Please Ask All Pro Card and Pro Discount Questions Here
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Liz2286
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I just wanted to share that a few weeks ago I mailed my application for a PRO card. I'm a freelance mua. I do special events here in Chicago and also in Mexico. I sent in my business card, letter of recommendation from a client, resume, and bridal contract. I have been calling every week to check on the status of my app and yesterday I was told that it hasn't even been processed yet! It's going to be 4 weeks this Saturday that I sent it and the lady I spoke to said it shouldn't take so long for it to be on their system. I told her what I sent and she said that they might be verifying things because they're not accepting resumes from mua anymore. She said they take resumes and headshots only for actresses and models. Also, the letter of recommendation should be from an employer, not from a client. She said that the business card and bridal contract should be enough.
However, I'm afraid that they might not accept my business card because I made it at home. I've never had the need to actually order business cards at the printer's because I get all my clients by word-of-mouth. Plus it doesn't make sense to have any cards done if I'm working back and forth from here and Mexico.
I do have a letter from an employer but I didn't send it in with my app because my former boss took forever to type it up for me so I just sent in the one I had from a client. I'm hoping that I do get approved but if I don't, I wonder if I can re-apply. I have the letter from my previous employer and I'll finally order some business cards. If I don't get approved, I know it'll be my fault because I filled out the app and gathered the proofs without really thinking. For some reason, I thought I would get approved with no problem.
I'm just stressed because I was hired to do makeup for a folkloric dance group and I need to buy so many different foundations and bright shadows. I was hoping that I would have the card by this month and the group's performances begin next month.
However, I'm afraid that they might not accept my business card because I made it at home. I've never had the need to actually order business cards at the printer's because I get all my clients by word-of-mouth. Plus it doesn't make sense to have any cards done if I'm working back and forth from here and Mexico.
I do have a letter from an employer but I didn't send it in with my app because my former boss took forever to type it up for me so I just sent in the one I had from a client. I'm hoping that I do get approved but if I don't, I wonder if I can re-apply. I have the letter from my previous employer and I'll finally order some business cards. If I don't get approved, I know it'll be my fault because I filled out the app and gathered the proofs without really thinking. For some reason, I thought I would get approved with no problem.
I'm just stressed because I was hired to do makeup for a folkloric dance group and I need to buy so many different foundations and bright shadows. I was hoping that I would have the card by this month and the group's performances begin next month.
erine1881
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Re: Am I eligible for a mac pro card, I am Jamaican
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Randy Rose
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Re: MAC Pro Discount on Holiday Collections
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It seems to vary a little, maybe location-by-location (like B2M) or relationship with the MUA (or maybe if the MUA is inexperienced!). I don't know how the MAC POS system works, but last December I went in and purchased the Mystery Powder from the Couture Collection expecting to pay full price and was shocked when it rang out with my discount. I don't know if the MUA rang it up as a discounted item, or if the computer automatically did via my Pro Card (any MAC retail employees know exactly how the discounting works?). I mentioned that I didn't think it would be discounted, and she said of course it would.
Incidentally, this *was* after the point when the MUAs were allowed to use their employee discount on the collections, so maybe the rule is that Pro members get the discount at that time, too?
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Originally Posted by candymaddy
yes that is true the will not discount the holiday collections |
It seems to vary a little, maybe location-by-location (like B2M) or relationship with the MUA (or maybe if the MUA is inexperienced!). I don't know how the MAC POS system works, but last December I went in and purchased the Mystery Powder from the Couture Collection expecting to pay full price and was shocked when it rang out with my discount. I don't know if the MUA rang it up as a discounted item, or if the computer automatically did via my Pro Card (any MAC retail employees know exactly how the discounting works?). I mentioned that I didn't think it would be discounted, and she said of course it would.
Incidentally, this *was* after the point when the MUAs were allowed to use their employee discount on the collections, so maybe the rule is that Pro members get the discount at that time, too?
hhunt2
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So I just got a call from a friend who met a Mac employee at her new college. My friend didn't remember the gals "position", but it sort of sounded like she is a well-known Mac employee (she works at different locations) and has worked for Mac for a loonnnggg time.
My friend said she gets a 60% discount!!!
Is that forreal? I've only heard 40% off... someone shead some light on my question. Thanks!
My friend said she gets a 60% discount!!!
Is that forreal? I've only heard 40% off... someone shead some light on my question. Thanks!
mac*lover
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yes employee get 60% off
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| Originally Posted by hhunt2
So I just got a call from a friend who met a Mac employee at her new college. My friend didn't remember the gals "position", but it sort of sounded like she is a well-known Mac employee (she works at different locations) and has worked for Mac for a loonnnggg time. My friend said she gets a 60% discount!!! Is that forreal? I've only heard 40% off... someone shead some light on my question. Thanks! |
yes employee get 60% off
nursee81
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Re: MAC Pro Discount on Holiday Collections
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I think the no discount only applies to the pallets with the 6 e/s, pigment vials and mult items in a set. Not sure exactly but I think that is what I have heard.
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| Originally Posted by Randy Rose
It seems to vary a little, maybe location-by-location (like B2M) or relationship with the MUA (or maybe if the MUA is inexperienced!). I don't know how the MAC POS system works, but last December I went in and purchased the Mystery Powder from the Couture Collection expecting to pay full price and was shocked when it rang out with my discount. I don't know if the MUA rang it up as a discounted item, or if the computer automatically did via my Pro Card (any MAC retail employees know exactly how the discounting works?). I mentioned that I didn't think it would be discounted, and she said of course it would. Incidentally, this *was* after the point when the MUAs were allowed to use their employee discount on the collections, so maybe the rule is that Pro members get the discount at that time, too? |
I think the no discount only applies to the pallets with the 6 e/s, pigment vials and mult items in a set. Not sure exactly but I think that is what I have heard.
ellabella220208
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hi, i just got my pro card today, im in the uk and i am on the pro site but i cant find anywhere to buy pro products online??? can someone advise me please!
Hemons
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I'm not 100% sure, but I just placed an order from a PRO store over the phone (I'm not lucky enough to have a PRO store in my area) and they asked if I was a PRO card member. That leads me to believe you can use your PRO card over the phone with any PRO store. Anyone else have experience with this?
Lizzie
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Yes, you can use your pro card over the phone. Just call the 800 number.
| Originally Posted by Hemons
I'm not 100% sure, but I just placed an order from a PRO store over the phone (I'm not lucky enough to have a PRO store in my area) and they asked if I was a PRO card member. That leads me to believe you can use your PRO card over the phone with any PRO store. Anyone else have experience with this? |
Yes, you can use your pro card over the phone. Just call the 800 number.
JuicyBabyy43
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Does anyone know if you could use your PRO card discount at the Dutry Free MAC stores?
x.DOLLYMiX.x
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Iam not sure if this is the right place but does anyone know how much the student tool kit is in sterling?
msjaybooboo
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i was wondering in the letter of recommendation what should be stated?
doll.face
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I am thinking of attending the Lia Schorr basic makeup application class to better my skills. I do freelance work every now and then and am now looking to make it a full time career.
Would my Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skincare Training, Inc., Certificate and my business card be enough? I can include a few reference letters from my previous clients that can be contacted. I'm just afraid this won't be enough and I certainly don't want to be rejected!
I've never really taken any photos of my work as I always just considered it something fun, you know? It wasn't up until a few months ago when I realized I'd love to take this to the next level. The only photos I really have are photos of the person at their event. I don't think sending those in would help. For example, I did makeup for a girls sweet 16 and junior prom. I have some photos from that but it also doesn't clearly show her makeup.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Would my Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skincare Training, Inc., Certificate and my business card be enough? I can include a few reference letters from my previous clients that can be contacted. I'm just afraid this won't be enough and I certainly don't want to be rejected!
I've never really taken any photos of my work as I always just considered it something fun, you know? It wasn't up until a few months ago when I realized I'd love to take this to the next level. The only photos I really have are photos of the person at their event. I don't think sending those in would help. For example, I did makeup for a girls sweet 16 and junior prom. I have some photos from that but it also doesn't clearly show her makeup.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
GypsyRose
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I thought I remember reading somewhere on Spektra that attendees of The Makeup Show got to apply for the MAC Pro card without having to show industry credentials. Anyone know if that's right? Also, it says on the Makeup Show LA site that you have to show industry credentials to get in. Is that true? I'm confused.
amy_forster
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You can't actually buy products online using your pro card in the UK. You can use your card to browse the pro site and then ring through your order on the mail order line though including any pro products you might want. HTH.
| Originally Posted by ellabella220208
hi, i just got my pro card today, im in the uk and i am on the pro site but i cant find anywhere to buy pro products online??? can someone advise me please! |
You can't actually buy products online using your pro card in the UK. You can use your card to browse the pro site and then ring through your order on the mail order line though including any pro products you might want. HTH.
Chaneese
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Hello to all, my name is Chaneese, and I want to say that I'm very excited to be apart of Specktra. Anywho, I have a question that I hope someone can answer. I just received an offer from MAC Cosmetics, YAY me! Although I'm very excited, I'm also a little confused. The position I was offered is freelance/ on call. My manager did not really go into detail about the position or its perks, thus leads to my question. I know I could probably just call and ask, but I'm really nervous to. So please someone, anyone please help me! With my position, will I be able to receive a discount off on products? Any response is greatly appreciated, thanks!!
