Working for Sephora

[TrusyMyEyes]

So what's the pay like? Also how is Sephora working out for you Jenna?

I was thinking of applying there, than I heard all this cult like stuff and a sucky discount. I decided to pass up on it, last resort type thing.

Also, I don't wear foundation in my regular life, is it important to wear it to your interview?

Maybe I should create a thread with that question.

 

[jeanna]

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[quandolak]

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[aquablu]

Congrats on being hired at Sephora! I just went for an interview elsewhere myself. I wasn't asked to stay, but I did get a call back for a second interview. Can anyone tell me if that's a good sign...or are they just unsure if they want to hire me? Thanks.

 

[mae13]

Sephora MAs?

I've heard back from Sephora that there will be one opening in Montreal, sometime in 2007.

I was wondering...does anyone here work for them? What sort of employment opportunities do they have for make-up artists?

 

[d_flawless]

i'm pretty sure the hiring process works like MAC's, in the respect that you're hired as a sales associate, not necessarily only for someone to do make up.

 

[charkkatz]

HELP! Interview with Sephora tommorrow!

SO basically, this is my first cosmetic job interview and I want to look like I know what I am doing, but not overdone. I unfortunatly have so much make and so little of stila, urban decay, etc. that sephora carries. What kind of look should I go in with?

I'm on the left...it's a bad picture because it was taken at the end of the day but you can get an idea of what I look like...any reccomendations are greatly appreciated.

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

I wore a gold/brown/bronze neutrally look. You'd be surprised how many of their employees don't even wear more than foundation/mascara/lipgloss to work. Just make sure that you look clean and professional, not too much color, but don't go in looking barefaced. If you're more drawn to being a "color expert" in the store, then wear a little bit of color, but if you're more of a skincare person, focus more on having a flawless looking canvas. good luck!

 

[jeanna]

You can ask to be a Product Consultant in the "color world" (Sephora lingo: color = makeup/cosmetics, world = section). I work for Sephora part-time in Ontario, and there really isn't an official Makeup Artist position. Even though you've been hired to work in "Color" you can still find yourself working in skincare, fragrance, on cash, etc., if they need those areas covered. However, you can be assigned to work "chair time" where you perform consultations and do full makeup applications on a client. Chair time is usually rotated between consultants working in color. The better you are (application-wise and sales-wise), the more time you will get on chair time. But even if you don't get chair time, you always find yourself doing mini-demos on people anywhere on the floor.

If you have a bit more experience, you can apply as a Color Specialist, but that requires different and more extensive Sephora training.

I freelance on the side and I like working for Sephora. It gives me an opportunity to work with a lot of different faces (ages, shapes, ethnicities, etc.) and I get a lot of exposure to many different brands.

 

[Beauty Mark]

How well does Sephora pay? If you can't list exact, would you please give a ballpark figure?

 

[MizMac]

Adding to Jeanna"s post, I know we are starting a color team at our Sephora and I think most of the US. I personally only work in color, and do alot of chair time. On the weekends, I'm in chair time for at least 1/2 my shift. I haven't worked in skincare and I don't even now how to use the register. I've been at the store for 2 months and I love it. I left 3 years at MAC to do it. You get a lot of freedom as a makeup artist. Plus there is a ton of training with the different lines ( I have an 8:30 am training with NARS tomarrow) I also know that Sephora is starting a national artistry team soon!!! I hope that helps a bit!

 

[jeanna]

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Originally Posted by MizMac I also know that Sephora is starting a national artistry team soon!!!

Wow! That sounds like it could be such a great opportunity for so many aspiring MA's working at Sephora. Thanks for this

 

[MizMac]

From what I was told tonight, you will have to go through SOS and Encore before you are elligble. I have a bit of time to get ready!!

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

I got hired at Sephora!!!

I got a lovely call today from Sephora and they extended a job offer my way and I jumped on it. I'm excited, and I had to share.

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[Indigowaters]

Congratulations!!! :woohoo:

 

[Julie]

Congrats! I would love to work at Sephora.

 

[hyperRealGurl]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woooohooooo wait does that mean u wont be posting looks??? i hope not.. please do make time for us specktra gurls lol j/p. anyhooo thats awsome way to go....... Hi-5 clap clap

 

[MacVirgin]

Congratulations!!! how awesome!!

 

[mzcelaneous]

YAY! Congrats!

 

[eye_pr0mise]

congrats !! keep us updated on all the cool stuff and of course your job experinces lOl ..