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AHH! So I went today to my demo/interview!
I took one of my best friends, who doesn't wear too much makeup & has flawless skin, in as my model. I was scheduled to be there at 4, so I arrived around 3:40 to the counter inside of Dillard's. The way the one I applied at works is that there's a counter inside of Dillard's, then a kiosk outside, and thankfully the majority of the actual consumer traffic was at the kiosk. Laurie, the hiring manager, was there when I arrived [she was the one I'd spoken to previously] & she asked me to hold on for just a second while she finished with some customers. When she was done she gave me some guidelines on sanitation [which, thanks to Specktra, I was completely aware of!] and then proceeded to tell me to do a day look & that I had 45 minutes! Unfortunately, because of Specktra, I'd gotten myself used to the idea of 25-30 minutes, and felt rushed for no reason. But I took my time picking out products, then started my application. I chose a really neutral eye, with some Soft force on the lid, some dark brown in the crease, aquadisiac under the lower lashes, and mylar as a brow highlight. Lined it with fluidline [which I was a tiny bit shaky at] and then did a really pretty pink lip. The whole time Laurie kept telling me "Relax, you're doing fine.." and I tried, but its hard when you know a job is riding on it! I finished off with some smolder in the waterline and prep & prime last then zoom lash. I was then told to turn it to a night look, and I grabbed carbon [of course] and some cool-toned brown that I can't remember the name of.. The night look wasn't rated quite as highly. I chose a darker lip out of sheer rushing, and should've stuck with something more nude. Also, I didn't apply more cheek color, but the client [my friend] didn't want anymore, which ultimately is what matters.. Overall though, Laurie and Melissa [the retail manager] applauded my work, and said my blending was better than most. I then was supposed to be interviewed by both Laurie and Melissa, but they couldn't swing it to cover the counter, so Laurie ended up just interviewing me. We went out to find a sofa to sit on, but none were adequate so we took the long way to the food court, and during that time she talked to me about my application [that a lot of the things I could fix come with time and experience] and she told me about HER history with MAC, which was awesome. We went and sat down and she went through 5 pages of questions, mostly geared towards retail and sales, but mentioned at the beginning that she was interviewing for freelance positions. She seemed really impressed by my answers, laughed when I couldn't think of a pay rate, and said that she could tell I love to help people. After the interview she told me she would review my interview with Melissa then get in contact..

I really feel like I nailed it.. The only thing is I almost feel like she might offer me a permanent position, which would be awesome. I think she was really really impressed with me and my retail experience, along with some leadership experience and my willingness to learn. Also, thanks to Specktra [again!] she was damn near blown away when I knew the history of MAC, I knew about the MAC aids fund & kids helping kids, and knew the motto of MAC [all races, all sexes, all ages]... so hopefully that helped me secure a position... I'll let you know, but I'm hoping I'm right <3

Thanks again guys for the positive words!