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ascp now offers advanced modality insurance! ascpskincare.com/ami 73 Career Questions What type of esty are you? Should you start your own business? Work at a spa or resort? Let us help you figure it out with a little pop quiz. Circle the letter that best describes how you feel about the question. 1. You have noticed a slump in business this month. It seems to be time to update your promotions and marketing efforts. How do you feel about this necessary business task? A. I enjoy creating marketing ideas and promotions for clients. B. I may not be the most creative, but I have others who help me bring my ideas to life. C. I really prefer spending my time with clients and leaving marketing for someone else. D. I know I should do it, but I don't like it. Maybe I'll just wait and see what happens. 2. Time is of the essence. You are totally booked, have family obligations, and need to renew your liability insurance. When it comes to self-direction and time management, how do you handle it? A. Great! I know what needs to be done—and how to get it done. B. I'm good at these skills, but still strive to be even better. C. These aren't my best traits, but I don't usually fail. D. I appreciate having someone help me stay on track. 3. Your favorite designer just released her latest collection and you must have one of the dresses. If you just book three more treatments this week, that dress will be yours! How would you rate your level of self-motivation? A. I will do whatever it takes to own that dress. B. I'll try my best, but if it takes a month to earn the extra money, that's OK too. C. I'll see how the week goes; maybe I can pick up a few walk-ins. D. I really do love that dress, but I don't like making cold calls. There will always be another collection. 4. As with many other service-driven industries, skin care can be unpredictable. One month might be a challenge but the next may feel like a windfall. Can you live without the stability of a steady income? A. I can live with the ebbs and flows of self-employment. B. I think so, but it could create some stressful months if I don't plan properly. C. Maybe, but I'm not sure I'm willing to test the waters to find out. D. I'm the sole provider in my family and need a steady paycheck. 5. Are you the person who prefers the peace of a solitary space like one you might find in a solo suite? Or do you prefer the social hustle and bustle of a busy spa? A. I like working alone in my space, setting my own business practices, services, hours, etc. B. I mostly enjoy working alone, but I do appreciate having colleagues to confer with. C. I envision a scenario where I do both. D. I thrive on action and collaboration! I don't mind sharing my room with other esties. Now, add up your score: A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points D=1 point 1–5: You are a perfect candidate to work in a spa or clinic as an employee, where the responsibilities of the business are handled by others, while you get to focus on clients. You may not have a recurring clientele in this setting, but you enjoy meeting new people and are not interested in dealing with the stress of business ownership. 6–10: You might be a good contract employee for a spa or have a practice that includes self-employment and working for others. You are at a point in your career where having less responsibility feels attractive. 11–15: Business ownership intrigues you, but you're a little apprehensive about taking the leap. With the right support, you might be ready to dive into private practice. 16–20: You've got all the traits of a small business owner. Whether it's running your own private practice, managing a spa, or opening a multiple- esthetician facility, you're ready and prepared for the challenge. From marketing to business planning to leadership skills, you've got what it takes to go big and fly solo.