My dream is to make a career working for MAC. To start at a counter and work my way around to different areas.
I thought it would be great to start at a different cosmetic counter to gain some experience since I don't have much, but I applied at quite a few department stores and while they said they admired my passion and what I can do they're concerned about me not having proper retail experience and don't think I'm ready for the world of cosmetics. Other managers have said I don't have enough experience to work a standard reigster selling clothing.
I've done plenty of "customer service" working for years at a very large retirement center and I've done retail such as working at Target and Sears (I didn't stay very long at either of those and am not elgible for rehire. Little did I know as a young teenager that those jobs would have paid off).
What could I look into that would be beneficial to my future? Would it be considered decent experience if I worked somewhere like a deli or a resturaunt or do I HAVE to get in somewhere where I'm pushing sales and making commission?
Advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm feeling very confused now.
I thought it would be great to start at a different cosmetic counter to gain some experience since I don't have much, but I applied at quite a few department stores and while they said they admired my passion and what I can do they're concerned about me not having proper retail experience and don't think I'm ready for the world of cosmetics. Other managers have said I don't have enough experience to work a standard reigster selling clothing.
I've done plenty of "customer service" working for years at a very large retirement center and I've done retail such as working at Target and Sears (I didn't stay very long at either of those and am not elgible for rehire. Little did I know as a young teenager that those jobs would have paid off).
What could I look into that would be beneficial to my future? Would it be considered decent experience if I worked somewhere like a deli or a resturaunt or do I HAVE to get in somewhere where I'm pushing sales and making commission?
Advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm feeling very confused now.
