Resumes in the makeup industry are important when you are looking to work on set, fashion shows, work at a cosmetic counter, work for an agency, etc. Your resume:

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• helps to solidify a great first impression!

• gives a brief overview of your qualifications and skill set

• boosts your brand image 

• shows your dedication to your craft

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The typical tasks undertaken by make-up artists:

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• Deciding which clients to take on

• Deciding upon the desired physical outcome with each client

• Assessing and sticking to the budget

• Researching relevant techniques needed to achieve a certain look

• Ordering materials from suppliers

• Sourcing new suppliers for specialist items

• Making initial design sketches and drafting initial notes

• Constructing a timetable and plan of action

• Presenting these ideas to the client and other individuals involved in the project

• Making sure that the make-up will prepare the individual for each situation, including lights in studios

• Ensuring that the make-up fits with the other physical aspects of the project, including the costumes

• Making sure that the individual is not allergic to any of the products

• Applying the make-up to the client

• Explaining the process step-by-step if this is desired by the client

• Teaching the individual new techniques and showing them new ranges of make-up if desired by the client

• Making moulds of body parts and helping with the process of making prosthetics

• Fitting artificial items including wigs to the client

 

These are task that can possibly be included on your resume. 

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Make-up artists will need to possess the following skills and this is necessary to include on resume:

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• Creativity

• Knowledgeable about make-up techniques and products

• Originality

• Confidence in own abilities

• Diplomacy

• Tact

• Flexibility

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work well as part of a team

• The ability to use own initiative

• The ability to stick to tight budgets and be resourceful

• The ability to remain calm under pressure

 

 

Growth Activity: Create your own resume as if your preparing for an interview for your dream job. Use the template and tools provided.

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