Tips to Get a Job at a Med-Spa

So you want to work for a med-spa? How can you get your foot in the door of a med-spa if you are fresh out of school? Well, it takes a little luck and knowing how to make yourself med-spa ready.

(1) Ask for a recommendation letter from your esthetics teacher which outlines exactly what type of chemical peels and Microdermabrasion you did, and WHAT A GREAT STUDENT you've been.

(2) Take an advanced class in chemical peels, medical esthetics, or microdermabrasion at advanced training centers. Most of these classes are just one day certificate classes. Ex: International Dermal Institute, Catherine Hinds, Von Lee and many more!

(3) Familiarize yourself with medical terminology. Take an online class, or buy a book at the local bookstore in the medical/nursing section. If you are very serious consider working on your Medical Assistant Certificate and let the employers know you are pursuing that degree as well.

(4) Learn about physician grade product lines (Obagi, Glyton, Avene', Skinceuticals and the list goes on) and have some basic knowledge of medical grade lines, and what makes them different than traditional product lines.

(5) If you still can't get a job at a med-spa go into med-spas and introduce yourself. Ask the manager if they would consider allowing you to work as an esthetics associate under the main esthetician. This might not pay much or anything, but getting your foot in the door to gain valuable experience is priceless.

(6) If you still have zero luck landing a job in the med-spa arena consider searching for newly established cosmetic surgeon's or dermatologist's office. Why? Well, many new doctors can't afford to bring on an esthetician while starting their practice, but if you are willing to work as an independent contractor on call until he builds his business you might have a nice, new place to hang your license.

It isn't necessarily easy landing a job in a med-spa fresh out of school, but it is not impossible!