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40 may/june 2016 I f you love your role as a skin care service provider, congratulations! It's a wonderful thing to be happy and content in your profession. But, if you're unsatisfied and want to diversify your career, there are ways you can further profit personally and professionally from your license and accumulated knowledge. Rather than a single job, perhaps a mix of several career paths may be in your future. What used to be called "moonlighting"—working a second job—may allow you to create a personalized employment gig. Some of the six options below require additional training, but others off er you the chance to test the waters immediately. 1. ESTHETICS INSTRUCTOR Turn your passion for the skin care industry into a full- or part-time position by becoming an instructor. Educational settings include community colleges, high school vocational programs, private cosmetology schools, and skin care training centers. Many schools off er evening or weekend courses that allow you to develop your teaching skills as you continue your service provider career. Most states require you hold an instructor's certifi cate before applying for a teaching position. Check with your state board regarding applications, processes, and additional courses needed to become an instructor. 2. EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR Creative and content writers have several outlets. For the consumer audience, there are blogs, newspapers, and magazines that seek writers with fresh content. If you want to write for trade magazines, you can seek out assignments; contact the editors for submission guidelines. Also look to textbook publishers; they sometimes hire outside reviewers with specifi c expertise for additional input. Spas or skin care businesses often need well-written copy for blogs, eblasts, newsletters, and websites. You can start your writing career by creating your own blog or by writing articles for your local newspaper. You can also visit freelance writing websites such as www.freelancer.com, www.maven.co, and www.upwork.com.