Personal and other services
Personal services include areas such as beauty, hairdressing, personal fitness training and funerals. They are all around creating tailored experiences for the individual. The personal services sector is very diverse and in high demand. It includes both large companies and individual sole traders.
Many people in the industry work in a mobile way, as they go out to meet their clients and don’t need a shopfront. This includes jobs such as personal trainer, masseuse, civil celebrant or hair and make up artists. Many people working in personal services run their own business or are self employed.
Typical jobs
Personal fitness trainer
Hair and make up artist
Beautician
Funeral director
Civil celebrant
First aid trainers
Body artists
Would it suit me?
The industry could suit you if you:
Enjoy helping others and improving people’s lives
Like meeting new people
Are excellent at communicating with people from all different walks of life
Don’t like to be in an office and like to travel
Are organised and good with time management
Are good with keeping track of expenses and income
Are empathetic and friendly
How do I get into the industry?
Some of the most popular courses in this industry include:
Certificate III in Fitness
Certificate III in Hairdressing
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Certificate IV in Celebrancy
Certificate IV in Beauty
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Certificate III in Floristry
Interested?
Speak to your school to find out more.