Cosmetology Association offer many resources and networking opportunities for those actively seeking employment. Candidates may also find jobs posted on niche industry-specific job boards such as Estheticianjobs.com.
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Qualitative Requirements
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To be successful as an esthetician, a candidate must possess exceptional customer service skills. Additionally, she must enjoy working with people. She must have excellent interpersonal skills, as she will be working with customers of all demographics and will need to treat each in an affable, yet professional, manner. She must be able to administer all chemical treatments. She must also be physically able to operate mechanical equipment. She must be comfortable working atypical hours, such as nights and weekends.
Educational Requirements
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A candidate does not need to possess a four-year degree to work as an esthetician. She should have received a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, she should be formally educated in the art and science of skill care at an accredited proprietary or cosmetology school. She must also be licensed to practice as an esthetician within the state she would like to work.
Average Compensation
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In 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that skin care specialists earned an average hourly salary of $12.58. Additionally, they anticipate employment of skin care specialists to increase by 14 percent from 2006 through 2016.
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