Career Resource
3 Must Ask Questions for your Interview
Chelsea LeonBeauty Industry Recruiter You have landed the interview. Maximize this opportunity by asking specific questions to ensure this new job will align with your expertise, work style and long-term career goals. In any interview, we recommend making it...
You’re Happy in Your Job… Here’s Why This is the BEST Time to Answer a Recruiter’s Call
Chelsea Leon Timing is everything. Sometimes when a recruiter reaches out it may feel like it is not the right time to take the call… you may be happy in your role, comfortable in your company, and not feel completely ready to make a move. The BEST time to have a ...
Are your skills evolving as quickly as the beauty industry is?
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru The beauty industry continues to evolve to meet the everchanging needs of the consumer which has transformed the way products are marketed, distributed and the speed to market through development....
How to Set the Stage for a Successful Introduction by Answering “Tell me about yourself”
Chelsea Leon Talented Beauty Recruiter Most interviews start with the vague question, “Tell me about yourself,” which 90% of candidates struggle to answer because they are not sure whether to focus on personal or professional experiences. Our approach in guiding...
We’ve coined the phrase ‘Ping-Pong effect’ to demonstrate how to create a conversational interview
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru The interview process has evolved in many ways through the COVID-19 pandemic. Video Conference interviews increased by 91% (Bullhorn), becoming the primary method of interviewing. As the market...
Remote On-boarding Guide for The First 90 Days
Onboarding in a new role is rarely seamless, and in a global pandemic with folks working remotely (very suddenly), there is a learning curve for all parties involved. We have successfully partnered with cosmetics companies to place talent during this time and have...
6 Steps to Energize Your Resume
You’ve probably heard about the 10-second rule, which states that a hiring manager will only spend about 10 seconds reading your resume. This is misleading. What it really means is that your resume only has about 10 seconds to convince a hiring manager to read it more...
Strategies to Stand Out in a Crowded Employment Market
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru What makes a professional stand out in a crowded employment market? A track record of results… In order to “stand out”, I recommend diving into your current and past roles to evaluate your impact....
Methods to Master Video Conference Interviews
Chelsea Leon Talented Beauty RecruiterWhile phone interviews have been a standard interview practice, we are now adapting to a rapid increase in video conference interviews in the time of social-distancing and thereafter. As we continue to manage searches for our...
Resource Guide to Support Candidates Impacted by COVID-19
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the beauty industry. The domino effect of retailers closing for social distancing has led to purchase orders being halted impacting sales revenue for...
4 Simple Steps to be Productive Working from Home
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru We conduct exploratory calls with beauty professionals on a daily basis where we learn about top priorities, achievements and motivators. We noticed a massive shift with professionals prioritizing...
Top 3 benefits that beauty professionals desire
CHELSEA LEONBeauty Industry Recruiter The beauty industry continues to become a highly competitive landscape as new brands emerge, mature brands evolve, and private equity and venture capitalist firms invest in and acquire companies. This creates new job...
2020 Job Trends in the Beauty Industry
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru 2020 will be another exciting year in the beauty industry. The current global beauty industry is a $532 billion business and is projected to reach $806 billion by 2023 (Forbes and Reuters)....
4 Things You Missed at CosmoProf North America 2019
CHELSEA LEON Beauty Industry Recruiter Missed out on the fun and innovation featured at CosmoProf Vegas this year? Here are the top 4 trends our agency took note of when walking the trade show floor and speaking with reps at various booths. Natural/botanical formulas...
Want to work remotely? Here’s how to approach your boss about transitioning your job from an office-based role to a remote-based role
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru As a recruiting firm our job is to identify top talent for our beauty clients. In many cases the geographic location of a client’s corporate office does not align for a candidate’s commute. We have...
Creating a Value Driven Resume
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru Creating a resume is a tedious and challenging task, to fully demonstrate a professional’s maximum potential. Every recruiter has their perspective on what a resume format, length, and content should...
Avoiding “Tangents” During the Interview Process
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru As a recruiter, I work with professionals daily to perfect their interviewing skills. One of the most common challenges I coach on is communicating results without long winded tangents. Depending on...
Strategies on Presenting a Portfolio
DEBBIE JOHNSON Beauty Industry Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Guru The beauty industry is a visual landscape for designers, product developers, marketers, packaging developers and countless other positions. This creates great opportunity to showcase your talents...