Filling an open position at your company is no small matter. When you partner with a recruiter to help you get the job done right, you’re putting a great deal of responsibility in their hands. If you’re going to put your trust in someone to perform such a vital task, you need to have a… Read more »
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How to Network When You Really Hate It
Getting ahead in the cosmetics industry, like most others, is often about who you know. In this incredibly competitive field, companies simply can’t afford to make a bad hire, so managers place a great amount of weight on personal connections. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, it’s important to put yourself out there by… Read more »
Understanding China’s Regulations on Imported Cosmetics
China’s Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is preparing to release detailed regulations for the cosmetic industry, to work towards standardizing international e-commerce processes. This is becoming increasingly important, as China is quickly evolving into the largest skin care market in Asia. In fact, the country is the world’s second largest cosmetics market,… Read more »
Is “Granny Hair” is More Than a Blip in Hair Trends?
A new rise in the sale of silver and gray hair colorants has led to what is being referred to as the “granny trend” as women of all ages are coloring their hair not to hide gray hairs but highlight and accentuate existing (or missing) gray hair. According to a 2014 study by the Kline… Read more »
Should You Get an Advanced Degree to Further Your Cosmetic Chemist Career?
In many professions, it’s pretty much impossible to move up the ladder without an advanced degree. If your education ends with a bachelor’s degree, your job prospects will be forever limited. However, this isn’t the case with the cosmetic chemist career path. Of course, heading back to school will never hinder your chances of success,… Read more »
An Interview with Joseph Daniel McCool, Principal of The McCool Group
Companies of all sizes have realized that outsourcing at least some of their recruiting functions is often the best way to find the right person for the job. Talented recruiters have the contacts and niche market experience needed to provide a competitive advantage. Recruiting Trends recently spoke with Joseph Daniel McCool, an advisor to top… Read more »
Past Pay Questions Now Illegal in Massachusetts
To help close the pay gap between men and women, Massachusetts has enacted the first state law barring employers from asking about an applicant’s past wages before offering a job. Instead, employers are now required to state a compensation figure upfront which forces decision makers to hire based solely on what an applicant’s worth is… Read more »
It’s Time to Stop Being Lazy Today (Not Tomorrow)!
Everyone has days where they don’t operate at full capacity — even top cosmetics industry professionals — but if this has become a habit, it’s time to make a change. There’s no room for laziness in this highly competitive field, so today is the day to kick this pattern once and for all. You might… Read more »
FDA’s Decision on Sunscreen Ingredients Upsets Industry Experts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a preliminary decision to prevent ecamsule and enzacamene — two sunscreen ingredients — from entering the U.S. market, unless companies using them can prove they’re safe and effective. Ecamsule was approved for use in the U.S. in 2006 at a specific concentration and only in limited… Read more »
Simple Ways to Find the Right Recruiter in Your Niche
Often times, the best cosmetic jobs are very hard to find. Many companies use recruiters to fill their open positions, rather than taking the traditional route of posting them on job boards and the company website. Consequently, you probably won’t even hear about the opportunity if you don’t have a connection at the company and… Read more »