{"id":34089,"date":"2019-01-02T10:34:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T15:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=34089"},"modified":"2019-01-02T10:34:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T15:34:38","slug":"10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career","title":{"rendered":"10 New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Your Makeup Career"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>The New Year is a time for fresh starts and new opportunities. That makes it the perfect time to set goals that\u2019ll propel your career as a makeup artist forward. Great resolutions are ones that you can actually attain. So I wanted to give you ten resolutions that you can reasonably achieve\u2026and if kept up, will likely result in major professional gains!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Keep reading!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;34099&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#1_Do_three_things_on_your_to-do_list_each_day\" >1. Do three things on your to-do list each day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#2_Read_a_blog_post_or_makeup_article_every_day\" >2. Read a blog post or makeup article every day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#3_Update_your_InstagramblogwebsiteLinkedIn\" >3. Update your Instagram\/blog\/website\/LinkedIn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#4_Attend_networking_events\" >4. Attend networking events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#5_Aim_to_secure_a_new_professional_contact_every_month\" >5. Aim to secure a new professional contact every month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#6_Practice_your_makeup_skills\" >6. Practice your makeup skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#7_Learn_more_advanced_makeup_techniques\" >7. Learn more advanced makeup techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#8_Find_a_mentor\" >8. Find a mentor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#9_Volunteer_your_time_and_artistry\" >9. Volunteer your time and artistry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-makeup-career\/#10_Balance_work_and_life\" >10. Balance work and life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_three_things_on_your_to-do_list_each_day\"><\/span>1. Do three things on your to-do list each day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nA to-do list is <em>essential<\/em>. But to make the most out of it, each task should be individually broken down into the smallest tasks possible.\n\nFor example, if your goal is to get an agent, break that goal down into small tasks such as:\n<ul>\n \t<li>follow and comment on the agency\u2019s social media feeds<\/li>\n \t<li>sign up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/07\/assistant-makeup-artist-cut-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">be an assistant makeup artist<\/a> with the agency<\/li>\n \t<li>contact local photographers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/01\/building-your-makeup-artist-portfolio-participating-in-a-styled-shoot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">test shoots<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>And so on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBreaking larger goals down into individual tasks turns them into a doable list that can be accomplished with time and dedication. And if you commit to accomplishing at least three of those small tasks each day, you\u2019ll be well on your way to your goal! If your learning is stalled, make one of the to-do\u2019s the completion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/01\/qcs-favorite-makeup-artist-training-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your next assignment<\/a>\u2014and then commit to doing it.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Read_a_blog_post_or_makeup_article_every_day\"><\/span>2. Read a blog post or makeup article every day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nReading about techniques, trends, product reviews, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/05\/tbt-top-5-makeup-artists-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">masters in the beauty industry<\/a>, will do a lot to foster creativity and keep you focused. The more you can read, the better. But aim to read articles by and about industry professionals, not influencers.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;34095&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_your_InstagramblogwebsiteLinkedIn\"><\/span>3. Update your Instagram\/blog\/website\/LinkedIn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSocial media is your virtual business card. No, you will not get the majority of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/08\/find-makeup-artistry-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clients from social media<\/a>, but you can bet they will use these mediums to spy on you and check out your work. So make sure they are professional and clearly show you are the artist and person they are looking to hire.\n\nKeep the images fresh and ever-changing. Always be working on something great, even if it\u2019s a new blog post. Nothing looks worse to a potential client that multiple media feeds that have not been updated in long periods of time. A static site can convey the image of an artist who is not working.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Attend_networking_events\"><\/span>4. Attend networking events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/06\/get-dream-job-networking-makeup-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Networking<\/a> is the best way to forge relationships with other industry professionals. Not only will you meet new people, but it\u2019s a great way to stay on top of what\u2019s happening in the field. The more the better is the rule of thumb with networking. But if you can commit to attending at least one or two events a year, you\u2019ll be beating most of your competition.\n\nNetworking with photographers, bridal salons, hair salons, and event planners is the fastest way to tap into their clientele. And if there are no networking events in your area, maybe you should arrange one.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Aim_to_secure_a_new_professional_contact_every_month\"><\/span>5. Aim to secure a new professional contact every month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis is an incredibly important tip. The wider your network, the more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/07\/where-will-you-go-as-a-certified-international-makeup-professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">career opportunities<\/a> you\u2019ll have. There is no down side!\n\nMake a list of all the people in your area who have access to the clients you want\u2014and think outside the box. Besides the people mentioned in the networking section, you can contact local media, advertising firms, PR firms, schools, etc. It\u2019s up to you to figure out how you can work together, and that creativity will get you jobs where no one else thought there were any.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;34094&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Practice_your_makeup_skills\"><\/span>6. Practice your makeup skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThere is no such thing as too much practice. In fact, over 90% of the people who want to enter the beauty industry practice far less than they should. Consistent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/11\/become-a-makeup-artist-professional-vs-self-taught-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practice of classic techniques<\/a> will improve your makeup artistry and help you to discover your own voice.\n\nIf your makeup is not symmetrical, if you\u2019re always copying trends, and\/or if your goal is to recreate a look instead of combining techniques to maximize your client\u2019s features\u2026 you need to practice more. Great artists know that mastery comes from practice, and since you\u2019re a great artist, you already know that and are doing it every day, right?\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Learn_more_advanced_makeup_techniques\"><\/span>7. Learn more advanced makeup techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThe more you learn, the more desirable you will be in the industry. Look at what you want to achieve in the makeup industry and then consider all the skills you\u2019ll need to get there. Basic training, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Makeup Artistry Course<\/a> is essential, but mastery comes from continued learning.\n\nIf you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2016\/07\/bridal-makeup-airbrush-not-airbrush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work on brides<\/a>, you\u2019ll certainly benefit from learning airbrush. If you want to excel in direct to client sales, you will need the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/skincare-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skincare Course<\/a>. If you want to do editorial, runway, or celebrity, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/pro-makeup-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pro Makeup Workshop<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/global-beauty-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Beauty Workshop<\/a> will propel you in the right direction. Education is never a waste. It will enhance your abilities and greatly increase your earning potential.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Find_a_mentor\"><\/span>8. Find a mentor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSomeone who has achieved some of the goals that you\u2019re aiming for can be a powerful ally. Look in your area for a veteran in the industry and ask for an apprenticeship. Yes, you can have your career at the same time, but they will have a vast array of knowledge that can catapult your career forward. In exchange for some of your time with their client jobs, you\u2019ll have access to their tips, tricks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/08\/celebrity-makeup-artists-beauty-secrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">secrets<\/a>. No price tag can be put on this kind of information.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;34096&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Volunteer_your_time_and_artistry\"><\/span>9. Volunteer your time and artistry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis is a great way to do good and perfect your skills at the same time. Whether you teach makeup application techniques at a women\u2019s shelter or volunteer in a cancer clinic, you\u2019ll be further perfecting your skills while doing immeasurable good for someone in need.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Balance_work_and_life\"><\/span>10. Balance work and life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nMake sure you are taking time to enjoy your life! It\u2019s essential that we put in an effort if we want to achieve a goal, but it\u2019s also imperative that we enjoy the journey. Schedule some fun time for yourself\u2014sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come in the moments we allow ourselves to play.\n\nThose are just ten of the hundreds of tiny resolutions you can commit to doing every day. Huge goals are achieved by taking tiny steps with consistency. Choose what works from this list and add a few of your own. It all comes down to commitment, more than anything else, to lead you toward your goal.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>You can find Nathan on Facebook and Instagram: @Nathanwalnut<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<h3 class=\"cta\">Looking at new career paths? Here\u2019s our list of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/07\/have-you-heard-of-these-6-unusual-makeup-artist-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unusual makeup artist jobs<\/a>!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New year, new career resolutions! 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