Friday, 20 February 2015

Finding a job!

Task 3 




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 =)

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




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