Skincare Specialists
Aesthetician, Esthetician, Medical Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist
What they do:
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
On the job, you would:
- Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
- Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
- Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Concern for Others
- Self Control
- Integrity
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
certificate after high school
usually needed
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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