MAC Interviews & Hiring Process
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ClassicBeauty12
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Re: Interview
Good luck!
Good luck!
hazelis14
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Thanks Chrystia! Well, it's already been a week since I realized I forgot to mention that time off because I was just going to tell her when she called me with my schedule (2wks after I filled out my paperwork she said she would call me) Ughhh..I'm really feeling weird about the whole thing now! haha I'll just wait since I should be getting a call this Wednesday... Also, I forgot to ask:
When you work every Saturday..is that the whole day or just x amount of hours AM/PM? And what exactly are the hours? (Dumb question I'm sure)
And if I'm only familiar with one of the foundations and none of the others or any of the brushes for that matter (Yes..I'm that new..) Would they be opposed with me using their makeup "face" paper and testing the brushes and foundation to familiarize myself with their products during my work hours? Or should I do that on my own time at the counter?
Thanks for all the help!
When you work every Saturday..is that the whole day or just x amount of hours AM/PM? And what exactly are the hours? (Dumb question I'm sure)
And if I'm only familiar with one of the foundations and none of the others or any of the brushes for that matter (Yes..I'm that new..) Would they be opposed with me using their makeup "face" paper and testing the brushes and foundation to familiarize myself with their products during my work hours? Or should I do that on my own time at the counter?
Thanks for all the help!
Chrystia
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Typically expect to be working a long shift on Saturdays. I know I was usually working 12-7 every Saturday. But sometimes I would be earlier or later depending on when everyone else was working. Most of the staff would be working a 7 hour shift with staggered start times. My store was located in a very high volume mall so the traffic our store got was insane. Most Saturdays you were wriggling through bodies just to get anywhere. So it is possible that some locations are less intense and be more flexible.
My best advice to familiarize yourself with product would be to ask your co-workers during downtime. When you are not helping customers there is usually side jobs to be done, so while you are working on those, ask them to help you with learning foundations etc. They can also give tips for brushes to go with products etc. My store was very interactive with each other. We were constantly sharing ideas and knowledge to help each other out. Ask your manager for any resources she might have to help you learn products. MAC is huge on feedback, so if you show initiative they will notice that. Lastly, do you know when you will be going to BASIC? Basic will also help with learning products without the pressure of the sales floor. (plus it was one of the best experiences I've had in my makeup industry life)
Best of luck to you! If you have other questions feel free to ask.
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My best advice to familiarize yourself with product would be to ask your co-workers during downtime. When you are not helping customers there is usually side jobs to be done, so while you are working on those, ask them to help you with learning foundations etc. They can also give tips for brushes to go with products etc. My store was very interactive with each other. We were constantly sharing ideas and knowledge to help each other out. Ask your manager for any resources she might have to help you learn products. MAC is huge on feedback, so if you show initiative they will notice that. Lastly, do you know when you will be going to BASIC? Basic will also help with learning products without the pressure of the sales floor. (plus it was one of the best experiences I've had in my makeup industry life)
Best of luck to you! If you have other questions feel free to ask.
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Originally Posted by hazelis14
Thanks Chrystia! Well, it's already been a week since I realized I forgot to mention that time off because I was just going to tell her when she called me with my schedule (2wks after I filled out my paperwork she said she would call me) Ughhh..I'm really feeling weird about the whole thing now! haha I'll just wait since I should be getting a call this Wednesday... Also, I forgot to ask: When you work every Saturday..is that the whole day or just x amount of hours AM/PM? And what exactly are the hours? (Dumb question I'm sure) And if I'm only familiar with one of the foundations and none of the others or any of the brushes for that matter (Yes..I'm that new..) Would they be opposed with me using their makeup "face" paper and testing the brushes and foundation to familiarize myself with their products during my work hours? Or should I do that on my own time at the counter? Thanks for all the help! |
paparazziboy
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i dont know what to do im kinda nervous.
ok so i went in a few months ago, i turned in my app i met the store manager and the trainer and they both looked at my portfolio. they said they were going to get ready to start hiring again because of a new counter opening and freelancers were moving to permanent positions. this was months ago. they told me i had to wait to do my demo cause the trainer was gonna be gone for a month doing training somewhere.
so i waited and called left messages for the manager about my app to check the status i heard nothing i was about to give up.
well recently the MAC store manger that i had talked to came into the restaraunt i work at and sat in the bar area where i work at normally. i was like oh you work for MAC she said yes i said lisa right she said yes i then when on to tell her i applied and she looked at my portfolio she was like yes i remember you how r u blah blah blah she said u applied for a freelance position right. i said yes she said dont worry love i remember you we havent hired any new staff yet the trainer has been gone come in in june when she is back and we can set you up for a interview and demo in the same day. i bought her a drink to make sure she remembered me we talked about other things than makeup she had just come from a jewelry show and had these amazing snake pieces she had just bought on.
when she left she gave me a hug and said to make sure i come on and see her soon
*update*
i applied a few months ago and herd nothing left messages to check on my app with the store manager never heard anything. the manager and the trainer both looked at my portfolio and said stuff about freelancing and doing a demo and an interview but it wouldn't be for a while. so about 4 months have passed. the store manager came into the bar i worked out and i recognized her talked with her and i even bought her a drink. and she asked if the trainer ever got back to me i said no. she told me to come back in and talk with her so i did she told me to redo an app and put attn.( her name) on the top and make sure i give it to her. so i went in yesterday and i just had my hair donte my make up was very natural light contour defined brows and very neutral eye make up i looked like a boy but very clean and flawless. she talked with me and told me they have a lot doing on right now the big wigs were coming in tomorrow. she said she will put my app were her stuff she said it would be till the end of the month to the middle of august to set something up with me but for me to keep pushing and to get to know the counter people. so i did that i talked to one of the mua about the new collections and she asked me what products i liked and why. we talked about stereo rose and they hype about it i told it is so pretty on the skin and has sort of a metallic look to it. i asked to purchase a brush and she asked me why i wanted the 222 instead of the 217 i said i had the 217 and i love it for placing color in a big bigger area and blending. i said i like the 222 for doing color just in the crease i told her its great for just that like to place the brush in the corner of the eye and then open the eye and apply the color it give us a clean line while still blending she was like oh i have to try that. she seemed impressed so i hope i made a good impression and didn't come of like a know it all.
so i hope i get a call to come in what do u guys think do i keep trying
*upadate*
So my time has come I got the call from my Mac store today(september 1st) from the store manager!!! To come in and do a demo and interview next week on Wednesday. My interview is at 11am I'm kinda nervous but u guys have seen my fotd's I really hope I get the job
i dont know what to do im kinda nervous.
ok so i went in a few months ago, i turned in my app i met the store manager and the trainer and they both looked at my portfolio. they said they were going to get ready to start hiring again because of a new counter opening and freelancers were moving to permanent positions. this was months ago. they told me i had to wait to do my demo cause the trainer was gonna be gone for a month doing training somewhere.
so i waited and called left messages for the manager about my app to check the status i heard nothing i was about to give up.
well recently the MAC store manger that i had talked to came into the restaraunt i work at and sat in the bar area where i work at normally. i was like oh you work for MAC she said yes i said lisa right she said yes i then when on to tell her i applied and she looked at my portfolio she was like yes i remember you how r u blah blah blah she said u applied for a freelance position right. i said yes she said dont worry love i remember you we havent hired any new staff yet the trainer has been gone come in in june when she is back and we can set you up for a interview and demo in the same day. i bought her a drink to make sure she remembered me we talked about other things than makeup she had just come from a jewelry show and had these amazing snake pieces she had just bought on.
when she left she gave me a hug and said to make sure i come on and see her soon
*update*
i applied a few months ago and herd nothing left messages to check on my app with the store manager never heard anything. the manager and the trainer both looked at my portfolio and said stuff about freelancing and doing a demo and an interview but it wouldn't be for a while. so about 4 months have passed. the store manager came into the bar i worked out and i recognized her talked with her and i even bought her a drink. and she asked if the trainer ever got back to me i said no. she told me to come back in and talk with her so i did she told me to redo an app and put attn.( her name) on the top and make sure i give it to her. so i went in yesterday and i just had my hair donte my make up was very natural light contour defined brows and very neutral eye make up i looked like a boy but very clean and flawless. she talked with me and told me they have a lot doing on right now the big wigs were coming in tomorrow. she said she will put my app were her stuff she said it would be till the end of the month to the middle of august to set something up with me but for me to keep pushing and to get to know the counter people. so i did that i talked to one of the mua about the new collections and she asked me what products i liked and why. we talked about stereo rose and they hype about it i told it is so pretty on the skin and has sort of a metallic look to it. i asked to purchase a brush and she asked me why i wanted the 222 instead of the 217 i said i had the 217 and i love it for placing color in a big bigger area and blending. i said i like the 222 for doing color just in the crease i told her its great for just that like to place the brush in the corner of the eye and then open the eye and apply the color it give us a clean line while still blending she was like oh i have to try that. she seemed impressed so i hope i made a good impression and didn't come of like a know it all.
so i hope i get a call to come in what do u guys think do i keep trying
*upadate*
So my time has come I got the call from my Mac store today(september 1st) from the store manager!!! To come in and do a demo and interview next week on Wednesday. My interview is at 11am I'm kinda nervous but u guys have seen my fotd's I really hope I get the job
paparazziboy
Well-known member
My Mac Interview Is Today !!!
i will be at macy's north star mall in san antonio doing my interview!!! i studied and i think im ready for whats ahead i will up date u guys when its all said and done
i will be at macy's north star mall in san antonio doing my interview!!! i studied and i think im ready for whats ahead i will up date u guys when its all said and done
vintageroses
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Re: My Mac Interview Is Today !!!
All the best hun!
All the best hun!
paparazziboy
Well-known member
so here is the run down of my day
I arrive at the macy's training room where the interview was said to take place. My interview was at 11 am I got their at about 10:45 I was the first one in my group to be there. All the managers from the different counters were there we have 6 counters in san antonio.
so i sat down with one of the counter managers from another mall and we talked
she asked me why i wanted to work for mac
what do i know about mac
what was my first mac product and why
then she asked me about customer service stuff
like how would i handle situations that she came up with
to give an example of how i gave great customer service to some recently
she asked me a series of question and i was to rate myself 1-5 and why
like how am i with team work
my work ethic
willingness to learn
how would my pervious or current employer rate me
i told her i had a portfolio if she was interested in seeing it and she said yes
we went though it and i had all my halloween stuff up first since that season is coming up and they get crazy busy. she went though it and seemed like she was very impressed
i felt like i was being loud lol cause their were 5 other people interviewing 4 girls and 1 guy
she asked me if i had any question and what i would like to learn with mac and i said i wanna learn everything mac has to offer me and what they were looking for she said were looking fora solid "freelance team"
she then said well i would like to offer u a demo let me talk to my person so we can do one i was like now! she said yes
So one of the other girl that was a current mac employee came up and introduced herself to me and she sat in a chair she gave me a scenario of her being a girl coming in and wanted her makeup touched up cause she was going out.
So I was like do u want to do amp it up a bit since Ur going out she said sure.
they gave me a brush belt with really nothing in it but maybe 5 or 6 brushes. so i took out the 217 and the neutral pallet they had there i cleaned my hands and picked up saddle and applied it in the crease and smoked it out a bit then i went it with swiss chocolate and darkened it up some more all while telling her what brush im using and why and how to blend it so it goes seamlessly from one color to the other i then applied rice paper over the lid with a stippling motion with the 224 so it would just apply and bled at the same time i then took black track fluid lid and did her liner on the top and bottom and then took the 219 and smoked it out a bit on the bottom to give it a more night look then i went in with carbon to set the liner and added it a bit to the outer corner to give a bit more drama.
she then asked if i would touch up her blush so i did i applied it to the apples then i blended it back into the hair line and i was like Ur all done
The manager said it's really pretty good job and the girl was like I wanna see she didnt have a hand mirror to hold cause they had none.
she sat they're the whole time watching me and was taking notes
i was nervous i even dropped a brush i quickly piked it up cleaned off the product and and went back to work with new product
i made sure if i wasnt using a brush i had it on a paper towel
she looked and said it's really pretty not to dramatic and she loved the liner
And said thank you.
i asked if they wanted help cleaning up and they said no it was ok thank you for asking
The manager told me thank you and she would be calling me in a few weeks to let me know if I got it cause they had a long day of interviews to do.
so i said thank you for having me to her and to the other girl thank you for letting me do your makeup
so i left and i started driving and i get a phone call and its from the counter manager at dillards counter in the same mall. she told me she talked to the manager i interviewed with and she told her she was really impressed with me. she said she snatched up my application after i was done she said sorry she didnt get a chance to talk with me before i left. she then asked me if i was interested in a " PERMANENT POSITION" i was in awe and jumped at the chance and said yes. she said she was gonna have a 15 hour one opening up in the next few weeks and i said i would love it. she then went on to interview me a bit she asked me how i would deal with doing makeup on a client and the phone rang and then someone comes up to the counter asking questions all at the same time what would i do. and if i would well under pressure
she seemed to like me she told me she was gonna be on vacation for a week and she would be getting back with me soon and for me to save her phone number and call her if i had any questions. she asked me about basic if i was able to go for a week and i said yes she asked about my current job and i told her MAC is my number 1 they knew that mac would come first she laughed and said good. she said if she had any more questions she would call me or have me come in to sit and chat with her and she would be in touch when she was back from vacation.
im waiting for her to come back and set up a time and do paper work im really excited i cant wait to start i hope she was serious about me becoming a permanent
**update** just got off the phone with her she said everything is falling into place she is she will be calling me and letting me know when i can come in im gonna me a 15 hour permanent at the dillards counter in north star mall in san antonio tx im excited !!!!!!!
I arrive at the macy's training room where the interview was said to take place. My interview was at 11 am I got their at about 10:45 I was the first one in my group to be there. All the managers from the different counters were there we have 6 counters in san antonio.
so i sat down with one of the counter managers from another mall and we talked
she asked me why i wanted to work for mac
what do i know about mac
what was my first mac product and why
then she asked me about customer service stuff
like how would i handle situations that she came up with
to give an example of how i gave great customer service to some recently
she asked me a series of question and i was to rate myself 1-5 and why
like how am i with team work
my work ethic
willingness to learn
how would my pervious or current employer rate me
i told her i had a portfolio if she was interested in seeing it and she said yes
we went though it and i had all my halloween stuff up first since that season is coming up and they get crazy busy. she went though it and seemed like she was very impressed
i felt like i was being loud lol cause their were 5 other people interviewing 4 girls and 1 guy
she asked me if i had any question and what i would like to learn with mac and i said i wanna learn everything mac has to offer me and what they were looking for she said were looking fora solid "freelance team"
she then said well i would like to offer u a demo let me talk to my person so we can do one i was like now! she said yes
So one of the other girl that was a current mac employee came up and introduced herself to me and she sat in a chair she gave me a scenario of her being a girl coming in and wanted her makeup touched up cause she was going out.
So I was like do u want to do amp it up a bit since Ur going out she said sure.
they gave me a brush belt with really nothing in it but maybe 5 or 6 brushes. so i took out the 217 and the neutral pallet they had there i cleaned my hands and picked up saddle and applied it in the crease and smoked it out a bit then i went it with swiss chocolate and darkened it up some more all while telling her what brush im using and why and how to blend it so it goes seamlessly from one color to the other i then applied rice paper over the lid with a stippling motion with the 224 so it would just apply and bled at the same time i then took black track fluid lid and did her liner on the top and bottom and then took the 219 and smoked it out a bit on the bottom to give it a more night look then i went in with carbon to set the liner and added it a bit to the outer corner to give a bit more drama.
she then asked if i would touch up her blush so i did i applied it to the apples then i blended it back into the hair line and i was like Ur all done
The manager said it's really pretty good job and the girl was like I wanna see she didnt have a hand mirror to hold cause they had none.
she sat they're the whole time watching me and was taking notes
i was nervous i even dropped a brush i quickly piked it up cleaned off the product and and went back to work with new product
i made sure if i wasnt using a brush i had it on a paper towel
she looked and said it's really pretty not to dramatic and she loved the liner
And said thank you.
i asked if they wanted help cleaning up and they said no it was ok thank you for asking
The manager told me thank you and she would be calling me in a few weeks to let me know if I got it cause they had a long day of interviews to do.
so i said thank you for having me to her and to the other girl thank you for letting me do your makeup
so i left and i started driving and i get a phone call and its from the counter manager at dillards counter in the same mall. she told me she talked to the manager i interviewed with and she told her she was really impressed with me. she said she snatched up my application after i was done she said sorry she didnt get a chance to talk with me before i left. she then asked me if i was interested in a " PERMANENT POSITION" i was in awe and jumped at the chance and said yes. she said she was gonna have a 15 hour one opening up in the next few weeks and i said i would love it. she then went on to interview me a bit she asked me how i would deal with doing makeup on a client and the phone rang and then someone comes up to the counter asking questions all at the same time what would i do. and if i would well under pressure
she seemed to like me she told me she was gonna be on vacation for a week and she would be getting back with me soon and for me to save her phone number and call her if i had any questions. she asked me about basic if i was able to go for a week and i said yes she asked about my current job and i told her MAC is my number 1 they knew that mac would come first she laughed and said good. she said if she had any more questions she would call me or have me come in to sit and chat with her and she would be in touch when she was back from vacation.
im waiting for her to come back and set up a time and do paper work im really excited i cant wait to start i hope she was serious about me becoming a permanent
**update** just got off the phone with her she said everything is falling into place she is she will be calling me and letting me know when i can come in im gonna me a 15 hour permanent at the dillards counter in north star mall in san antonio tx im excited !!!!!!!
paparazziboy
Well-known member
thanks chrystia i hope its all good for me im super excited
ClassicBeauty12
Member
COngrats!!!! Basic in San Antonio is going to be from Nov. 8-12. So we'll be in the same class!!!
ClassicBeauty12
Member
Just got ur FB msg. I guess we wont be in the same basic training......:-(
Rosie137
Active member
I turned in my cover letter and resume today. It went better than I expected, the last time I applied it felt like the manager was blowing me off (don't call us, we'll call you). But, this time everybody I talked to felt really positive and was asking me questions and said they would definitely be calling me when they find out when the job fair is going to be set up which is hopefully soon. Thank God! I was scared it was going to be like the last time, and all the employees were telling me I looked great
I went to two counters and the store. So hopefully I'll be hearing from them soon, but they said to call and check in once and week so that's what I'm gonna do.
paparazziboy
Well-known member
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good luck rosie just keep on it i waited 6 months for my interview and demo!! its gonna be worth it in the end i was just hired yesterday for a permanent position
| Originally Posted by Rosie137
I turned in my cover letter and resume today. It went better than I expected, the last time I applied it felt like the manager was blowing me off (don't call us, we'll call you). But, this time everybody I talked to felt really positive and was asking me questions and said they would definitely be calling me when they find out when the job fair is going to be set up which is hopefully soon. Thank God! I was scared it was going to be like the last time, and all the employees were telling me I looked great
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good luck rosie just keep on it i waited 6 months for my interview and demo!! its gonna be worth it in the end i was just hired yesterday for a permanent position
GlamQueen21
Well-known member
Congrats for getting a permanent position at the Dillard's couter at North Star! Will be hitting you up there sometime soon.
paparazziboy
Well-known member
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for sure cant wait to meet u i love that goat goat etc.. will come see me to i called her right after i found out i got a permanent position instead of freelance
my start date is october 1st but my manager is gonna try and rush my paperwork to get me working faster
| Originally Posted by GlamQueen21
Congrats for getting a permanent position at the Dillard's couter at North Star! Will be hitting you up there sometime soon. |
for sure cant wait to meet u i love that goat goat etc.. will come see me to i called her right after i found out i got a permanent position instead of freelance
my start date is october 1st but my manager is gonna try and rush my paperwork to get me working faster
Goat Goat Etc.
Well-known member
Wooot Wooot! The Industry? Heat? The Bonham? Gotta celebrate sometime!
GlamQueen21
Well-known member
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Awesomeness!!! I hope you do start earlier than October 1st so that I can meet you!
| Originally Posted by paparazziboy
for sure cant wait to meet u i love that goat goat etc.. will come see me to i called her right after i found out i got a permanent position instead of freelance my start date is october 1st but my manager is gonna try and rush my paperwork to get me working faster |
Awesomeness!!! I hope you do start earlier than October 1st so that I can meet you!
