Future Estheticians: Know What Questions To Ask Before Accepting A Job

There will come a time in every esthetician's career journey that they will meet Crazy Carla owner of Medical Wellness Spa ( fictitious name) who seems like the greatest employer ever; who owns a spa with all the bells and whistles; and who actually cares what YOU think and feel. At least that is what you thought when you first were hired: NEWSFLASH--she is a fraud!

Unfortunately, just as we estheticians are interviewed for jobs we NEED to interview our employers as well. Many new spas can barely keep their doors open the first year of business; many will close at or before their first year in business; and some will have the stupidity to open a spa with zero industry experience. You, an unsuspecting future employee interview with an owner that has no business operating a spa, and you think you hit the jackpot when you might have actually boarded a sinking ship! Now, with that said, it doesn't mean all new spas are going out of business because that just isn't true, but their are some red flags to look for.

When you interview, it is important to ask some informational questions to see if the spa is the right fit for you, and to protect your own financial well being. The health of your spa is vital to your success, a poorly run spa will equal a very small paycheck.

Here are some questions to ask your future employer:

(1) How long has this spa been opened? Redflag-opened only a short time!

(2) Have you owned other spas? Redflag-never owned anything before!

(3) What did you do in the industry previously?Redflag-worked as a dental assistant prior to opening spa!

(4) What percentage of appointments are booked weekly? Redflag-scratches head in confusion!

...REMEMBER...ask these questions diplomatically and respectfully...you are asking these questions for your own protection, but you don't want to reveal that to the employer. You want to broach this delicately and ask as if you are asking informationally instead of sizing up their establishment. If you offend the employer you may not get the job so tread carefully.