MAC Interviews & Hiring Process

[bad girl glam]

Re: How Long Did It Take To Get A Demo Interview?

okay! now i don't feel so bad. i guess we will be on the "Waiting Bus Stop"! lol! hopefully both of us will be getting a ride really soon! lol!

 

[bad girl glam]

Re: How Long Did It Take To Get A Demo Interview?

okay, i just got a call back from the recruiter and she gave me a date for next month. i am so glad that monkey is off of my back!

 

[Pink_Ruve]

Re: Interview for M.A.C Tomorrow!

Finally!! 2 months and 1 day later, I just received the call!!! I have my makeup interview scheduled for my birthday!!! Beyond nervous!!

 

[Pink_Ruve]

Re: Interview for M.A.C Tomorrow!

if someone has any good tips please feel free to reply!!! I've been looking through several spectra posts!

 

[bad girl glam]

Re: Interview for M.A.C Tomorrow!

i just want to wish you luck and don't be nervous. you got this. i got my demo interview for next month and i interviewed last month! brush up on sanitation and talking through what you are doing and using. don't touch the face with bare hands. do you have a model yet? maybe you could practice on your model?

 

[MakeupByJeron]

hey you guys!
i was wondering if there is anybody out there whos first job was working for mac cosmetics?

 

[jodyspice]

Re: Interview for M.A.C Tomorrow!

Hi, I am a newbie to the site, I posted a thread on my telephone interviewlast week. I hope you get it. I just got offered a position as an asociate at MAC in the UK having completed my telephone interview last week and had 2 further interviews since and a make-up test on Wednesday 10th Feb 2010. My advice is to you..research trend inspired looks such as American Nomad, Dya A Tribe, Underground Society & Pale n dandy fresh for Spring Summer 2010... My test was 30 mins to do a dark smoky eye but I was told it could have been anything from an on trend look to the perfect red lip etc...
Good look xxxxx

 

[Pink_Ruve]

Re: Interview for M.A.C Tomorrow!

Thank you so much ladies! I worked for Clinique for 2 years, and sanitation practices are thoroughly drilled into my head! I just have to remember to teach my model and keep talking, because I often just zone into doing something and don't realize I'm not describing what I'm doing!!

I guess what I'm most nervous about is what scenario their going to give me

 

[dominicana90]

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Originally Posted by MakeupByJeron hey you guys! i was wondering if there is anybody out there whos first job was working for mac cosmetics?

Well I had a job working at a retirement home 6months before. MAC is my first retail job

 

[MakeupByJeron]

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Originally Posted by dominicana90 Well I had a job working at a retirement home 6months before. MAC is my first retail job

thank you for the reply! did you have any prior makeup experience?

 

[dominicana90]

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Originally Posted by MakeupByJeron thank you for the reply! did you have any prior makeup experience?

I did a little bit of freelancing before like a couple of shoots and my high school fashion show. But I've been doing makeup on other people since I started high school and started taking it really seriously and I started gathering my kit together. I got hired at 18 like 6 months after I graduate hs and 10 months after I turned 18. I didn't get hired the first time either. I actually interview in NOvember first and did alright then I just emailed the recruiter again in December for another interview and I got it. So just keep trying!

 

[mackittyx3]

possible MAC interview (PIC HEAVY)

my friend at MAC, told me to apply for their upcoming job fair, and I'm a bit nervous as to where I stand as a MUA. So I need any tips to help me improve.

let me know what you think, i'd love anything to help me improve ):

 

[laceface]

Re: possible MAC interview (PIC HEAVY)

Gorgeous!! Out of the pictures you've shown, the only thing I see you could improve would be the first two picture that could have used some more blending.

Don't be afraid to take some risks! Your makeup is beautiful but very safe. I'd like to see what you can come up with

 

[mackittyx3]

Re: possible MAC interview (PIC HEAVY)

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Originally Posted by laceface Gorgeous!! Out of the pictures you've shown, the only thing I see you could improve would be the first two picture that could have used some more blending. Don't be afraid to take some risks! Your makeup is beautiful but very safe. I'd like to see what you can come up with

thanks! i'm pretty nervous, cuz i'm pretty much coming from no formal training and i have no idea how the demo is gonna go. i hardly ever put make-up on others ): so most of my practice comes from my day to day wear. what other colors do you suggest i should try to expand my range?

 

[KitCat]

The interview process is nerve-wrecking

 

[KitCat]

MAC Interview

Okay, so I handed my resume to the hiring manager at my local MAC and after she reviewed it was told to be prepared to attend the casting call the following week. I did not have a whole lot of experience in the application of makeup in a professional sense which caused my nerves to crazy. I do however have a strong background in retail/customer service. Plus my love of makeup has caused me to learn how to perfect the look I want to achieve at least on me.

After waiting in the long line of people waiting to be seen, some who are already in the industry with Estee Lauder, etc I started to become even more nervous. However, once they got to me I was able to collect myself and found that with my background in retail, customer service, passion for the feild and basic understanding of makeup concepts and product knowledge I was asked back the following day for the demo. While many were not so lucky.

Some of the questions were...

How would you deal with an irate customer?
What would a typical sales pitch be for you?
How familiar are you with our products and can you name three skin care products?
which brushes would you recommend a novice to start out with?
Name three MAC e/s colors?
Why NC or NW?
What MAC products did I have on at this moment?
Why did I want to work for MAC?
Name three acceptable behaviours in a work environment pertaining to retail?
What was my favorite MAC Lipstick, e/s, brush and why?

I think that was all of them...

Well I went back for the demo the next day with my model, I was given 30 minutes total (including product selection) to complete the look my model wanted. A trainer walked around, observed and took notes, and when completed asked my model if she liked her look, and asked me what my vision was based off my understanding of what the model wanted. She then gave me a slight tip on how to increase lash length. I didn't feel too bad because everyone in the room receieved some type of feedback and tip. Not to mention one girl made her model look like MIMI from the Drew Carey Show.

She then thanked us all for coming, said that the purpose of the demo was to observe your interaction with a client, watch for artistic ability, and see how you might close a sale. She also let us know that makeup is a trainable art for someone that really wants to learn but has a basic understanding so she wasn't to interested in the looks being perfect.

I am curious though does anyone know what happens next? I mean she said it would be at least a week before anyone knew anything because the information had to go back to corporate and once a decision was made the selected candidates would be notified. It's only been three days but my nerves are on end and I don't know what to expect from this point? Do you think if I nailed the look in all aspects except making the lashes long enough that I will not get called back? what is the process following a call back?

 

[cupcakes]

mac interview tips

hi all i know quite a few of these have been done but i just want everything to go well in this interview so i was wondering if any of you might be able to share some tips pretty please? So ive looked into what i should wear and obviously my makeup has to be bang on trend and perfected but the one thing i cant decide on is my hair? Also my interview is in a week or so, so i was wondering what questions might pop up? Well i look foward to hearing from you all x

 

[LC]

Re: mac interview tips

Heyy..I literally went through 4 interviews before finally getting hired at mac. The first interview was the worst because I was interviewing with the higher-ups , and it was a 3-on-1 interview. The recruiter, the regional trainer, and someone else, then little ol me. Very very intimidating. Maybe they don't do it that way where you live. They ask you very typical interview questions "tell me about a time when you went above and beyond for a customer.." etc. So look up some typical interview questions and prepare an answer first.

My second interview was my demo. KNOW HOW TO BLEND. Use a 224 rather than a 217. For the demo they usually say "do a typical day look", you'll have 30 minutes to do it, then after they judge it, they'll ask you to take 10 more minutes and turn it into an evening look.

The third interview is usually with the store manager to see if you and her click well. Honestly I cant remember the questions we went over on that one, but something got screwed up with my interview and i actually interviewed with two different store managers.

Hope this helps!

and PS about your hair, just pull it back and make sure it's neat. Don't do anything crazy with it. And if you really want to leave it down, just make sure you curl it or straighten it, or look like you spent a little bit of time on it.

Also don't do crazy colors on your eyes. Do your makeup well, but use neutral colors. maybe something like blanc type, texture, and corduroy

 

[cupcakes]

Re: mac interview tips

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Originally Posted by baci Heyy..I literally went through 4 interviews before finally getting hired at mac. The first interview was the worst because I was interviewing with the higher-ups , and it was a 3-on-1 interview. The recruiter, the regional trainer, and someone else, then little ol me. Very very intimidating. Maybe they don't do it that way where you live. They ask you very typical interview questions "tell me about a time when you went above and beyond for a customer.." etc. So look up some typical interview questions and prepare an answer first. My second interview was my demo. KNOW HOW TO BLEND. Use a 224 rather than a 217. For the demo they usually say "do a typical day look", you'll have 30 minutes to do it, then after they judge it, they'll ask you to take 10 more minutes and turn it into an evening look. The third interview is usually with the store manager to see if you and her click well. Honestly I cant remember the questions we went over on that one, but something got screwed up with my interview and i actually interviewed with two different store managers. Hope this helps! and PS about your hair, just pull it back and make sure it's neat. Don't do anything crazy with it. And if you really want to leave it down, just make sure you curl it or straighten it, or look like you spent a little bit of time on it. Also don't do crazy colors on your eyes. Do your makeup well, but use neutral colors. maybe something like blanc type, texture, and corduroy

well what can i say?....THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU! i dont think you could have been more helpful? the manager has been very very friendly to me from the start and before she even rang me up to say i had the interview told me when both the interviews would be so im hoping that this is a good sign. ill be sure to keep you posed on how things are going

x

 

[machonesty]

Attending MAC Job Fair!!!!! Any Advice

i was invited to attend the job fair in atlanta on thursday. any advice? how is this dif than inteviewing at counter? what should i know before? any help would be so appreciated