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Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Employment Application Form Index and Table of Contents PAGE SECTION DESCRIPTION 2 - Index and table of contents 3 - Employment application guidance notes 4 - Hair Stylist Job Specification 5 - Hair Stylist Person Specification 6 1 Personal information 6 2 Current employment information 7 3 Education and professional qualifications 8 4 Previous employment 9 5 Supporting and other information 10 6 Rehabilitation of offenders declaration 11 7 References 12 8 Equality, diversity & equal opportunities monitoring form 13 9 Declaration At Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd we believe in sustaining long term relationships with our clients through earning their trust, and their admiration of our talented staff. We earn and maintain that trust via the conscious efforts of the whole team. We recognise and understand that the relationship between Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd, our employees and our clients are inextricably linked to the continued successful growth of the company and our recruitment policy is designed to result in the selection of the most suitable person for the job in respect of skills, experience and qualifications. Our recruitment policy is based solely on merit and suitability without discrimination of any sort. We endeavour to maintain a positive working environment designed to motivate and inspire initiative. We want grow professionally together. We operate an open door policy with a no blame culture of teamwork in order to remove any possible barriers to the successful profitable growth of the company for the benefit of shareholders, our employees and our clients. 2
Hairstylist Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Employment Application Form Guidance Notes The application form plays an important part in the selection process; decisions to shortlist candidates for interview are based solely upon the information you supply on your form and the form provides a basis for the interview itself. Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) alone will not be accepted. However, CVs will be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form. Section 1: Personal Information Please give your surname and initials. You are not, however, required to provide your preferred title and/or your forenames. If you have a title or other name you would like to be called (should you be called for an interview), you may at your discretion enter those details. Section 2: Present Employment Information Please provide brief information in respect of responsibilities including reporting and management duties. This section should not be left blank unless the position you are applying for is your first job. Should you be selected for the role your reason for leaving or wishing to leave may be verified if we take references per Section 7 below. Section 3: Education and Professional Qualifications List membership of professional institutes, in-house courses and professional qualifications if applicable. Essential qualifications will be checked on appointment to a position with Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd. Section 4: Previous Employment Please give a brief explanation of the main duties of your previous jobs. Whilst you are not required to provide dates in relation to previous jobs it is important you confirm whether or not you have had material gaps in your employment. If you have, it would be helpful if you could provide relevant details. Section 5: Supporting and other Information This section is vital. Think about what evidence you can provide to demonstrate you have the necessary skills, ability, knowledge and experience required. You may have acquired these in a variety of ways e.g. through work, running a home, voluntary work, hobbies etc. Address each of the criteria separately and briefly outline how you meet each one, providing specific examples. A simple list will suffice unless positions held and the skills/experience attained are directly relevant to the position for which you are applying. Section 6: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Please complete the form. Section 7: References Should you be selected for the role we will want to take up referees as outlined below. However if possible we would like to do this earlier in the process. Employment references please provide referee/s details to cover recent relevant employment. Academic references if you are a school leaver or graduate entrant and do not have any previous employment history; please supply the details of a school/college tutor. Personal references if you have no previous employment please give details of someone who can provide a character reference. We reserve the right to take up references from any previous employer. Section 8: Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form This is the Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Commitment to fair play and equality for all. Please complete the simple tick box form. Section 9: Declaration This section must be signed by the applicant. It is a declaration of the validity of the information in the application, and confirms that misleading information would be sufficient grounds for terminating of employment. Please return your Application Form to: Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd 3
Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Employment Application Form Job title: Hair Stylist Role and Responsibilities: To maintain a high standard of creative and technical work and client care, including consultation, hairdressing and home-care advice. To ensure that the latest methods and techniques are employed, in accordance with company training, practices and procedures. To ensure respect for and the well-being of clients is maintained and promoted at all times. Responsible to: Ed s Hair & Beauty Key responsibilities and accountabilities: To maintain the standards of Ed s Hair & Beauty Limited in all aspects of services offered, ensuring that clients wishes, wants and needs remain paramount. To ensure that all clients receive the highest level of service possible. To ensure that your hairdressing is carried out to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Standard. To ensure that client records are accurately maintained and filed. To advise clients on all aspects of services and treatments available including special offers. To advise clients on all products available for retail purchase and to provide guidance on home-care. To achieve Key Salon Revenue Category performance targets with respect to: - Retail Sales - Client Numbers - Colour Clients - Client Retention - Client Referrals - Periodic Salon Promotions To attend team training sessions, hair shows, courses, product demonstrations and seminars as requested and attain up-to-date knowledge on products and techniques. To maintain and promote all company policies at all times. To ensure that the salon and salon equipment are kept clean and tidy at all times. To maintain a smart, clean personal image representative of our salon and our industry. To carry out client consultation and provide a professional assessment to clients during each visit. To positively promote the name and image of the company at all times. To assist with the marketing of your column and all salon activities in and away from the salon. To take and account for client payments. To make client follow up and customer service telephone calls. To undertake additional tasks and duties required by the Salon Manager from time to time. To be an ambassador for Ed s Hair & Beauty Limited at all times. 4
Hairstylist Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Stylist Person specification: Criteria Essential Desirable How assessed Skills and professional attributes Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Have the experience, skills and knowledge to organise, coordinate and prioritise your work and that of your subordinates. Application and interview form Have the experience, skills, Knowledge and motivation to meet and achieve team and personal targets. Have the ability to listen to and communicate with clients in order to understand their wants, needs and then take any appropriate action. An understanding of the individuality of your clients and the ability to produce a service appropriate for their needs. Have a thorough understanding of client record keeping, filing and client analytics. Awareness of the importance of client confidentiality and the Data Protection Act. Personal qualities Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Integrity, honesty, reliability and trust-worthiness, great time keeping. Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and colleagues Application form and interview Impeccable personal turnout and appearance. Education qualifications training A personable manner. NVQ Level 3 in hairdressing Application form, portfolio, interview and craft trade test. 4. Experience Minimum two years continuous salon hairdressing experience. More than two years experience. Application form and interview 5
Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Employment Application Form EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM: (Please complete in CAPITAL LETTERS) Applied for the post of: Hair Stylist 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Last Name First Name/s: Address: Street and No. Town: Post Code: Mobile Telephone: Home Telephone: Email Address: 2. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name of current or last employer: Address of current or last employer: Telephone: Your Job Title/position: Date Started: Date Finished: Salary on Leaving: Reason/s for Leaving: 6
Hairstylist Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd 3. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS: Please list details of your education. School/College/University Name of School/College From To Subject Qualifications gained Other Relevant Training Please list other relevant training or work related skills. Subject(s): Date/s: Membership of Professional Bodies Professional Body Grade / Status Expiry Date 7
Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Employment Application Form 4. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Please list the previous positions you have held in the past 10 years begin with the most recent employer. Additional blank sheets are available at the rear of this form if needed. Employer s name and address Position/s held From To Salary Reasons for leaving 8
Hairstylist Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd 5. SUPPORTING AND OTHER INFORMATION: Please use this section as your opportunity to sell yourself as the best possible candidate for this position. Any further information that you supply in support of your application should be related to the requirements of the vacant position. Your experience, Skills, Knowledge Personal qualities and traits Notable achievements RETAIL CONVERSION: How would you rate your retail skills? Excellent Average Poor What is your retail conversion rate? What do you think your retail conversion rate should be? % % HAIR AND BEAUTY BRANDS. Please list all of the hair and beauty product manufacturers brands you can confidently work with: 9
Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Employment Application Form PLEASE LIST YOUR HOBBIES OR SPARE TIME ACTIVITIES: Please include all hobbies or pastimes: Please list any charitable or voluntary work or activities: 6. REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? YES NO If yes, Please give appropriate details: You need not give details of convictions which are spent : Please see the following website link for particulars of spent www.lawontheweb.co.uk/rehabact.htm. 10
Hairstylist Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd 7. REFERENCES: Please give the details of two referees whom we may contact for references. One should be your present or most recent employer. Referee 1: Name: Company: Position: Address: Post Code: Telephone: Email: Do we have your authority to take up this reference if you are shortlisted? YES NO If No. Please give reasons: _ Referee 2: Name: Company: Position: Address: Post Code: Telephone: Email: Do we have your authority to take up these references if you are shortlisted? YES NO If No. Please give reasons: _ 11
Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Employment Application Form 8. Equality, Diversity & Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form In compliance with our Equality and Diversity & Equal Opportunities Policy, we are monitoring job applications to make sure discrimination on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, religion, marital status, age and disability do not occur. We would be grateful if you would complete and return this form with your employment/job application form. Confidential 1. Gender Male Female 2. Preferred Title Miss Mr Mrs Full Name Ms Dr Other: 3. Marital Status Married Divorced Single Widowed Separated Other: 4. Ethnic Origin White British Black British Chinese White Irish Asian Mixed White Other Asian British Other: 5. Disability Do you consider yourself to be disabled under the Disability Discrimination Act? (The Disability Discrimination Act (1995) defines disability as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and adverse effect on a person s ability to carry out day to day activities.) Yes No If yes, what is the nature of your disability? (optional) 6. Age Range 16-24 45-54 25-34 55-64 35-44 65+ The information you have provided here will stored either on paper records or a computer system in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and will be used solely to monitor the diversity of Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd recruitment regarding Equal Opportunity issues. 12
Hairstylist Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd 9. DECLARATION: I declare that all of the information provided in this application form is true and correct. I acknowledge that any false or misleading statements made on this form may, if they subsequently come to light, justify my dismissal from employment with Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd, or cause a cancellation of any offer of employment made. Signature of applicant Date: 13
Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Employment Application Form Workplace Adjustments Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd has a duty under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (DDA) to support individuals with disabilities that may affect them at work. (See Explanatory Notes). Question Adjustments Required Do you feel that you have any condition that may be included under the DDA and which may affect your ability to do this job e.g. mobility, physical strength or stamina, sight, hearing, speech, mental illness / impairment etc? Yes No Please Note: Failure to complete the above section in full may result in a delay to your employment. Employee Consent (please refer to explanatory notes below) I give my consent for the Occupational Health Service to contact me on the number provided on page 1 in order to conduct an assessment of my health, which I understand may require me to attend an appointment with either the Occupational Health Nurse Adviser or the Occupational Health Physician. Employee Signature: Print Name: Date: Explanatory Notes Disability Discrimination Act 2005 In accordance with the Act, Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd has a duty to take steps that are reasonable to prevent disadvantage in the workplace for people with disabilities. Disability as defined by the Act is a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on his/ her ability to carry out normal day to day activities. Physical impairment may include sight or hearing Mental impairment includes learning disabilities and mental illness Long term means that the effects have lasted or are likely to last for at least 12 months In one of the following day to day activities: mobility, manual dexterity, physical coordination, continence, lifting, carrying or moving everyday objects, speech, hearing or eyesight, memory, ability to concentrate, learn or understand, or be able to recognise physical danger The Act also includes severe disfigurements, progressive conditions (where impairment is likely to worsen) and past disabilities. If you would like to request modifications to help you carry out your work duties, such as the provision of equipment, adjustments to working hours etc please complete question 14. 14
Hairstylist Ed s Hair & Beauty Ltd Additional Information Please write in block CAPITALS 15
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