M.A.CheartsMe
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I went into Macy's recently to visit my old co-worker who is now a counter manager at Cargo where I used to freelance. I asked her if she had anything open, she replied, some freelance hours is opening up as well a part-time position with Macy's as a beauty advisor at Cargo.
So, I came in for the interview at Macy's a couple of days later and had the Cargo business manager walk me upstairs to human resources. She explained to me that human resources makes the decision on whom to hire for permanent positions.
So, I met with the big cosmetics manager (just said hello, introduced myself) and then I met with a HR rep. She was very friendly. Did the most of the talking, didn't really ask much because I told her I had five years experience. Glad she didn't waste my time or hers asking questions that we both knew I knew the answer to. She asked me if I was open to full-time or if I had any schedule restrictions. I told her no but I knew Cargo had something open definitely and since I freelanced for them, it was more of a sure thing.
So, she explained the process to me and stressed that Macy's makes the decision on whom they think is the best fit for the brand. She said ft positions were opening up at Chanel as well as Lancome and she "doesn't want me to limit my options because I have so much experience". Which I thought was nice but since the business manager told me that she needed to fill the position by friday, which tomorrow makes friday. . .it would have been the last of the interview process for me. She told me that the other counter managers should be in touch with me within one to two weeks which I think is really long. Then to have to keep interviewing is rather time consuming and costly. I need a job so what can I do? Nothing. I did keep stressing the Cargo position to her but she kept stressing "best fit". I looked very Audrey Hepburn, basic black dress (think breakfast at tiffany's), pearls. A very classic look so I can see why she thought Chanel. I don't wear nor no anything about Chanel make-up. Not against it but ignorant.
When I left the HR rep (the interview had to be a total of five minutes), I ran into the business manager again and she said it happens because sometimes you're "overqualified".
My concern is that, she set up these interviews with these other counter managers and what if they don't think I'm a good fit? Does Macy's still make the final decision? If they thought I was so great why do they need to have you interview and demo with the counters and then discuss my performance? I'm a little confused on that. If she is so sure I was the best fit for Chanel or Lancome then she should of hired me and just sent me there.
What if that does happen and the Cargo position gets filled? Has anyone ever had that happen to them?
Also, can anyone share their experiences with working/interviewing for Chanel or Lancome? Would you work for Lancome or Chanel? Do you think I have to do a demo or just another interview?
Also, since I have a lot of experience and I would be working for Chanel or Lancome instead of Cargo which is a trendier brand. . .is there more pay? What is the commission structure at Macy's?
HELP!!!!!
Any help would be appreciated!!!
So, I came in for the interview at Macy's a couple of days later and had the Cargo business manager walk me upstairs to human resources. She explained to me that human resources makes the decision on whom to hire for permanent positions.
So, I met with the big cosmetics manager (just said hello, introduced myself) and then I met with a HR rep. She was very friendly. Did the most of the talking, didn't really ask much because I told her I had five years experience. Glad she didn't waste my time or hers asking questions that we both knew I knew the answer to. She asked me if I was open to full-time or if I had any schedule restrictions. I told her no but I knew Cargo had something open definitely and since I freelanced for them, it was more of a sure thing.
So, she explained the process to me and stressed that Macy's makes the decision on whom they think is the best fit for the brand. She said ft positions were opening up at Chanel as well as Lancome and she "doesn't want me to limit my options because I have so much experience". Which I thought was nice but since the business manager told me that she needed to fill the position by friday, which tomorrow makes friday. . .it would have been the last of the interview process for me. She told me that the other counter managers should be in touch with me within one to two weeks which I think is really long. Then to have to keep interviewing is rather time consuming and costly. I need a job so what can I do? Nothing. I did keep stressing the Cargo position to her but she kept stressing "best fit". I looked very Audrey Hepburn, basic black dress (think breakfast at tiffany's), pearls. A very classic look so I can see why she thought Chanel. I don't wear nor no anything about Chanel make-up. Not against it but ignorant.
When I left the HR rep (the interview had to be a total of five minutes), I ran into the business manager again and she said it happens because sometimes you're "overqualified".
My concern is that, she set up these interviews with these other counter managers and what if they don't think I'm a good fit? Does Macy's still make the final decision? If they thought I was so great why do they need to have you interview and demo with the counters and then discuss my performance? I'm a little confused on that. If she is so sure I was the best fit for Chanel or Lancome then she should of hired me and just sent me there.
What if that does happen and the Cargo position gets filled? Has anyone ever had that happen to them?
Also, can anyone share their experiences with working/interviewing for Chanel or Lancome? Would you work for Lancome or Chanel? Do you think I have to do a demo or just another interview?
Also, since I have a lot of experience and I would be working for Chanel or Lancome instead of Cargo which is a trendier brand. . .is there more pay? What is the commission structure at Macy's?
HELP!!!!!

Any help would be appreciated!!!