How To Recruit The Best Salon TeamJune 19, 2018Employees are the backbone of a salon. In order to take your business to greater heights, you need a stellar team. While a skilled team can make all the difference to your business, finding the right employees can be a challenging job. In this blog post, we look at all the factors that salon managers should consider for recruiting staff: Salon needs Before you dive in, figure out your salon’s needs. Rather than hiring the next person who walks into your salon, identify the skill set and experience you are looking for. Assess your current team’s strengths and weaknesses to determine what is missing. This will help you hire the right person for the right job. Job postings Post available vacancies on your website and social media pages. This is the most effective way to spread the word about the openings. Make sure to provide detailed information about your salon and the job positions. Screening Most salon owners interview candidates one-on-one to assess their personality, communication skills and professionalism. However, scheduling and conducting interviews can take a lot of time. If you want to save your time, conduct the initial screening over the phone. A telephone interview is quick and convenient for both parties. It is also a good indicator of a candidate’s verbal skill, confidence and punctuality. Interview After the initial phone interviews, shortlist candidates and schedule personal interviews with them. When interviewing candidates, check if they have the skills you are looking for. Keep a checklist of the skills with you. Along with evaluating their knowledge, expertise and competency levels, do you find them approachable and presentable? The way your team presents itself to clients can make or break your client base. It is important to hire people with exceptional people skills. If your salon is respected, it becomes easier to recruit talented hair stylists and beauticians. After all, a successful business attracts and retains top talent. Whether you are considering starting or expanding your beauty salon, Salon Income Booster is here to help you. We provide comprehensive information on all aspects of managing a beauty salon, from marketing to merchandising. Use our expert tips to increase your salon’s revenue in no time! We also offer effective skincare and consulting solutions to salon owners across the country. We cater to hair and beauty salon owners; nail salon owners, self-employed hair stylists, tanning salon owners, work-from-home hair stylists, self-employed makeup artists, self-employed massage therapists and more. Contact us to learn the best way to manage your salon!