What happens at a MAC interview... (counter) - Page 3

Sabrunka · 03-09-2008, 08:46 PM #51 (**permalink**)

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knew what steps we have to do at the make-up demo/interview. Do we have to go full out primer, foundation, powder, mascara, liner, shadow, lipstick, liner, EVERYTHING?!?! Or is it our choice?

andicandi3x12 · 03-21-2008, 12:48 AM #52 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Loveleighe

Hey i just had my interview this afternoon and i wanted to add my experience. The manager sat me down on a bench outside of the macys and read questions from a packet. she asked me
what made me want to work for MAC?
How i felt about time and attendance?
How i would change my selling technique if i was nearing the end of the week and not near my sales goal?
what MAC products i owned?
if i had reliable transportaton to go to basic training in the next state?
How i would deal with conflicts with coworkers?
How would i feel about constructive criticism from a manager, how i would feel about constructive criticism from a seasoned counter artist?
How I would react if a customer refused to let me work on them?
What I would do on a reaal slow shift?
What I would do if a customer asked me something i didn't know the answer to?
How i would describe myself?
Where I see myself in a year?
What i think a MAC artist's duties were?
What i think customer service is? teamwork?
What is an example of when i gave great customer service
How I would increase the sale if someone came in wanting carbon e/s?

that's all i can remember but i was asked 2 pages of questions. Some practical advice i can give is if you won't understand the question then ask fo clarification some of the questions were worded funny so i asked what she meant and she was glad to re-word it. Also make sure you ask questions when given the chance it shows interest. HTH

I applied at a Macy's counter today and the mangers (yes there were two because its a launch day) asked me alot of these questions after checking my resume and then gave me an official app... Is there a reason for this? After I finished and gave them the app she said she was sending it to the recruiter but they arent hiring. I dont know if I made a good impression and they wanted me on file or what.I just thought it was weird usually you will get a try back in a few months. Same thing happened when I hit up a freestanding store in georgetown only she didnt give me an app... Maybe because I am in a major metro area.

What do you guys think?

dominicana90 · 07-16-2008, 09:28 PM #53 (**permalink**)

Hi, I'm new.

What are your chances of getting hired or at least getting to the demo interview if you've never had any retail experience? I work with people and I basically "sell" food to them lol. There elderly people so sometimes you have to convince them to eat lol.

miss_supra · 08-11-2008, 08:45 PM #54 (**permalink**)

^they are looking for retail

Anyway, I just got hired as a permanent employee for part-time. Woot woot!

I didn't do a demo interview, but I had two interviews same day. The first one was with the Counter manager and Assistant counter manager. After their interview I went to interview with the MRO, and I was offer the position the day after.

makeuplove · 08-13-2008, 12:37 AM #55 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

^they are looking for retail

Anyway, I just got hired as a permanent employee for part-time. Woot woot!

I didn't do a demo interview, but I had two interviews same day. The first one was with the Counter manager and Assistant counter manager. After their interview I went to interview with the MRO, and I was offer the position the day after.

congrats!! i knew you would get it! would you happen to know if they are still hiring for part-time? or even freelancers? probably not huh.. cause i heard it's usually during the holidays? i want to work there so bad!

miss_supra · 08-13-2008, 03:11 PM #56 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by makeuplove

congrats!! i knew you would get it! would you happen to know if they are still hiring for part-time? or even freelancers? probably not huh.. cause i heard it's usually during the holidays? i want to work there so bad!

The 3 positions that were available have been filled. I'll ask when they are hiring again for freelance.

darkbeauty27 · 08-15-2008, 09:48 PM #57 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

^they are looking for retail

Anyway, I just got hired as a permanent employee for part-time. Woot woot!

I didn't do a demo interview, but I had two interviews same day. The first one was with the Counter manager and Assistant counter manager. After their interview I went to interview with the MRO, and I was offer the position the day after.

Hi! Just curious to why you didn't have to do a demo. The Nordstrom I interviewed at said that I *might* have to do a demo. Are you by any chance at a Nordstrom? Thanks!

miss_supra · 08-16-2008, 03:00 PM #58 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by darkbeauty27

Hi! Just curious to why you didn't have to do a demo. The Nordstrom I interviewed at said that I *might* have to do a demo. Are you by any chance at a Nordstrom? Thanks!

No it wasn't.

I think I didn't have to since I worked as freelance the weekend prior for the manager's roommate/best friend. While working as a freelance that weekend I did make-up for a bridal party. The make up looked awesome and the girl was completely grateful and loved it. Don't hold me to it since that part is speculation on my part.

MsEileen10 · 08-19-2008, 11:55 AM #59 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

^they are looking for retail

Anyway, I just got hired as a permanent employee for part-time. Woot woot!

I didn't do a demo interview, but I had two interviews same day. The first one was with the Counter manager and Assistant counter manager. After their interview I went to interview with the MRO, and I was offer the position the day after.

So I have a interview for a part time position this week, I'm already hired as a Freelance (got hired 3 weeks ago but havent worked yet). I have my demo and verbal this week, do you happen to know what look they'll be asking me to do. This is my second demo. Real nervous since I'm doing this all over again!!!!

miss_supra · 08-19-2008, 12:06 PM #60 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by MsEileen10

So I have a interview for a part time position this week, I'm already hired as a Freelance (got hired 3 weeks ago but havent worked yet). I have my demo and verbal this week, do you happen to know what look they'll be asking me to do. This is my second demo. Real nervous since I'm doing this all over again!!!!

It will be the same as they asked before, but add more sales or customer service questions. The demo is the same (from I hear since I didn't do a second one) they will ask you to recreate a face chart or do a day look a bring it to night.