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MAC_Pixie04

MAC_Pixie04

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Yay for me! I guess I did really well @ the group interview =D




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So today I went into Sephora, the girl there told me they were hiring part time (yay) and gave me an application and the name of their hiring manager as well as her availability this week for me to come in.
So if anyone here has worked at Sephora, or interviewed with Sephora etc, please let me know what to expect from them!

Now, I applied to freelance at a MAC store about a month ago. I called to ask about the status of my application since I never heard back from them. Well, the manager that I'd been dealing with apparently is on leave for awhile, and the person I spoke to was of absolutely no help. My current job has fallen to pieces and I don't wanna just slip into a job that I know I won't like...
My question: would it be easier for me to apply at a counter in Macy's or Nordstrom's as opposed to hearing back from that particular store? If anybody here happens to work at a Nordstrom's or Macy's in San Diego California, help me out!!!

I really don't wanna work at Target or something and be miserable, I want a job in something I'm passionate about. People who work in settle-down positions have a tendency to look miserable, and therefore treat the people around them like crap, so I really want a job where I'll be happy and it'll reflect in my work. And I want the experience/training to better my make up skills.

Thanks in advance!
 
ShadowyLady

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04
People who work in settle-down positions have a tendency to look miserable, and therefore treat the people around them like crap, so I really want a job where I'll be happy and it'll reflect in my work. And I want the experience/training to better my make up skills.


This is so true!! Well put.

I say apply at all three: Sephora, Macy's & Nordstrom. See what happens, keep your options open, etc. Try a few different counters (not just MAC). It would definitely improve your chances of working for MAC later on, I'm sure.
 
MAC_Pixie04

MAC_Pixie04

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So here's what I did:
I applied in the general cosmetics counters in the Macy's stores in my area that have MAC. I got a call for a group interview on the 7th.
I also applied to the cosmetics department at all the Nordstrom's stores in my area, and I'm waiting to hear from them.
I went in and introduced myself to the Sephora manager, she said I had good availability, great style, and that my make up application was "stunning," which were all good signs for me, and that she'd call me when she started doing interviews. She said she likes to wait until she has about 5-7 applicants, and right now she has 4, so maybe next week or the week after she'll call.

It's further ahead than I was last week, so I'm proud of myself for now. I figure if I can get a job at a good cosmetics counter, it'll make it easier for me to apply at MAC next time, in case I don't make it right now.
 
FacesbyNiki

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04
So here's what I did:
I applied in the general cosmetics counters in the Macy's stores in my area that have MAC. I got a call for a group interview on the 7th.
I also applied to the cosmetics department at all the Nordstrom's stores in my area, and I'm waiting to hear from them.
I went in and introduced myself to the Sephora manager, she said I had good availability, great style, and that my make up application was "stunning," which were all good signs for me, and that she'd call me when she started doing interviews. She said she likes to wait until she has about 5-7 applicants, and right now she has 4, so maybe next week or the week after she'll call.

It's further ahead than I was last week, so I'm proud of myself for now. I figure if I can get a job at a good cosmetics counter, it'll make it easier for me to apply at MAC next time, in case I don't make it right now.

Yay!! That's great!!!! Good luck!
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2_pink

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Good luck with that!!! And dont get discouraged and go to a "settle down" job. Definitely not Target. *lol* I work there now, and it can definitely be exhausting and give you that "i hate people & retail" feeling. Its not that bad sometimes though.

Anyways, im trying to get the balls to apply at MAC for freelance, and it sounds like youre pretty close to getting your dream job. Dont give up girly =)
 
MAC_Pixie04

MAC_Pixie04

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Good luck with that!!! And dont get discouraged and go to a "settle down" job. Definitely not Target. *lol* I work there now, and it can definitely be exhausting and give you that "i hate people & retail" feeling. Its not that bad sometimes though.

Anyways, im trying to get the balls to apply at MAC for freelance, and it sounds like youre pretty close to getting your dream job. Dont give up girly =)

I worked at Target last Christmas. I've never more wanted to cut someone's throat. Minimum wage and only a 10% off employee discount...BLAH to that.

Oh, and I have a group interview at Macy's for Cosmetics. I know it's more than likely not going to include MAC, but I HATE that particular counter anyway. All of the girls are really stuck up, and they like to talk shit about the customers in Spanish, and they assume that nobody can hear them; little do they know I speak Spanish, so i've heard them. Never shopping there again nevertheless working for them. Ew.
 
daynarose

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Beware on the group interview...it isn't only for the cosmetic counter like they say..I just went to one for my Macy's and it was basically for all positions, but online it said it was for a cosmetic counter sales assoc. position... So, just so you know!
 
MAC_Pixie04

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Originally Posted by daynarose
Beware on the group interview...it isn't only for the cosmetic counter like they say..I just went to one for my Macy's and it was basically for all positions, but online it said it was for a cosmetic counter sales assoc. position... So, just so you know!

yeah someone else warned me about that too...thanks.
 
FacesbyNiki

FacesbyNiki

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Oh! I do have an interview at Sephora tomorrow afternoon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for that one.

Good luck!
 
MAC_Pixie04

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The advice I've been given is true: make friends with your MAC artists, as many as possible.

After my interview at Sephora (Which I ROCKED thank you) I stopped by MAC @ Nordstrom to pick up a new eyebrow pencil and my favorite MA was there. She complimented me on my hair and make up and i told her I was kinda dolled up for an interview at Sephora. She says "Why the hell haven't you applied here yet, you're so stylish and your make up always looks good, you belong here." Kindest thing I've ever heard btw. I asked if they had any openings, and she said there was a 15-hour position(a week) that just opened, and she went to grab her counter manager. I introduced myself and engaged in conversation with her, she also complimented my style and my make up, and told me to hurry up and apply, and call her once I submit my application, she gave me her card and said she looked forward to hearing from me.
It's a stock postion, but I don't care. It's permanent, I'd still get to go to basic training, updates, get gratis, the discount the regular employee treatment, only I wouldn't be performing make up consultations/applications. But it would be permanent, and once an artist position opened up, I'd already have a heads up on it and be able to move into it. I'm working on my application now, and I'm uberexcited, I'm gonna call her on monday once I have it submitted. Cross your fingers for me! =D
 
FacesbyNiki

FacesbyNiki

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04
The advice I've been given is true: make friends with your MAC artists, as many as possible.

After my interview at Sephora (Which I ROCKED thank you) I stopped by MAC @ Nordstrom to pick up a new eyebrow pencil and my favorite MA was there. She complimented me on my hair and make up and i told her I was kinda dolled up for an interview at Sephora. She says "Why the hell haven't you applied here yet, you're so stylish and your make up always looks good, you belong here." Kindest thing I've ever heard btw. I asked if they had any openings, and she said there was a 15-hour position(a week) that just opened, and she went to grab her counter manager. I introduced myself and engaged in conversation with her, she also complimented my style and my make up, and told me to hurry up and apply, and call her once I submit my application, she gave me her card and said she looked forward to hearing from me.
It's a stock postion, but I don't care. It's permanent, I'd still get to go to basic training, updates, get gratis, the discount the regular employee treatment, only I wouldn't be performing make up consultations/applications. But it would be permanent, and once an artist position opened up, I'd already have a heads up on it and be able to move into it. I'm working on my application now, and I'm uberexcited, I'm gonna call her on monday once I have it submitted. Cross your fingers for me! =D

Wow hun!!! That's great!!! You got it!!!
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MAC_Pixie04

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I also completed a resume today to turn in to the counter manager at Nordstrom. And my 2nd interview with Sephora is Wednesday. Does anyone know if the 2nd interview is when they tell you if you're hired? Or do they call you again after that? They got back to me really fast about my interview, they told us at the Group Interview that it would take a week, but they called me within 3 days...
 
FacesbyNiki

FacesbyNiki

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04
I also completed a resume today to turn in to the counter manager at Nordstrom. And my 2nd interview with Sephora is Wednesday. Does anyone know if the 2nd interview is when they tell you if you're hired? Or do they call you again after that? They got back to me really fast about my interview, they told us at the Group Interview that it would take a week, but they called me within 3 days...

Just wanna say, good luck!
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