MAC Interviews & Hiring Process

[bad girl glam]

Re: Attending MAC Job Fair!!!!! Any Advice

be prepared to be interviewed on the spot! wear all black and hot makeup. have your resume handy. wear heels too! i've never been to a MAC job fair, so my advice is very general. i wish you the best of luck though. come back and tell us how everything went!

 

[prettysecrets]

Re: Attending MAC Job Fair!!!!! Any Advice

Stand out from the crowd. Whatever look you do take it to the extreme. For example if you do a pinup look,do it from head to toe! Cute hair accessories etc.

Do your research on the company!

have an application handy already so you wont have to fill one out.take a business or comp card.

and have fun :-D

 

[prettysecrets]

My Mac Interview

Rewind about two weeks ago.

I wrote on my facebook status that I was ready and was going to apply @ MAC soon.

A local MAC manager saw that and replyed that I call her to setup an interview *FAINTS*

So I called and set up the interview and went yesterday.

I wore all black (of course!) beat the hell out of my face,tried to not throw up and got interviewed.lol

I was SO nervous at first. But some of the MAC artist put me at ease. One said I looked like a MAC girl and I actually got to go behind the counter and people came up to me for help! I'm getting ahead of myself here.

The interview was alot like what people described as far as what questions they ask. It was just me Thank God so I didn't have to fight to be heard.

I was just myself,expressed my extreme passion for makeup and MAC esp. She said she loved my passion and that she was impressed.

She said its just a matter of WHEN she'll call. NOT IF :-D

There aren't any perm. positions right now so I'd be freelance to start. It seems like some ppl look down on freelancers but seriously it's still amazing and it's a foot in the door!!

I really feel like this was all dropped in my lap by an angel because every time I went to a counter to get an app. I got discouraged. I'm so glad she could see the MAC girl in me :-D

After the interview was over she asked me to stick around!!!! I watched them do their magic and it was AMAZING!! I'm getting my all black gear ready NOW!

 

[stronqerx]

Re: My Mac Interview

Congrats & welcome to the mac family. Don't worry I started off as a freelancer too, and now 4 months later...Im perm at a store!!!. You'll do amazing, I've seen your fotd's and your really talented. Have fun girl!

 

[Boasorte]

Re: My Mac Interview

congrats! Damn I need to make my FB public and start posting MAC statuses!!! L:OL

 

[nursee81]

Re: My Mac Interview

COngrats!!! how was your demo?

 

[machonesty]

Re: Attending MAC Job Fair!!!!! Any Advice

@prettysecrets
thanks for the encouragement and congrats to u too!

what look did u wear? im thinking about doing a face chart from spring colour.
what city are u in?

 

[machonesty]

Attending MAC Job Fair!!!!! Any Advice

Im going this thursday. any advice? how is the dif from interviewing at counter? will it be crowded and should i get there early. its from 11-6.

i was thinking of doing a face chart from spring colour.
help me ace my interview!

 

[prettysecrets]

Re: My Mac Interview

havent had my demo yet. cant wait tho!

 

[bad girl glam]

Re: My Mac Interview

congrats! i passed my demo and waiting for placement! come back and tell us how your demo goes! so happy for you!

 

[machonesty]

Re: My Mac Interview

congrats! bgglam. my interview is thurs

 

[vintageroses]

Re: My Mac Interview

COOOOOOL! i would love to work at MAC but i am not that good in makeup! haha i enjoy it but i wear really light to no makeup most of the time!

Good on you girl!

 

[LC]

Re: My Mac Interview

that's awesome, what a good feeling. I went through 4 interviews before I was finally in, so hopefully you will be good with just your initial and your demo!

 

[prettysecrets]

Re: My Mac Interview

i hope so to but i am prepared for 3 or 4 or 5. lol. i think the first interview is the hardest,esp. since i was soo nervous. now i feel ready for whatever they need me to do :-D

 

[LC]

Re: My Mac Interview

well my 2nd was the demo, and the 3rd and 4th were more interviews just with different corporate members

 

[nursee81]

Re: My Mac Interview

Quote:

Originally Posted by baci well my 2nd was the demo, and the 3rd and 4th were more interviews just with different corporate members

Was these interviews for a permanent position or freelancing?

 

[LC]

Re: My Mac Interview

perm...oh yeah i forgot she was getting hired as a freelancer...she should be good

 

[JadeViolet]

Phone Interview

I was working in the USA with MAC as a freelancer but I just moved to London, so I wanted to work with them again. I saw a position online for MAC at a store and did the phone interview with the recruitment guy, but "there were other applicants who met the criteria better". Would there be any reason why I didn't meet the criteria? Is it because I applied for a store and only have freelancing experience?

I'm confused! I did all the interview process in the US and had no problems. Why, even though I've worked for the company before, do I not fit what they are looking for?

Oh and am I still able to apply to other MAC stores/counters? or do I need to wait?

Please help!!! Thanks

 

[LC]

Re: Phone Interview

Keep applying to other stores...It's not that you weren't qualified enough, it just could be that they also interviewed someone else who might have previously worked in a perm position at MAC before so they have more experience. Keep trying though

 

[machonesty]

Know Your Mac History
They Are Also Impressed With Product Knowledge During Demos- Usage Of Brushes, Ingredients, Finishes Of Foundations Etc
Talk And Teach During Your Demo
Sanitize Your Hands Whenever U Leave Your Client To Pick Up Products