GUIDE Associate Application

GUIDE HAIR SALON ASSOCIATE APPLICATION

This information is private & confidential
Please answer each question completely and as honestly as possible.

The associate program is for stylists that have recently graduated or one year of working experience.

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* 1. Please answer the following questions:

What position are you applying for?

Applicant Name:

Home Address:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Social Media links:

Hair School Attended/ Attending:

Current Employer (if applicable):

Current Position or Title (if applicable)?

When did you graduate hairschool/ when are you planning on graduating hair school?

Tell us about your background in the Industry, what made you decide to be a hairdresser?

What is most important to you in your career? What expectations do you have?

What three goals do you have for your career over the next 6 months?

How do you plan to reach those goals?

Where would you like to be in 5 years?

What works to motivate you?

What do you most want to get out of working at our business?

How will I know if our place of business is working for you?

Tell me about the BEST SERVICE you have ever had (salon, restaurant, retail etc.)?

Tell me about the WORST SERVICE you have ever had (salon, restaurant, retail etc.)?

What would you say your strength has been in hairschool?

What would you say your weakness has been in hairschool that you need the most guidance with?

What previous experience(if any) have you had with customer service?

What do you think the best way will be to grow your clientel?

Who are the top 3 hairstylists you look up to and why?

What class or training would you most like to attend?

What hobbies or activities are you involved in?

What activities did you most enjoy while growing up?

What is your favourite resource for hair education?

What are you most excited to do or learn now that you will be working?

What are you most nervous about now that you will be working?

How would your best friend describe you?

If someone gave you $500 right now what would you do with it?

What are your favourite businesses in Saskatoon?

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* 2. You need to know where you are starting at to get to where you want to go. Answer the following as best as you can.

What do you need to earn per month? $

What do you want to earn per month? $

How many days and hours would you like to work per week?

Do you have any commitments that would restrict you from working certain days/hours? If yes, what are they?

What retail lines have you worked with?

What colour lines have you worked with?

On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you with recommending retail?

If you scored below 10, what would make it a 10?

What do you currently do to market your business?

What other ideas do you have to grow your client base?

Are your friends and family supportive of your career choice?

Do you have friends and family ready and willing to be your models and or clients?

What are your top three strengths?

What are your top three areas for improvement?

What would an extraordinary salon experience feel/look like to you?

What are three things you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

If you could travel anywhere, where would you most want to go?

What types of trainings do you believe are essential to your success and why?

How would your previous owner/manager/teacher describe you?

How do you see yourself contributing to the growth of our Company?

What type of learner are you?

How do you prefer to receive feedback?

What motivates you? Challenge, teamwork, reward, purpose, freedom etc.

Describe in detail your Ideal Career and Workplace:

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* 3. SELF ASSESSMENT- Please rate your Skill Level in each of these areas from 1-5 (5 being highest and the best)

	1	2	3	4	5
Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets)	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 1	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 2	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 3	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 4	Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate your feelings, concerns and upsets) 5
Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 1	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 2	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 3	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 4	Ability to connect with others and create long-term relationships 5
Time management	Time management 1	Time management 2	Time management 3	Time management 4	Time management 5
Organizational skills	Organizational skills 1	Organizational skills 2	Organizational skills 3	Organizational skills 4	Organizational skills 5
Attention to details (getting it done right the first time)	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 1	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 2	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 3	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 4	Attention to details (getting it done right the first time) 5
Positive attitude	Positive attitude 1	Positive attitude 2	Positive attitude 3	Positive attitude 4	Positive attitude 5
Loyalty to team and company	Loyalty to team and company 1	Loyalty to team and company 2	Loyalty to team and company 3	Loyalty to team and company 4	Loyalty to team and company 5
Passion & enthusiasm	Passion & enthusiasm 1	Passion & enthusiasm 2	Passion & enthusiasm 3	Passion & enthusiasm 4	Passion & enthusiasm 5
Reliability	Reliability 1	Reliability 2	Reliability 3	Reliability 4	Reliability 5
Selling skills	Selling skills 1	Selling skills 2	Selling skills 3	Selling skills 4	Selling skills 5
Customer service skills (making clients the top priority)	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 1	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 2	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 3	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 4	Customer service skills (making clients the top priority) 5
Ongoing education and personal development	Ongoing education and personal development 1	Ongoing education and personal development 2	Ongoing education and personal development 3	Ongoing education and personal development 4	Ongoing education and personal development 5
Professional demeanor	Professional demeanor 1	Professional demeanor 2	Professional demeanor 3	Professional demeanor 4	Professional demeanor 5
Follow through	Follow through 1	Follow through 2	Follow through 3	Follow through 4	Follow through 5
Taking pride in how you look professionally	Taking pride in how you look professionally 1	Taking pride in how you look professionally 2	Taking pride in how you look professionally 3	Taking pride in how you look professionally 4	Taking pride in how you look professionally 5
Personal hygiene	Personal hygiene 1	Personal hygiene 2	Personal hygiene 3	Personal hygiene 4	Personal hygiene 5
Self-motivated and pro-active	Self-motivated and pro-active 1	Self-motivated and pro-active 2	Self-motivated and pro-active 3	Self-motivated and pro-active 4	Self-motivated and pro-active 5
Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes)	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 1	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 2	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 3	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 4	Team player (WIT: Whatever it takes) 5
Lead a balanced life	Lead a balanced life 1	Lead a balanced life 2	Lead a balanced life 3	Lead a balanced life 4	Lead a balanced life 5
Respected by others	Respected by others 1	Respected by others 2	Respected by others 3	Respected by others 4	Respected by others 5
Inspiring and uplifting to be around	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 1	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 2	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 3	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 4	Inspiring and uplifting to be around 5
Financially responsible and stable	Financially responsible and stable 1	Financially responsible and stable 2	Financially responsible and stable 3	Financially responsible and stable 4	Financially responsible and stable 5
Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 1	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 2	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 3	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 4	Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable 5
Keeping workspace clean and organized	Keeping workspace clean and organized 1	Keeping workspace clean and organized 2	Keeping workspace clean and organized 3	Keeping workspace clean and organized 4	Keeping workspace clean and organized 5
Reliable transportation	Reliable transportation 1	Reliable transportation 2	Reliable transportation 3	Reliable transportation 4	Reliable transportation 5
Patient and compassionate	Patient and compassionate 1	Patient and compassionate 2	Patient and compassionate 3	Patient and compassionate 4	Patient and compassionate 5
Good sense of humour	Good sense of humour 1	Good sense of humour 2	Good sense of humour 3	Good sense of humour 4	Good sense of humour 5
Flexible	Flexible 1	Flexible 2	Flexible 3	Flexible 4	Flexible 5
Being on time	Being on time 1	Being on time 2	Being on time 3	Being on time 4	Being on time 5
Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes)	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 1	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 2	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 3	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 4	Coachable (Ability to hear and accept constructive feedback and make necessary changes) 5
Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 1	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 2	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 3	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 4	Organizing your day based on priorities & proceeding in order of importance 5
Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner)	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 1	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 2	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 3	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 4	Honour your time commitments (complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner) 5
Phone skills	Phone skills 1	Phone skills 2	Phone skills 3	Phone skills 4	Phone skills 5
Computer skills	Computer skills 1	Computer skills 2	Computer skills 3	Computer skills 4	Computer skills 5