Almost Graduated beauty therapist

Could always work at the make-up counters in Myers or the like? Let us know how you go Melissa 😀 !

Oh yes darl, definately this type of work experience is far more valuable than the WE you have to do compulsary at school, this shows them you are really keen and willing to work for free to get the job of your dreams, good luck 🙂

well ive done all my work experience at college but i guess i could see about doing more.thanks

i have ajob just selling products at its only commission based so i hate it but ill be asking salons around me to see if i can working on a weekend for free. I would love to work for myer thats what i want in the long run. I did work t myer yesterday handng out samples but it was just for the day 🙁

MV09 how did you get that job i have looked on myer and stuff and they alll want 2 years with sales experience

Yup totally agree with Elmo & Mel.

Doing voluntary work is a big bonus and always looks impressive on your resume. The fact that you have done unpaid work and given up time to do it, Employers will look at that and see you are keen and hard working. It is something many companies look for when employing someone. And there are many places that are more than happy to have people help out for free.

Best of Luck and let us know how you go xo

I definately agree with Elmo, just go in and work for free for a few hours a week at your local salon, even if it is just cleaning up it is still considered experience in the actual salon, then you will also be able to get a good reference from that salon also, good luck darl 🙂

Audrey maybe try doing some work experience at places? It`s bloody hard out there – I just missed out on a job because of lack of experience in that area – yet I`m trying to change industries so of course I have no experience! And it was an entry level position so it wasn`t unreasonable for me to work in it – I had the job experience needed – just not industry. It`s really tough out there – hope you get something soon! 🙂

i have a cert IV in beauty therapy and i graduated in july and i am finding it impossible to get a job. salons wont give me a job cos i have no experience working in a salon but how am i meant to get experience if they wont give me a fricking chance???? ive applied locally, in sydney including djs and myer and nothing..ive had a few interviews and my interview technique is fine, ive been told, it just this whole competition between me and girls who actually have experience.someone suggested i make a portfolio of my work which may help but if anyone out there can help me, im getting desperate.thanks

hi melissa! i hope you`ve found someting by now! my friend`s sister did a whole make up course, she`s now working for Benefit @ myer city. I`m a cosmetics and fragrance brand ambassador for myer and dj, i get to work behind cosmetics counter as well and i dont` have any make up experience. or have a look at seek.com.au they always have beauty therapist positions. good luck 🙂

Good luck Melissa! Just keep trying – keep trawling those job ads! It`s not an easy time to find jobs at the moment – you just have to keep at it! 🙂