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Use your upgrade discount to become an ASCP Professional member today! ascpskincare.com 23 like getting questions because it shows you are interested in them, like they are in you. Here are some questions to consider: • Will I be a contractor or employee? • How will I be paid? And, how often? • Is scheduling flexible? • Are there benefits? Vacation time? Sick pay? • Is training and continuing education available? • Are there advancement opportunities? • Where do you see your business in the next five years? • Does the spa have a concrete mission statement? How about clear values? • What's the work environment like? Is it comfortable and inviting? Is it ever stressful? • If there are stressful situations, what is the cause? How is conflict resolved? • Are most employees long-term, or is there a high rate of turnover? If there is, why? • Do employees get along with one another? Do they build friendships? Hang out after work? • Is the business involved in the community, charity work, or fundraising? Is there employee involvement in these activities? • Is there a diverse culture? A spirit of inclusion? • Are employees happy? Do they seem to like each other? • Are the employees neat, professional, friendly, and accommodating to clients? • Are employees making eye contact with those around them? • Is there a sense of teamwork and a cooperative spirit? Or, do you sense an atmosphere of competition? Now you have created a very clear picture—and checklist—of your dream job. No matter how you make your decisions when presented with a job opportunity, you did the work. Now, go and build that magnificent career! Lisa Bakewell is a freelance writer, editor, perpetual learner, and lover of life in Chicagoland. √ kateryna hilznitsova/unsplash