Cosmetology Ch 31: On the Job

In searching for a salon, it is important to find one that _______.

• pays the highest wage
• matches your preferences
• expects minimum performance
• requires no license

A new graduate is likely to begin with an entry-level job that __________.

• requires performing services for which the graduate is not licensed
• can only be performed by those with more skills and experience
• is unpaid for a year or as otherwise specified by a contract
• involves services that are not necessarily the graduate’s first choice

What is an important difference between cosmetology school and working in a salon?

• Cosmetology school is a more forgiving environment.
• Cosmetology school is less flexible.
• Rescheduling is easier in salons.
• Salons offer more opportunities to fix mistakes or misjudgments.

In any service industry, putting clients first is __________ .

• secondary
• risky
• overrated
• required

Being punctual at work is respectful to your clients and _____.

• neighboring establishments
• their friends
• your coworkers
• your extended family

In the salon, striving to help, pitching in, sharing knowledge, and being positive are all signs of being a __________.

• competitive colleague
• boss’s pet
• team player
• good client

What should be included in a job description?

• Duties and responsibilities
• Personal budgets
• Calendar of activities
• Schedule of time off

The most reliable way to be compensated in an entry-level position is _____.

• hourly salary
• commission
• cash only
• by month

Compensation with base pay and a percentage of sales is called _____.

• tips plus salary
• retail plus tips
• salary plus commission
• commission only

In addition to your regular compensation, your tips are ______.

• taxable up to $400
• reported as income
• declared but not taxed
• not taxed at all