Job prospects Tattoo Artist in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (NOC 63211) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

• Individuals willing to work long, and varying shifts may have an advantage in securing employment. For example, cosmeticians may need to work early shifts on weekends in order to prepare clients for special events. Home or venue visits may be preferred for special events. As such, flexibility and having a valid driver's license are assets.
• Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations can maintain and increase their client base by keeping up to date with the latest trends and by using social media tools for self-marketing.
• Certification, membership to an association, completion of an apprenticeship or trade, and knowledge of health and safety regulations are typically required.

Here are some key facts about Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations in New Brunswick:

• Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
• Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 90%
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 62% compared to 84% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 38% compared to 16% for all occupations
• 31% of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations work all year, while 69% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
• 72% of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 7% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: 93% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 30% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 51% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

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