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TSPA Nampa Nail Tech Chapter 20, 21, 22
TSPA Nampa Nail Tech Chapter 20, 21, 22
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seeking employment on the job the salon business
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When is a potential employer allowed to ask how old you are?
never
if your are younger than 21
if your appear younger than 18
if you are older than 65
2
When you visit a salon for networking purposes, what should you bring?
you resume
your cover letter
a checklist
your portfolio
3
where are you most likely to find a value-priced nail salon?
in a luxury hotel
in a busy shopping center
in an office tower
in its own building
4
When invited to ask the interviewer a question, it is inappropriate to ask:
How frequently does the salon advertise?
Is there room for advancement?
How long does a nail technician typically work here?
How much are the other technicians paid?
5
What is the standard retail sales commission for a nail technicians?
50 percent
5 percent
10 percent
15 percent
6
It is illegal for a potential employer to ask which question?
are you a drug or tobacco user?
Which languages are you fluent?
Are you authorized to work in the US?
What is your medical history?
7
When should you begin your job search?
after identifying the job you want long term
after landing your first job
after graduation
before graduation
8
The hourly rate for new nail techs is usually based on:
the minimum wage
your work experience
the size of your client base
the quality of your education
9
Rent a station in a salon is also known as _____rental.
chair
storefront
salon
product
10
the benefits of working in a large national salon chain does NOT include:
additional paid traing
management opportunities
choosing your own hours and services offered
secure pay and benefits
11
What does LLC stand for?
Legal liability corporation
Limited liability company
Limited liability corporation
Legal liability company
12
It is important that nail technicians be loyal to:
their coworkers
the salon's suppliers
the salon and its management
their clients only
13
One way to increase your income is to:
sell less retail
work more hours
spend more money
lower your service prices
14
Mid-priced full-service salons:
offer a very limited menu of services
do not offer UV or LED gels services
typically do not sell retail products
run strong marketing programs
15
The average independent salon has ____ manicure tables and pedicure stations.
three
two
five
eight
16
Which of the following is not a good study habit?
Reviewing past quizzes and test
listening carefully in class without taking notes
Developing a vocabulary list
clarifying information by asking questions
17
Which of the following need NOT be included in your portfolio?
high school diploma
middle school diploma
nail school diploma
college diplomas, if applicable
18
When taking your licensing exam, it is recommended that you:
answer the questions in the order they appear on the test
only answer a question if you are certain you are correct
answer the hardest questions first
answer the easiest questions first
19
Skills that you have mastered on other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are call____ skills.
transitional
transferable
professional
innate
20
When preparing your resume, you should:
make it at least three pages long
print it on standard printer or copy paper
make it as detailed as possible
list recent and relevant work experience
21
The term____ refers to what you will actually get paid for your work.
compensation
commossion
salary
fringe benefits
22
The salary-plus-commission compensation structure is often used to:
attract new clients to the salon
encourage underperforming nail techs to leave the salon
save the salon money
motivate nail techs to perform more services
23
_______ is not good for the people around you.
confidence
anxiety
assertiveness
conflict
24
what is a stem?
a definition
a correct answer
a question or problem
an incorrect answer
25
When preparing your resume, it is recommended that you:
include salary references
exclude professional references
focus on caree goals
stress education over accomplishments
26
It is recommended that you network with mentors, nail professionals, educators and:
neighbors
friends
classmates
family members
27
It is recommended that you increase your prices:
as often as possible
never
every few months
every year or two
28
When you network:
search through newspapers and trade publication looking for a job
go out relax and forget your responsibilities for a while
put together materials for your employment portfolio
establish contacts that may eventually lead to a job
29
It is recommended that you begin an accomplishment statement with an action verb such as:
developed
did
was
had
30
When answering a question at an interview, it is recommended that you speak no longer than ____ at a time.
30 seconds
3 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
31
The practical exam:
tests your skills at performing the services you were taught in school
can be taken in place of the written exam
is primarily a test of your understanding of technical terminology
can be taken online
32
When you inform the client about the product without stressing that she purchase it is known as:
a deceptive approach
a soft sell
a hard sell
an aggressive approach
33
Nail techs may be paid an hourly wage until____ built.
stamina is
technical skills are
a client base
confidence is
34
When you go to an interview, you should remember to bring personal identification, a copy of your cover letter, and:
your resume
personal calling card
your high school transcript
your birth certificate
35
A _____ is a business owned and operated by one person.
limited liability company
sole proprietorship
partnership
corporation
36
Once you have assembled your portfolio, you should ask yourself:
is the cover of my portfolio the right color
should I send a copy of my portfolio with my cover letter
should I send my portfolio in place of my resume
does my portfolio accurately portray me and my caree skills
37
In a booth rental agreement, a nail technician does not usually:
pay a weekly fee for use of the booth
become haer own boss
srt her own hours of operation
pay the building rent
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Booth renting is also known as:
station rental
subletting
salon rental
franchising
39
What is a salon owner's top financial priority?
Utilities, including heat, electricity and water
payroll obligations
rent or mortgage payment
Tas obligations
40
Which term refers to having the drive to take the necessary action to achieve a goal?
communication
motivation
sloth
integrity
41
To best serve you clients, it is recommended that you:
remember that learning stops when you graduate from school
show respect only to those people you genuinely like.
be a constructive problem solver
say whatever you feel the listener wants to hear
42
With commission-payment structure, who provides the products needed to preform the nail service
the nail tech
the salon
the client
the vendor
43
When you are paid by the hour, it is called:
minimum wage
salary plus commission
a commission
an hourly rate
44
Tips are:
income that replaces your salary
subtracted from your salary
income in addition to your regular income
income that replaces your commission
45
When you accept a job, you will NOT be expected to
perform services asked of you
conduct your business professionally
ignore conflict
behave appropiately
46
Having a self-confident attitude does not include:
being alert
having test day anxiety
remain calm
being ready for the challenge
47
The majority of professional nail salons are:
salon franchises
small independent salons
independent salon chains
large national salon chains
48
As an employee in a service business, your work primarily revolves around:
making yourself happy
keeping your station clean
stocking products
serving your clients
49
Tips must be tracked and:
shared with your coworkers
reported on your income tax return
shared with the employer
put in the bank
50
Evaluations are commonly scheduled ____ after hiring.
one month
six months
three months
two weeks