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Originally Posted by amoona

(1) The manager at the counter that hired me told me it should take two weeks ... on Thursday it'll be two weeks ... and she wanted me to call her as soon as I could access the system so that she can book me for the Barbie Loves MAC event this weekend. The paper work still hasn't been processed and I'm worried that it wont be done in time for the event. The assistant manager yesterday told me that it could take up to another two weeks. How long does it usually take for freelance paper work to process? I'm sure it is different for every region and stuff and every person but I was just wondering about a rough estimate.

Paperwork is very unpredictible...I was told 4-6 weeks for my freelance paperwork. I got hired the last week in October, filled out my paperwork 1-2 weeks later & then started on Black Friday.
My permanent paperwork got done in 2 weeks (new hire & both promotions)...so just cross your fingers & keep checking.

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Originally Posted by amoona

(2) I was told when you become a freelancers you are put on a freelance/on-call list and you can be called up by any location in your region (our region has 13 locations inlucind 1 store opening in april). How often is this list updated?! Is it every month or just everytime a new freelancer is added? I was thinking about going downtown this week (where most of the locations are) and introducing myself to the managers so they can put a face to a name. I just don't know if I should wait until my name is officially on the list or not.

To freelance at other locations, you have to let them know specifically which locations you are willing to work at...in my region that had to be done directly through each location. Definitely go in & introduce yourself-looking good, of course...I would wait until you got confirmation that your info went through though.

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Originally Posted by amoona

(3) I'm also very egar to leave my current office job but I can't until MAC offers me a part-time position ... my mom doesn't want me hanging around the house lol. I've heard girl who have been hired after two weeks of freelancing or a month and then of course some that have taken a lot lot longer. I really don't mind waiting, but I am VERY ready to become a perm employee hehe. Is it ok to ask the managers at different locations if they're hiring or am I supposed to wait to be approached about it? I'd also love to work at the new MAC store they're opening in April, location is VERY convenient plus I'd get to wear pigments lol. But who do I ask about that? By now would they already have their staff for that location?

Freelance work can be very touch & go, so don't go quitting your other job yet. You can watch the job postings & see if there is anything opening up, but I would suggest being very eager (cleaning, helping customers, & all of that..don't gossip, don't stand around, always help out) & make it known that you would like a permanent position. There is usually a hierarchy between the freelancers (those who have been around longer are up for the permanent position first), but if you're good & well liked, you stand a good chance at passing the hierarchy, at least a little.

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Originally Posted by amoona

(4) After speaking with many different MAC MA I've become very interested in starting a career with MAC. I'm leaning more towards the management side, what are the different levels of management that MAC has?

Management starts with product specialist (sorta) & then there's 3rd Key, ARM, RM, SRM, MRO...some locations have an ops manager...I'm sure I'm missing some, but that's the basic run down. every manager I know has been w/ MAC at least 3 years, but it's basically the same, you work your way up...post for jobs when there is an opening & stuff like that.

Hope that helps!