Essential Industry Skills for Student Success
— Master Esthetician
The following descriptions of hard and soft skills, along with some environmental demands, are intended to help students understand the expectations of future classroom and workplace environments. Please note that these descriptions are NOT admission requirements for program acceptance. Instead, they are designed to assist students in making informed decisions about their future.
Hard Skills
- Constantly engaging in hand-eye coordination
- Constantly hearing/talking and standing/walking
- Differentiate color
- Frequent dexterity (gripping/holding/carrying/using cosmetic tools)
- Frequently raising arms to shoulder height or higher
- Frequently engaging in repetitive motions (reaching/twisting at the waist/bending)
- Give proper attention to personal hygiene and dress code
- Physical contact with clients during labs and clinicals
- Tolerate chemical odors
Soft Skills
- Appropriate use of phone during class, clinical, and workplace
- Attention to Detail/Meticulousness
- Communication/Engaging with instructors and employers
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Dedication/Diligence/Reliability
- Malleable and Teachable
- Professionalism
- Punctuality/Time Management
- Self-Regulation
- Team Player