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Old 01-24-2005, 02:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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hey, im 17, and i love to go tanning. i just graduated high school early and im looking for a job...i would really like one at a tanning salon. i already know how most of it works, because i go so often.

i wanted to know if there was anything you salon owners looked for when hiring.

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The one absoulte thing you should never ever ever do is call a salon and ask if they are hiring!!! I am just going to tell you the things not to do. Don't dress like your going out on the town for a night, where a nice shirt, COVERING YOUR BOOBS AND TUMMY, nice fitting jeans, not some much make-up that it looks like you need a jack hammer to get it off!! Don't just walk in and hand a resume to the person at the front then stare blanky at them, say something, like may I please speak with your manager or Hello my name is _______ and I'd like to apply for a part-time postion with your company or whatever and say it with confidence, don't stare at the floor and talk to your shoes!!!!
Ok I did tell you things to do but still my best advice, is be yourself. Don't go in there with a big head, thinking you know everything about tanning, first impressions are everything, so just be yourself, and SMILE SMILE SMILE!!!!!
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thanks for the information.
but i do have one more question. why should i never call and ask if they are hiring?
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Old 01-24-2005, 04:34 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
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It's been my experience that if you call my salon and ask me if I'm hiring, I will tell you no. The work is done by the person coming into the store, making the effort, dressing nice (as neon stated), and speaking with the manager. That is what impresses....calling on the phone shows that you don't really want to make an effort. That's my opinion, and why I will tell them on the phone I'm not hiring.
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Ditto what TotalEclipse said!
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I can not stand being busy with customers & having to run & answer the phone just to hear "Are you hiring?"!!!! Drives me nuts.

DO NOT:
come in & interrupt me if I am with a customer or on the phone
ask how much it pays before I even interview you
come in with a group of friends to fill out the application
have your parent call & try to "pull" any strings
come in with your parent & let them do all the talking
just stand there

DO:
make eye contact
smile
be friendly
TALK!!!
be respectful
turn in a neat application

I personally am looking for someone who is talkative, friendly, & MATURE!! A salesperson!!

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I like the people that come in and have been tanning, but not at your salon and ask for a job. Sorry we are not hiring. Go ask the salon your tanning at for a job!!!!!
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thanks to everyone. there are so many tannings salons where i live (myrtle beach) and i was planning on calling a few. of coarse i would have come there to get the application. but i guess calling is now not an option.

i would love to work at a tanning salon and you guys have given some great advice.
i basically would also like to know what you like to see on the actual application...
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This is the "Vision Statement" that I use in my video store and salon and is the very first thing I give to a prospective employee. What you read below should answer many of your questions if you were applying at my salon. I have not changed some of the wording to reflect the salon but it still serves it's purpose.


The 1st Run Video Vision Statement

We at 1st Run Video are here for a purpose. Working here is something special. Each of us cares about the quality of the work we do. We care about the impression we make on others. We care about the other members of the 1st Run Video team. And we especially care about each of the many 1st Run Video Customers.

We are interested in building meaningful relationships with each other as co-workers, team members and human beings. We value long-term goals over short-term vision. We see each other as a family and as such respect each other in our similarities and our differences.

Customer service is not a trendy catch phrase, but rather a way of life here. Serving others is above all else our primary focus. We believe sincerely that we can always better our level of skill and competence. In doing this we not only build a superior business, but also improve the community we live in.

We value each other. We value the contribution we each make. Our customers value us as well. They choose to do business here because of who we are and how we treat them. It’s more than a business transaction, it is a friendship.

It’s all about doing something worthwhile. Nothing truly worthwhile in life is easy to attain. We will work hard to achieve this vision. We will be rewarded with money of course, but more importantly with truly great experiences and satisfying relationships.

What does this vision statement mean to current and future employees?

First and foremost, it means that we want to establish deeper relationships with everyone. We want to create jobs that are both more meaningful and more rewarding. We want to create a sense of ownership in every team member. Team members should have a desire to improve their service skills. Not just because this is good for the business, but also because they understand the value of learning on their lives in general, now and in the future.

Ask yourself these questions, and be honest with yourself:

Do you really enjoy helping other people?
Do you truly feel satisfied “making someone’s day”?
Are you naturally outgoing and friendly, or is it an effort for you to smile?
Do you like the idea of being part of a team, dedicated to a common goal?

The answers to these questions will indicate if you will be comfortable working at 1st Run Video. Not everyone can fully appreciate this vision. And this is okay. Because we respect others, we can accept that others may have different values and a different vision. It would be unproductive for us to hire these alternate views on to our team and so we encourage them to find a supportive environment for themselves elsewhere.



What expectations will the team have of you?

Above all else a positive attitude. This means an outgoing friendly personality, and a smile (a real one, not a phony pasted on smile)

A professional image. Because we respect others we take our appearance seriously. We maintain a strict dress code.

A willingness to work. This means being available when you’re needed. Just as you would help a friend or relative in need, your team needs to count on you. And this of course means you can count on them.

A willingness to learn. The finest teacher in the world cannot educate someone who doesn’t want to learn. We will show you how to serve customers. You must show us that you’re willing to learn.

There are many policies and procedures you will be expected to learn. We will be there to support you, to train you, and to help you grow. We want to see you excel. We want you to be the best at what you do, and earn as much as you possibly can.

What expectations should you have of 1st Run Video?

Above all else you will be treated with respect, you will be part of the best customer service team in North Carolina. Maybe even in the world!

We will support you with all the training you need to achieve at your highest potential.

We will do our very best to accommodate your need for flexible scheduling. Understanding that the customer’s need to be served has the highest priority.

We will maintain a supportive, enjoyable, safe and fun work environment.

We will reward your good efforts with a competitive wage.

Additional benefits include purchase discounts, free movie rentals and paid vacation for full time employees after a year of service.



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First Impression means everything. You never know the if the person you are talking to is the one who does the interviewing. We always hire our clients. go to a couple salons and see which one you would like to work at, tan there, get to know the employees, owners, and how the salon works. Then ask for if they need help.
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