Foundation 9: On the Job
School to Work, Employment Options & Client Building|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep
Vocabulary Matching
Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition.
Fill in the Blank
Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.
The transition from beauty school to working in a salon is often called the school-to- transition.
An employee who receives a paycheck with taxes already deducted is classified as a/an by the IRS.
Building a strong client base requires excellent customer , consistent quality, and professional communication.
Nail technicians who are self-employed must pay their own taxes, including Social Security and Medicare.
Recommending a nail strengthening treatment to a client getting a basic manicure is an example of .
The three most common compensation structures in the salon industry are salary, hourly wage, and .
Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are powerful tools for your services and attracting new clients.
Keeping a record of all income and expenses is essential for managing your and filing taxes accurately.
Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each question.
The biggest challenge most new nail technicians face during the school-to-work transition is:
Which of the following is a key difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
The most effective way to build a client base as a new nail technician is to:
Retail sales in the salon benefit the nail technician because they:
Which of the following is the best practice for managing money as a new nail technician?
A referral program in a salon is designed to:
When a client is unhappy with a service, the best approach is to:
All income, including tips, must be reported to the IRS because:
True / False
Write T for True or F for False.
As a booth renter, you are considered self-employed and must pay your own taxes.
Client retention is less important than attracting new clients.
Retail product knowledge is not part of a nail technician's responsibilities.
A personal budget should track both income and expenses.
Commission-based pay means you earn a fixed amount regardless of how many clients you serve.
Rebooking clients before they leave the salon is an effective retention strategy.
Marketing and promoting yourself is only the salon owner's job, not the technician's.
It is acceptable to discuss personal problems with clients to build a closer relationship.
Short Answer
Answer each question in 2-4 complete sentences.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of being a salon employee versus a booth renter. Which would you prefer as a new graduate and why?
Describe three specific strategies you could use to build your client base during your first six months in the industry.
Why is money management important for beauty professionals? Explain the basics of creating a personal budget.