Expenditure and income templates

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Expenditure database template 

Income database template

Risk Assessment

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A risk assessment is the process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in a job.

you can find more information here, but the general gist of it is:

firstly you identify the hazards and understand what the risks are (trust me everything is a risk) next you need to identify who could be effected by these hazards? both your client and you could be effected by products or breathe in substances or trip over equipment. identify the risk factor! is it a high medium or low risk. Once you have identified all the risks you can take actions to reduce or eliminate the risk

Here is my example of a risk assessment. 

Health and saftey

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So anyone can pick up a brush an class themselves a make-up artist (and trust me they do) you don't have to have a license or even of had training but it wouldn't make  a good make-up artist or a safe one! I certainly wouldn't trust someone who hadn't been taught the Health and safety of being a make-up artist, it's a a massive part of the job. When you're working on someone's skin face and around their eyes you have to be careful, especially when using the weird and wonderful products that we do. It's not just that, even your kit bags or bowls of water or cable present a risk! Accidents waiting to happen.  

So let's start with COSHH it is law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and also the only health and safety term people remember. Cosh is all about how you protect yourself and others and prevent or reduce exposure to hazardous substances when working with /storing chemical based products.  

It involves:

·         finding out what the health hazards are

·         deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment)

·         providing control measures to reduce harm to health

·         PPE Personal protection equipment i.e. wearing appropriate protection; goggles, aprons, gloves, etc.

·         ventilating rooms or wearing masks

·         Avoiding/cleaning up spills 

·         Hygiene. 

·         planning for emergencies.

Remember though  that hazards and risks are not limited to substances labelled as ‘hazardous'. 

Don’t stick pins in your client like a voodoo doll! 

Hair pins and some combs can be very pointy and sharp, take care not to stab your client especially be aware of areas such as the eyes”. If your wigs are secured to blocks using pins make sure you have removed them all before use. The same goes for cutting hair always be careful with scissors around your client and yourself (don't run with scissors kids) that's another thing always keep these items out of reach of children. Whilst we're talking about hair remember to consider temperature when straightening, curling or hair drying too hot and you could burn your client.

You would also do well to learn about contagious conditions, infection, illness or disease and how to identify them. Anybody could be carrying infections! keep your brushes clean and your products don't contaminate them! or else you could easily pass these things on, there is nothing glamorous about anything contagious

   

Business Card Template

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So we have spoken about the benefits of business cards and a few estimates for having them printed, Business cards can be expensive, but they can be extremely beneficial to you.

They should include your name and title (Make-up Artist) and contact details and if you have a website or blog put that on their too.

You can design the layout and text however you like them, but just remember to keep them professional! Also select a strong image from your portfolio to use on the front and also to add to your brand personality and professionalism get a logo and put that on there too.

So with that all in mind I Jumped onto Vista print to through together an example template to show you. Using an on-line service is so simple it gives you a variety of different template options which you can then tweak to how you want it. I have gone for a double sided business card so that I can have an image form my portfolio nice and large on one side without cramping in my logo and contact details which are now on the other side.

I have kept it fairly simple just as an example, however, if I  were to print these cards I would like the font to match the font of my logo and I would also like the background to be black to match the background of my portfolio image. 

Advertising Companies.

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Companies that specialise in advertising

Moo Business Cards are high quality, double sided Business Cards MOO gives you the option of having a different image on every card in the pack. The benefit of Moo is the also print your business cards double sided for no extra cost unlike other companies

Based on 50 standard Business cards double sided on 350gsm premium paper, these are there prices:

Other products they offer are:

• Luxe Business Cards

• MiniCards

• Luxe Notecards

• Flyers

• Postcards

• Stickers and Labels

• Gift Cards

• greeting cards

• letter heads

To have 50 matte DL flyers printed by MOO the prices are:

Instant Print  

100 Standard one sided business cards on 450 gsm stock from instant print plus with standard shipping would cost you £19.99  unfortunately you cannot print one set with more than one picture, If you have multiple designs you have to have them made separately.

Other services they provide are:

• Flyers
• FoldedLeaflets
• Business Cards
• Posters
• TableTalkers
• Stickers
• Roller Banners
• Letterheads

Vista print 

What products do Vista Print offer? well ... enjoy this list of services that could help you business.

• Business Cards
• Appointment Cards
• Websites
• Website Design Services
• Social Media Marketing
• Flyers
• Postcards
• Brochures
• Gift Certificates
• Loyalty Cards
• Banners
• Advertising Boards
• Plastic Signs
• Posters
• Address Labels
• Logo Design

If your looking for prices for business cards well then here you go 

Cover Letter

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What is a Cover letter?

Well put simply it is a letter you send with your CV to provide a little bit of additional information about yourself,  your skills and your experience. A good cover letter also explains the reasons for your interest in the job.

So without further ado... I selected one of the job advertisements I found previously and wrote a cover letter as if I were applying for the position. 

Chloe Stothard
Street name
Town
County
Post Code
Home Phone
Mobile

To whom it may concern,

Please accept the enclosed CV  as an application for the post advertised for a Part time Smash box Crew Member at Swindon Brunel Plaza.

I am currently studying a HND in Media Make-up and the nature of my course has prepared me for this position. My skill set includes bridal makeup, fashion makeup, theatrical makeup, character makeup and special effects make-up.

I have also gained retail experience in a variety of different environments over the past seven years. I am a highly enthusiastic individual who consistently delivers excellent customer service.

With my strong background and experience in retail, coupled with my make-up and fashion skills and knowledge, I am confident that I am a good match for this role and would thoroughly enjoy this position within your store.

My CV provides additional information on my background, qualifications and other transferable skills. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this vacancy in an interview.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Chloe Stothard

I have addressed the letter to whom it may concern , however, it is always best to find out who you are actually writing to, as my example job is actually an on-line application their is no name given. 

I have stared by confirming what position I am applying for as this makes it easier for employees if they have more than one vacancy. I't also shows that my cover letter has been tailored specifically for this role. 

You should create separate cover letters for each job you apply for to tailor them to each jobs specific requirements.  However  if you really want to work for a company but there are no jobs advertised, you may also have a letter of interest, or a speculative cover letter, this is an application to inquire about possible job openings.

I read the job description and picked out what the company were looking for and then evidenced it in the letter. So this role is for a make-up artist on a retail counter so i have included both information about my course and make-up skills and also my retail experience. 

Finding a job!

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Coming out of education and finding a job can be very daunting and difficult! 

Of course if you market and advertise yourself correctly as we have gone over in previous posts there are some people that will come to you with jobs but probably not till your well known and I certainly wouldn't rely on that alone

Luckily there are a lot of different sources for finding jobs.  Newspapers, company websites, Window advertisements, recruitment websites, recruitment agencies, forums and of course word of mouth after all they say it's not what you know it's who you know!

So from a quick search of a couple different sources I have come up with these

As a Smashbox Crew Member you have the reputation for being both approachable and enthusiastic to customers and colleagues and see yourselves as an ambassador of both Smashbox and Boots - ensuring customers enjoy their shopping experience.You’ll be full of energy and always looking to find out about the next new thing that’s coming and the latest styles and fashions. You are passionate about learning the best make-up techniques and you won't be able to wait to get back to store to share these new products and techniques with your customers. You’ll use tablet technology to bring the brand to life with your customers and to have an online connection with them."

From a search on Gum Tree (forum) I came across this A Trainee stylist at PanacheDisplay Wigs a specialist manufacturer of handmade wigs London

The advertisement tells me to apply for the role by emailing a copy of my CV along with a covering letter.

"Our candidate must be creative and preferably have experience in wig production and styling, must be able to work independently and as part of a team working to deadlines.

Experience of hair dressing and working with different fibres other than hair is an advantage."

These are some requirements stated in the advertisement these let me know essentially what I should evidence in my cover letter and CV.

A search of the company website for Boots turned out this Crew Member in Swindon for Smashbox , fashion forward cosmetics company.

this part of the advertisement tells you what they expect from applicants "

With your passion for the latest fashion forward make-up trends you will provide exemplary customer service by ensuring that your customers select the right products for them, to make them look and feel better than ever before. Your reputation for outstanding customer service and on trend make-up advice will ensure that you build up a regular customer base who will visit you time and time again, eager to here the latest make-up style advice and buy the latest must have products.

Again this is what I would evidence in my Cover letter and Cv.

So my last job I found was essentially through a modern equivalent of "Word of mouth" Dave Elsey posted a Facebook status about a job, which was then shared by Ellie Baskerville and then seen by me =)

 Dave Elsey

16 February at 11:44 · Edited · 

Hi creature crews...., looking for hair knotters, wig makers, hair punchers, and fabricators to work with me on Beauty and the Beast. Apply to Dave@igorstudios.com ASAP! Must be able to work in the United Kingdom.

If you are looking for Make-up artist jobs here are some links you may find helpful

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/make_up_artist_vacancy_sources.htm

http://www.theknowledgeonline.com/

http://www.stagejobspro.com/uk/

http://www.thestage.co.uk/recruitment/