Barbers
Barber, Barber Shop Operator, Master Barber, Stylist
see titles from the Navy.
Barber
What they do:
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.
On the job, you would:
- Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
- Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
- Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
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Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Self Control
- Concern for Others
- Cooperation
- Integrity
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Point of sale POS software
- Point of sale POS payment software
Word processing software
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certificate after high school or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$25,760
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Navy.
