MasterCuts Hiring Overview For 2023

Is MasterCuts on the Ban the Box list?

MasterCuts doesn’t participate in this program.

But what is the Ban the Box list? It’s an effort aimed at getting rid of the checkbox asking if you’ve been convicted of a crime. Companies that take the Fair Chance Business Pledge are making a commitment to give felons a fair shot at a second chance.

The good news is that we filled out their online application and there wasn’t a question asking about convictions.

Does MasterCuts have special programs for hiring felons?

No, MasterCuts doesn’t offer anything like this at this time.

What are the odds that someone with a felony will get hired?

We’ve done extensive research and give your odds of getting hired at MasterCuts as uncertain. This is because there is very little information regarding their hiring policies, but we’ve seen reports that they have hired people with criinal records. While they aren’t on the Ban the Box list, the company doesn’t ask if you’ve been convicted of a crime on their application, either. If you’re charge is for something small, you should apply for an entry-level position.

What are some entry-level jobs?

The entry-level position at MasterCuts is a stylist-in-training. This is basically a 90-day trial period for a stylist without their license yet. You must obtain your license during this time to become a stylist at MasterCuts. As a stylist-in-training, you’ll receive on-the-job experience cutting, coloring, and styling the client’s hair.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

So you’ve decided MasterCuts would be a good fit for you. Now what? That’s where we come in. We’re going to look at ways to spruce up your resume and give you some helpful interviewing tips.

Since they’re a hair salon, you’ll want to tailor your resume to what they’re looking for.

• Start by naming all previous employment history related to hair care and what you did there. Have you worked as a stylist at another location? Maybe you were the prison’s barber or beautician. Or maybe you worked at a hair care counter in a department store selling shampoo, conditioner and hair gel?
• List all the experience you have working with hair: Cuts, styling, coloring, etc.
• If you have a special beauty license or certificate, make sure to add that information.

Once you’ve made it to the interview process, you’ll want to:

• Wear something business casual. If you don’t have anything to wear, check out your local clothing pantry or Goodwill.
• Hide any tattoos and take out piercings. You can discuss the company’s policy on these things at another time.
• Turn negative questions into positive answers. You’ll be working directly with the public, so the company is going to want to know that you can handle any situation under stress.
• Build trust with your future employer by being honest about your past.

If you do these things, you’ll be ready for a job at MasterCuts. But if you need additional help, check out our guide made specifically for felons.