MSN Home  |  My MSN  |  Hotmail
Sign in to Windows Live ID Web Search:   
go to MSNGroups 
Free Forum Hosting
 
Important Announcement Important Announcement
The MSN Groups service will close in February 2009. You can move your group to Multiply, MSN’s partner for online groups. Learn More
Salon Talk[email protected] 
  
What's New
  
  Salon Talk  
  Guidelines  
  Messages  
  General  
  Hair Color Help  
  Vent it Here  
  Color Formulas  
  Classifieds  
  Pictures  
  Chat Room  
    
    
  Upcoming Events  
  Member Profile  
  Booth Renter's Sample Agreement  
  Links  
  IBS New York 2008 Hair Show  
  
  
  Tools  
 
Vent it Here : Interviewing
Choose another message board
 
     
Reply
 Message 1 of 5 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nicknameprimpsalon  (Original Message)Sent: 11/20/2004 3:14 AM
I really hate interviewing, I have decided to take on a nail tech. They are soooo hard to find here but luckily I found one, but man there are some winners out there. No offense but I interviewed this girl and she did not even represent the beauty industry at all.  First she came in with dissheveled hair/ no makeup/ no nails. No polish, I asked everyone that interviewed to bring a few items for a mini mani, so I can test it out, her stuff was dirty. It like had dirt and dust on the top. The lotion smelled foul like old, she couldn't polish, and she aked me if I paid hourly.  I told her on the phone the details of the position, and I pay commission. I just don't get it. Then she told me she was also a tattoo artist/ piercer and if I needed any of those services in my salon shed be available.  I mean I don't think my insurance let alone...is that legal??? Anyway crazy huh, what the local paper brings in.  I only interviewed 3 people and the others were normal but sheesh.  


First  Previous  2-5 of 5  Next  Last 
Reply
 Message 2 of 5 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknamejzstylinSent: 11/20/2004 4:26 AM
You should of stopped her right in her tracks coming in there all busted up on an interview.  I don't wear make-up, just clear polish, but when I come in you best believe I am well presented. Some people aer just bammas' (if this is a new word for you aka trifling).  I didn't realize that there are many people who really dont' care about there appearance nor how they come across.  I have my bad days, but on an interview.  You should of told her how she looked to get her prepared for her next job.  And since you knew she wasn't going to be hired I would of told if I hire you of course you can get paid by the hour - paid for saying out my salon !  Yeah right!

Reply
 Message 3 of 5 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameStarliteny1Sent: 11/20/2004 4:50 AM
Yes, it's not a good idea to go to an interview looking like she did. She actually had alot of nerve showing up like that. You want someone who cares enough about her appearence, that means she cares about her job. If her tools were that dirty, that shows how she would be when she works! Not the impression you would want to give in your salon, it reflects on you. I'm sure you could find someone who cares about making an impression more than she did. Good luck!
 
 

Reply
 Message 4 of 5 in Discussion 
From: Candy_CutsSent: 4/4/2005 6:49 AM
 I know this was sent awhile ago, as I am new and reading through all the complaints and identifying with them in one way or another, this one in particular caught my attention.  Especially being when I go for an interview I seem to go all out I have made brochures, questionaires, and go in prepared for anything............to hear about this person bothers me.  I wonder if she had a license in the first place...........?
 
I recently went looking for a new job, and I couldn't believe this one owner.....horrible experiance........after responding to an ad that claimed to be upscale salon, when I walked in to this very open/empty/dirty salon in a strip mall.  One person was there (the owner) who had purple long dirty nails, bright red/orange lipstick, matted bleached dried out hair with at least 3 inch roots, leopard pants, and the rest I can't remember but my god anyway, she had me fill out an application, and while she finished with her client, then walked up to me and asked how long have you been licensed?  NO hello, intro nothing.......and I told her two years, and she gave me walk around the shop, then i saw how bad the place was, falling cabinet facing, dirty towels ready to be reused, color room was a disaster..........then she asked for the application back and noticed I didn't fill in my social security #, I told her I didn't feel comfortable putting that down right now, until a decision was made about employment she threw her pencil down, it flew across the room, and she turned into jekal and hyde screamed well if you don't trust me, then I don't want you working for me.........i inched for the door and told her to have a nice day..........thanks for letting me vent........some people are from mars

Reply
 Message 5 of 5 in Discussion 
From: longnailsSent: 4/19/2005 5:08 AM
I read articals like yours alot it seems. Sad isn't it. To think one would apply for a job with dirty implements, and lets not forget her appearance! That is sooooo important in this field. The money we demand, and how we look to the public, as well as our talent should matter the most. If I had someone come to my shop not dressed right , and their nails not done, sorry to say, but you wouldn't stand a chance... When you represent this industry, LOOK like it!! I can't say it enough. Thats what gives Techs bad names, and when clients come to a salon, they want to see style, as well as nails, that are manicured/polished, with the latest trends, how many times do you hear,from you clients, So, whats new? Then the door is open, right. There are great Manicurist out there, so please don't give up, and good luck......Longnails

First  Previous  2-5 of 5  Next  Last 
Return to Vent it Here