If you’re a cosmetology student thinking, “I’ll figure out my career after I graduate,” this episode is your wake-up call.

Your career doesn’t start when you get your license—it starts right now.

In this episode of the Bespoke Growth Series, Candice breaks down exactly how to:

• Start building real industry connections while you’re still in school
• Position yourself as someone salon owners want to hire
• Walk into interviews with confidence, clarity, and intention
• Stand out—not with your technical skills, but with who you are

Because here’s the truth:
Salon owners aren’t hiring your hands… they’re hiring your mindset, your energy, and your professionalism.

You’ll also learn the small, often-overlooked actions—like how to follow up after an interview—that can completely change the trajectory of your career.

If you want to graduate with direction instead of confusion, this episode is for you.

Salon Interview & Networking Action Plan:

1. Build Your Presence Follow 3–5 salons you admire Engage intentionally with their content weekly
2. Get Into the Environment Book a service and observe culture, communication, and guest experience
3. Start Conversations Reach out with intention—introduce yourself and ask to observe or shadow
4. Leverage Your Network Ask instructors for introductions and build relationships with peers
5. Prepare for Interviews Research the salon, prepare thoughtful questions, be honest about your level
6. Build Your Portfolio Document your work consistently to show growth and initiative
7. Follow Up Send a personalized thank-you and ask for feedback if needed
8. Reflection What kind of environment do I want to grow in? What strengths do I bring to a team? What am I committed to improving next?