MAC Interviews & Hiring Process

[tattletale]

Hey guys question, as a freelancer I know theres no guarantee of hours. What are the average amount of hours you work? And how quickly can you move move up to permanant?

well as a freelancer your competing with other for hours they seem to try everyone out and see who they like and those are the ones that they keep calling back to use for freelance hours. you also have people calling counters to see if they have hours if counters do they usually get them because they were on top of things.

moving up to permanent only happens if they have a permanent position open. you still would have to apply. when position opens mac send a memo to every mac location in the country so you are going against people who already work for mac for that position that has come open you would still have to interview for that position that has come open. so its all a timing thing. say no current mac artist wants the open position 9 times out of 10 a freelancer will become permanent because lack of interest

 

[Go Getta]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this site but I look at the posts all the time. I recently applied at MAC and I just walked into the store, dressed in all black, and I gave them my resume. I wasn't sure if they were hiring or not but I took a chance. I ended up speaking to one of the managers at the store and I just told her my name and my interest in MAC and also that I have no formal training but this is my dream. She looked over my resume, smiled at me and told me that if there was an interest that I will hear something. I would say a week later I got a call and I was scheduled for my interview at the store. I went in for my interview and it went great, I felt really comfortable. I think maybe two weeks went by until I received another phone call saying that I would be hearing from Homa to schedule another interview. Well....I actually had my interview recently and I WAS BEYOND NERVOUS!!! My demo was timed 30 mins. to do a day look and when I was finished I was given feedback but I did a good job. Good thing is i had a verbal interview.I was so excited and nervous that I think I actually didn't do to good on my verbal. What's crazy is that I am good at verbal interviews. I think the whole process just made me nervous... I was nervous about my demo, going against the clock, being judged, and not knowing if I would even make it past the demo. UGH... Have you guys ever had that feeling after something is already over, "why didn't I say this, or that"..."what was I thinking..oh yeah I wasn't"! I know I sure did after the verbal was over. Geesh!! When everything was done, I was kind of left with the feeling of what's next?!? I called Homa and thanked her for the interview and when would I hear something back. She told that they are still making decisions but I should hear something back soon.. idk guys... I don't know how to feel. I feel anxious and not really knowing what they thought is making my mind go. I guess I also feel this way because I know my verbal could have been soooooooo much better.

 

[sweetness84]

Hi everyone! I dropped my resume in today to a counter at macys. The manager wasnt there but i called later to speak wi her over the phone and she agreed to interview me tomorrow. Apparently they have part time positions open. They didnt have applications to fill out. Tis will be a one on one interview from what i can tell. I have read other threads and they all mention some sort of group interview. Has anyone ever been interviewed this way? What should i expect? I was considering bringing face charts ive made using the mac face chart base since i dont have a portfolio of what i can do, but i dont know if i should? Any specific help would be appreciated. Will i be asked to do makeup on this interview? Thanks!

By chance are you in Orlando and did you go to the mall of Millenia??

 

[xStarryEyedX]

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this site but I look at the posts all the time. I recently applied at MAC and I just walked into the store, dressed in all black, and I gave them my resume. I wasn't sure if they were hiring or not but I took a chance. I ended up speaking to one of the managers at the store and I just told her my name and my interest in MAC and also that I have no formal training but this is my dream. She looked over my resume, smiled at me and told me that if there was an interest that I will hear something. I would say a week later I got a call and I was scheduled for my interview at the store. I went in for my interview and it went great, I felt really comfortable. I think maybe two weeks went by until I received another phone call saying that I would be hearing from Homa to schedule another interview.

I was scheduled to meet with Homa the same week hurricane Sandy came into the area so of course my interview was cancelled. I called Homa to reschedule my interview (i called her because I wanted her to know I was ready) so she scheduled my interview two weeks out and she told me to bring a model and if they like me I will have a verbal interview with her afterwards. Well....I actually had my interview this past this week and I WAS BEYOND NERVOUS!!! My demo was timed 30 mins. to do a day look but the focus was my models lips. When I was finished I was given feedback but I did a good job. It was me and another girl doing our demos at the same time so we both were done and standing there and then the MAC rep came back to get me. I thought she was going to say ok nice meeting you ... no verbal interview...BUT she took me outside the room and told me to grab my resume, I was going in for the verbal interview. I was so excited and nervous that I think I actually didn't do to good on my verbal. What's crazy is that I am good at verbal interviews. I think the whole process just made me nervous... I was nervous about my demo, going against the clock, being judged, and not knowing if I would even make it past the demo. UGH... Have you guys ever had that feeling after something is already over, "why didn't I say this, or that"..."what was I thinking..oh yeah I wasn't"! I know I sure did after the verbal was over. Geesh... (btw my verbal was with Homa and also a woman by the name of Michelle) NERVES!!

...

When everything was done, I was kind of left with the feeling of what's next?!? I called Homa and thanked her for the interview and when would I hear something back. She told that they are still making decisions but I should hear something back next week.

IDK guys... I don't know how to feel. I feel anxious and not really knowing what they thought is making my mind go. I guess I also feel this way because I know my verbal could have been soooooooo much better.

FYI: The other girl didn't get a verbal interview...she was gone when I came out the interview.

It sounds like you did a good job, I don't think they would have wasted their time doing a verbal interview if you didn't do great- right? Especially from what I hear about Homa .
Why do you think you didn't do well on the verbal interview?

 

[Go Getta]

It sounds like you did a good job, I don't think they would have wasted their time doing a verbal interview if you didn't do great- right? Especially from what I hear about Homa . Why do you think you didn't do well on the verbal interview?

I was still very nervous from the demo and I think I could have presented myself better if my nerves didn't interfere. I asked them if there was anything that would hinder them from hiring me and I was told maybe my lack of experience. I at this point don't know what to think. I was told I should hear something this week but I don't know which way this will go...?????hboy:

 

[tattletale]

I was still very nervous from the demo and I think I could have presented myself better if my nerves didn't interfere. I asked them if there was anything that would hinder them from hiring me and I was told maybe my lack of experience. I at this point don't know what to think. I was told I should hear something this week but I don't know which way this will go...?????

if they want you they want you. i had NO EXPERIENCE i was a bartender and had never done makeup on anyone but myself! i interviewed and did my demo the same day and was hired on the spot as a part time perm and have worked my way from a counter to a store and up the the position ladder. it can be done if they really want you

 

[Go Getta]

if they want you they want you. i had NO EXPERIENCE i was a bartender and had never done makeup on anyone but myself! i interviewed and did my demo the same day and was hired on the spot as a part time perm and have worked my way from a counter to a store and up the the position ladder. it can be done if they really want you u 

I've read where people said that they had no experience but still were hired so we'll see. I'm glad it worked out for you...I'll keep you posted on what happens! : )

 

[muluv]

Hi Everyone!
Got a question and hoping someone can help! I'm having a phone interview next week for a MAC Retail Manager position and am wondering if anyone has gone through the interview process or is a current manager and might be able to offer some feedback? I'd appreciate any help I can get!

 

[xStarryEyedX]

Hi Everyone!
Got a question and hoping someone can help! I'm having a phone interview next week for a MAC Retail Manager position and am wondering if anyone has gone through the interview process or is a current manager and might be able to offer some feedback? I'd appreciate any help I can get!

Do you work for the company already?

 

[freelance byuti]

Hello all. I'm new to this forum but have found it very helpful so far. I am considering applying at Mac this coming Monday, however after reading this thread I must admit I am a feeling a little intimidated. I am a licensed cosmetologist. I currently do hair. I love it but makeup is my real passion. I've been freelancing on my own for 6 years. I don't own much Mac makeup just a couple of foundations and some lipglass. I love Mac makeup but don't have a lot of experience with it. I have an array of other products in my kit, all professional products. The makeup academy that I attended supplied us with a kit including shadow and blush palettes and I just purchase from them. So my question is do i need to wear Mac products to drop off my résumé and if and when I interview in order to be considered a candidate? I know this sounds like a Silly question but I don't want to ruin my chanes when I could have done something about it. Thank you for reading. Any feed back will be much appreciated.

 

[mmua]

Hi everyone! So i went through the whole interview process and demo, I was offered a position as a permanent part time artist. My question is how long after being offered the position does the actual signing my name on the dotted line and starting at a location take? Its been a week and half since ive been offered the position and was told to wait for a phone call to proceed and i havent heard anything. I've read on this thread it can take awhile but im going nuts! I want to start immediately! I'm so excited and appreciative of this opportunity i literally cannot express it! Anyone with any info will be greatly appreciated! thanks!

 

[mmua]

Hi! Yes you will have to be wearing all mac makeup for the interview and demo and must be familiar with the products. Sometimes (not in all cases) they will ask what your wearing on your face and you will have to be on top of it, know the name of the product, for example "studio fix fluid in NC/NW blah" or eyeshadow "satin taupe on the lid, sketch outer" etc. The interview process they will ask you what you know about the company, the back history, the products, their charity work, back 2 mac program. Everything. They'll question you about sales, about products. I just finished my interview process with mac so its all still fresh in my mind lol. So to answer your questions it is very important that you use their products and are familiar with it and know what each thing caters to. I hope this was helpful! If i've left some things out feel free to ask! Good luck!

 

[mmua]

Hello all. I'm new to this forum but have found it very helpful so far. I am considering applying at Mac this coming Monday, however after reading this thread I must admit I am a feeling a little intimidated. I am a licensed cosmetologist. I currently do hair. I love it but makeup is my real passion. I've been freelancing on my own for 6 years. I don't own much Mac makeup just a couple of foundations and some lipglass. I love Mac makeup but don't have a lot of experience with it. I have an array of other products in my kit, all professional products. The makeup academy that I attended supplied us with a kit including shadow and blush palettes and I just purchase from them. So my question is do i need to wear Mac products to drop off my résumé and if and when I interview in order to be considered a candidate? I know this sounds like a Silly question but I don't want to ruin my chanes when I could have done something about it. Thank you for reading. Any feed back will be much appreciated.

Sorry im new to posting on specktra, i responded to this a couple subjects down

 

[tattletale]

Hi everyone! So i went through the whole interview process and demo, I was offered a position as a permanent part time artist. My question is how long after being offered the position does the actual signing my name on the dotted line and starting at a location take? Its been a week and half since ive been offered the position and was told to wait for a phone call to proceed and i havent heard anything. I've read on this thread it can take awhile but im going nuts! I want to start immediately! I'm so excited and appreciative of this opportunity i literally cannot express it! Anyone with any info will be greatly appreciated! thanks!

even though you do your paper work it will have to be sent to nyc to get processed and once it is you will get an employee number then you can start. when i started it took a month in half before i got my number. its the holiday season so it could take awhile

 

[freelance byuti]

Thank you so much or the information. I really appreciate it. I am going to buy some makeup, research and then go drop off my résumé . I'll post once I do. Thanks again.

 

[xStarryEyedX]

even though you do your paper work it will have to be sent to nyc to get processed and once it is you will get an employee number then you can start. when i started it took a month in half before i got my number. its the holiday season so it could take awhile

Yep. I worked IN NY and it still took about that long.

 

[shishini]

hey hun, how is the freelance position at mac coming along

 

[fehuyghe]

Hi everyone! I am SUPER new to this site and this particular thread, but I was referred to it as I was just contacted today to come in to interview for a freelance position.  I've been frequenting my local Macy's counter for several years, and I'm very familiar (for the most part) with everyone who works there.  I've dabbled with the idea of applying for a position there, as I adore makeup, but I am not *completely* satisfied or comfortable in my skills of doing other people's makeup.  I've done a bit here and there, but it's been a while since I've practiced on anyone, so I am totally aware that I need to step it up and get some more practice in.  I'm comfortable with doing makeup on myself, but still trying to get comfortable on the application for others, ya know? I'm usually complimented on my makeup when I stop by the counter (which is always nice, and several times in the past, different MUA's have "recruited" me to work there, or suggested I apply.  But again, because of me not being 100% confident in my skills to do others makeup, I kept putting it off... Even though makeup is something I've always wanted to do, and I've always been obsessed with it and MAC.   Well, last month or so, I finally dropped off a resume for consideration for any open position. The manager, whom I know fairly well, was not in but I knew she would get my CV.  I didn't think any more of it, mostly because I just recently started 2 part time jobs elsewhere.. However, today I went by and spent too much money on the Electric Cool collection.. (OMG, how amazing are those shadows! I'm in love, haha!).. and I chatted it up with another MUA that I know pretty well.  Out of the blue, she asked me if I was still interested in freelancing because she knew at one point I was interested in doing that.  I explained that I was, but wasn't sure how it would work out due to my other PT jobs.  Needless to say, she said that she would mention it to the manager.  Well, a few hours later, I got a call back from the manager and she wanted to set up an interview time for me.  She explained that they do the initial interview AND the demo on the same day.  Due to my not knowing my schedule for one of my jobs (and because I just started there), I will have to figure out my schedule first and then call back for the interview.  SUPER long story (not so) short lol, I am mildly terrified of my demo interview.... haha.  I don't want to come across as insecure and lacking confidence for my demo, but I know I need to definitely practice on some friends until my interview.  Reading the different comments about what to expect in the interview is very helpful, but I am still very nervous.  I would like to think that because I've been "recruited" on several occasions (and even today when I stopped by, and also because the manager called me shortly after) that I could have a decent chance of getting this position, but I am definitely not being cocky in my thinking.  That being said, I know when I go in I need to exude confidence and do my best to show off my skills, but I'm so nervous that I'm just going to mess it up and ruin my chances lol.  Unfortunately, I usually end up second guessing myself and my performance. =/    SO, so sorry that this is so long... if you've read it all, I would definitely appreciate any tips or encouragement in this process.  Sounds like most of you probably know what I'm feeling, and I know that even the best sometimes second guess themselves, but if you can recommend any tips on how to get past that, please do let me know!   Thank you so, so much for any and all encouragement! -Natalie.

Hi! I'm new here, and i kinda think i know how you feel. It's been 3 years now that i'm applying for Mac. True story is , try a lot of looks on yourself, This always gives me confidence! I'm going for my make up demo next thursday, and i hope i make it trough! Loads of Luv and hope!

 

[kirsten]

Is it okay to apply at multiple stores at the same time or should you just stick to one? I have about 5 MAC stores all pretty much within the same distance from me. One is a Macy's, two Nordtroms and two actual MACs. I really want to work at MAC but I have no make up experience at all. Applying it at least. I make and sell my own glitter nail polishes on Etsy which has been fairly sucessful. I do have some retail experience and 10+ years of customer service with a long work history. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about MAC products since its all I pretty much use and I'm obsessed. I've never put make up on another person though and don't know how to apply false lashes. I have received countless comments that I should be a make up artist. I just never seriously considered it since I had good jobs but I am sick of a boring desk job now and want more excitement and interaction with people. Also my husband got a great job which allows me to take a cut on my pay and do something I will actually enjoy. If I did get hired I'd probably spend my whole paycheck back on MAC items though! lol

 

[fehuyghe]

Is it okay to apply at multiple stores at the same time or should you just stick to one? I have about 5 MAC stores all pretty much within the same distance from me. One is a Macy's, two Nordtroms and two actual MACs. I really want to work at MAC but I have no make up experience at all. Applying it at least. I make and sell my own glitter nail polishes on Etsy which has been fairly sucessful. I do have some retail experience and 10+ years of customer service with a long work history. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about MAC products since its all I pretty much use and I'm obsessed. I've never put make up on another person though and don't know how to apply false lashes. I have received countless comments that I should be a make up artist. I just never seriously considered it since I had good jobs but I am sick of a boring desk job now and want more excitement and interaction with people. Also my husband got a great job which allows me to take a cut on my pay and do something I will actually enjoy. If I did get hired I'd probably spend my whole paycheck back on MAC items though! lol

Hi! Well as for counters , i think The resume Goes directly to The Same person that is responsible for them no? Because where i live we only have free standing stores. As for your make up skills, The thing is you Will need to do a demo , and maybe its good to practice sometimes on people, do some free shootings and such as. So that your sure you can do it, because they can make or break you with your interview and demo. So really make sure you did some make up (and take pictures of your work and put them together in a portfolio.) so that they see what you're capable of.. And also for jobs, maybe on The Estee lauder companies site itself . Normally if they are looking for people you can apply there or maybe check it on The Mac site. I got in with Mac since yesterday, i have a position in a free standing store now for 3 days a week ! Good luck and if you want it you can do it!