This two-hour, video-based course prepares cosmetology and barbering professional for long-term career success both behind the chair and beyond. Participants will explore professional image development, resume writing, networking strategies, and effective job search techniques. The course also introduces foundational salon management concepts, including business planning, retailing, time management, and financial literacy. By combining career preparation with business fundamentals, this course equips beauty professionals with the tools needed to confidently enter the workforce and plan for future growth. Objectives: 1. Demonstrate professional image standards, effective resume development, networking strategies, and job search techniques relevant to the beauty industry. 2.Identify foundational salon management principles, including business planning, retailing strategies, and time management practices. 3.Deomonstrate basic financial literacy skills, including personal budgeting and money management, to support long-term professional success.