“INTERNS INJECT A MUCHNEEDED DOSE OF ENERGY AND INNOVATION INTO BEAUTY SUPPLY RETAIL BUSINESSES”

Although the beauty industry is dynamic and competitive, we don’t put enough thought into the people that we hire as our front-facing employees. It’s time to change that, and interns may be the way to go.

Today, we share insight into how to find the right interns and why exceptional talent acquisition matters.

Why Interns Are Valuable

Interns inject a much-needed dose of energy and innovation into beauty supply retail businesses. Interns are usually young, and they can bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge about the latest trends and technologies. Interns are also cost-effective, and they are usually paid less than a standard, fulltime employee. Justworks also explains that you may not be required to add your intern to your health insurance, depending on the duration of their employment.

The Onboarding Process

To streamline the onboarding process, make sure that you have your documents in order. You’ll need to have a formal agreement between yourself and your interns so that they understand everything from their expected compensation to what they can plan to get out of their experience with your organization. The easiest way to ensure that everyone is on the same page is to use PDFs and have your future recruits e-sign their documents. You can use a PDF filler for this process and then save your documents to submit to your HR department.

Attracting the Right Talent

Attracting the right talent begins by writing an effective job description. It is not enough to simply say, “I need an intern in the beauty business.” Your job description must detail the requirements and responsibilities of the job. By highlighting what you need, potential interns can best match their skills to your business. Remember, that your job title also matters. You’ll need to compress your job description into a compelling summary. Importantly, you also need to showcase your openings in places that your potential employees are likely to already be. The OTC Beauty Magazine is a great place for beauty shop owners to advertise.

Training

Training your employees, both interns and existing staff, is crucial to your business’s success. Well-trained employees are happier employees, and happier employees result in happier customers. In addition to your onboarding training, you also want to talk with your current employees at least once each year. Something else that you can do to ensure a happier,

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healthier workplace is to have a one-on-one with everyone at some point throughout the year. This is a valuable opportunity for you to receive feedback so that you can improve your operations for everyone.

How Working for You Can Benefit Your Interns

Interns in the beauty industry may be seeking a job from barber to cosmetology instructor to professional makeup artist. The time they get to spend in your business learning the ins and outs of the industry can help support them in their future endeavors. They can learn about the different types of makeup, selling products, and tools. They’ll also learn how to best interact with the public and benefit from your years of experience.

Hiring interns is great for your business, and it can help you grab future long-term employees before they get too far into the market. You will benefit from their enthusiasm, and they will benefit from your wisdom. To get the best interns, make sure that you have all of your documents in order, craft a job description that attracts the right people, and make sure that you prioritize training throughout their tenure with your company.

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BY DR. SHANESSA FENNER