I am now a MAC employee! Detailed description of my demo and interview. Long post

[miss_supra]

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Originally Posted by sofabean

aww it all sounds so exciting!! i'm really happy for you! now tell us about your first day! heh

We are till waiting for my paper work to go through.

[crissy22]

Wow.. paperwork sure does take a long time..

No worries tho, I'm sure it will work out for you soon.. keep us posted!

Best wishes

[Moxy]

Woooooow!! Congratulations!

I had butterflies in my belly while reading your report about the whole experience, you made me nervous heehee! You're a big inspiration to "simple" people who want to go and try to do this work too. If MAC ever gets to Slovenia I'm quite encouraged now to try because of your story.

Have loads of fun in your new job

[blueangel1023]

Wow, your demo interview was definitely insightful and inspirational. I'm not as nervous as I was before since I know what to expect now. hehe, I aced the pre-screening process and the interview with the counter manager, but I have yet to go through with the demo interview. It's supposed to be for tomorrow. I was so excited they asked me for a 2nd interview that I automatically said "yes" without a thought. lol, unfortunately I forgot I have class that day, so I need to reschedule it

Congrats on getting the job!

[miss_supra]

Bad news, my paperwork went through, but they are not using any freelancers until after July for my region. Damn this hiring freeze!

[crissy22]

It will be July b4 you know it...

[PrettyDolledUp]

Congratulations!!!

I've been reading your threads about freelancing for MAC and I found your demo description thread very helpful! I've gone to my local counter and spoke with the counter manager, but they aren't hiring at the moment, but she told me to bring in my resume and she would give me a call when they would start. She also said that they have "job fairs" for freelancers, since I had also inquired about that and they said that the job fairs are usually held in Sacramento or Modesto and that they would have their next one in the Summer time.

I've also called the MAC counter in Berkeley regarding freelancing, but the person whom I spoke with there did mention something about a Hiring Freeze. The manager in Modesto, however didn't mention anything about a freeze.

Anyways, I'm still going to drop off my resume to my local counters, but I wanted to get some advice from you, since you've gone through the whole process and all. So, I have a resume, but I wanted to know if it would be best to have a cover letter attached with it? The counter manager at Modesto said it wasn't necessary, but I still do want to look professional. Also, should my resume be in regular paper or resume paper? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure that my resume catches their eyes when they are ready to start hiring again! hehehe.

Your help is very much appreciated. Thanks!

[miss_supra]

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Originally Posted by PrettyDolledUp

Congratulations!!!

I've been reading your threads about freelancing for MAC and I found your demo description thread very helpful! I've gone to my local counter and spoke with the counter manager, but they aren't hiring at the moment, but she told me to bring in my resume and she would give me a call when they would start. She also said that they have "job fairs" for freelancers, since I had also inquired about that and they said that the job fairs are usually held in Sacramento or Modesto and that they would have their next one in the Summer time.

I've also called the MAC counter in Berkeley regarding freelancing, but the person whom I spoke with there did mention something about a Hiring Freeze. The manager in Modesto, however didn't mention anything about a freeze.

Anyways, I'm still going to drop off my resume to my local counters, but I wanted to get some advice from you, since you've gone through the whole process and all. So, I have a resume, but I wanted to know if it would be best to have a cover letter attached with it? The counter manager at Modesto said it wasn't necessary, but I still do want to look professional. Also, should my resume be in regular paper or resume paper? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure that my resume catches their eyes when they are ready to start hiring again! hehehe.

Your help is very much appreciated. Thanks!

Did you speak with Mar-rex at the Modesto store? She is awesome.

Anyway, what I went through was a Job fair at the Downtown Sacramento. The next one coming up is in July.

Personally I didn't even give them a resume. I speak with the manager every once in a while so I asked one day and I was lucky enough to have the job fair the following week. She signed me up for it and the next day I gave my resume. Personally, I'd include a cover letter to help stand out compared to the other applicants. The key is for them to remember you.

In the Sacramento region the hiring free does not affect hiring freelance, just our hours. Also, I was told that to be hired as a freelance employee in this region you must go through the job fair, since it's not common to hire outside of it.

Berkeley is not part of the Sacramento region and may be doing something different then what I am aware of.

[PrettyDolledUp]

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

Did you speak with Mar-rex at the Modesto store? She is awesome.

Anyway, what I went through was a Job fair at the Downtown Sacramento. The next one coming up is in July.

Personally I didn't even give them a resume. I speak with the manager every once in a while so I asked one day and I was lucky enough to have the job fair the following week. She signed me up for it and the next day I gave my resume. Personally, I'd include a cover letter to help stand out compared to the other applicants. The key is for them to remember you.

In the Sacramento region the hiring free does not affect hiring freelance, just our hours. Also, I was told that to be hired as a freelance employee in this region you must go through the job fair, since it's not common to hire outside of it.

Berkeley is not part of the Sacramento region and may be doing something different then what I am aware of.

Yes I spoke to Mar-Rex at Modesto...she IS awesome and really friendly! She gave me her business card and told me to make sure I give her my resume when I drop it off. I also spoke with Stephanie and she said to just keep showing my face at the counter to show that I'm really interested. They weren't sure when the next Job Fair was for Freelancing, but thanks for letting me know. =) It's good to know that they just put names on the list to "audition". Now I can prepare myself for it. hehe. Since I know that it's in July, I'm excited! Now I gotta get my butt over there and give the manager my resume and practice practice practice! Btw, I live in Manteca, so I'm probably going to submit my resume over to the Stockton Counter at Macys as well.

I think Berkeley IS doing something different, because when I inquired at the Nordstrom Pleasanton Counter, they were directing me to go to Berkeley, because that's where they hire Freelancers. So i'll probably stick with my Local Counters, just so it's more closer to home.

Anyway, Thanks again for your help! And July is just around the corner...(about 2 months) Congratulations again!

[miss_supra]

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Originally Posted by PrettyDolledUp

Yes I spoke to Mar-Rex at Modesto...she IS awesome and really friendly! She gave me her business card and told me to make sure I give her my resume when I drop it off. I also spoke with Stephanie and she said to just keep showing my face at the counter to show that I'm really interested. They weren't sure when the next Job Fair was for Freelancing, but thanks for letting me know. =) It's good to know that they just put names on the list to "audition". Now I can prepare myself for it. hehe. Since I know that it's in July, I'm excited! Now I gotta get my butt over there and give the manager my resume and practice practice practice! Btw, I live in Manteca, so I'm probably going to submit my resume over to the Stockton Counter at Macys as well.

I think Berkeley IS doing something different, because when I inquired at the Nordstrom Pleasanton Counter, they were directing me to go to Berkeley, because that's where they hire Freelancers. So i'll probably stick with my Local Counters, just so it's more closer to home.

Anyway, Thanks again for your help! And July is just around the corner...(about 2 months) Congratulations again!

You're welcome! I am glad to help. I actually interviewed after my audition with Mar-rex and the Regional Recruiter. She made me feel extremely welcomed and so did the Regional Recruiter. One of the best interviews I had because they actually seemed genuinely caring.

[MIXEDSHAWTI18]

hey im actually going for a freelancing at mac too so ur info was extremely helpful , congrats and thanks

[MIXEDSHAWTI18]

hey im actually going for a freelancing at mac too so ur info was extremely helpful , congrats and thanks

[babyjazy21]

Congrats girl!! Thank you for all the detailed info, it was very helpful. I like in san francisco and I gave my resume to the third key holder bc the manager who hired for freelancing wasn't there. But I was wondering if you think I should go instead to the job fair?

[miss_supra]

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Originally Posted by babyjazy21

Congrats girl!! Thank you for all the detailed info, it was very helpful. I like in san francisco and I gave my resume to the third key holder bc the manager who hired for freelancing wasn't there. But I was wondering if you think I should go instead to the job fair?

I am sorry, but since it is not my region I don't have much advise accept ask if they do job fairs.

[miss_supra]

OMG, I just got a call for a possible part time position with a counter <3 I am submitting my resume tonight and will talk to her next week.

[glamdoll]

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

OMG, I just got a call for a possible part time position with a counter <3 I am submitting my resume tonight and will talk to her next week.

Yay! Congrats, and goodluck! You will get it!

I just had my first freelance shift yesterday at Mac Pro! It was fun! but I was nervous. Everyone there was friendly

[miss_supra]

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Originally Posted by glamdoll

Yay! Congrats, and goodluck! You will get it!

I just had my first freelance shift yesterday at Mac Pro! It was fun! but I was nervous. Everyone there was friendly

The only thing holding me back is availablity. Either way she wants to talk to me. Congrats on the first day! How did it go? I'd be so nervous to be at the PRO store my first day!

[glamdoll]

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

The only thing holding me back is availablity. Either way she wants to talk to me. Congrats on the first day! How did it go? I'd be so nervous to be at the PRO store my first day!

Oh really? Hopefully you can work something out. *cross fingers*

It went well. I just got on the floor and started helping people, and if I didnt know something I asked questions. I did 4 makeovers. I was so nervous. But over all it was fun. There was always something to do, people to help. And I only got good customers.

The only thing is, ok, so I helped a few girls who liked my look and they were like "what are you wearing" and I told them, and they just bought everything w/o double thinking it. I was reminded of MYSELF!! aaaaaaaaah!

but it was a good experience

[miss_supra]

My formal interview is Wednesday and after that we will schedule the Demo.

[glamdoll]

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

My formal interview is Wednesday and after that we will schedule the Demo.

Good luck!!! Read up on the "Freelance to permanent" thread because I know that helped me alot when I interviewed w/ the MRO ( i think thats the title ).

Keep us posted!

[*Nikita*]

Oh MY GOODNESS, I am so intimidated now!! Thanks so much for the helpful post, but JEEZ I could never do that! I guess I don't know nearly enough about MAC as I need to in order to get hired there!! I've been in retail for years and have even managed a retail store, so the sales/customer service part would be easy for me.. but I don't know anything about the color names and brush numbers, except for the ones that I own.

[joygasm]

I want to apply.
But now I'm scared lmao.

[glamdoll]

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Originally Posted by *Nikita*

Oh MY GOODNESS, I am so intimidated now!! Thanks so much for the helpful post, but JEEZ I could never do that! I guess I don't know nearly enough about MAC as I need to in order to get hired there!! I've been in retail for years and have even managed a retail store, so the sales/customer service part would be easy for me.. but I don't know anything about the color names and brush numbers, except for the ones that I own.

Its not about like knowing all the colors, cus trust me I dont know all of them lol, its about you being able to not just sell em, but educate your customer, and yeah you would need experience in makeup, because you would be doing makeovers alot on customers.

Product knowledge can be taught, but artistry isnt. Just keep practicing

[miss_supra]

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Originally Posted by glamdoll

Its not about like knowing all the colors, cus trust me I dont know all of them lol, its about you being able to not just sell em, but educate your customer, and yeah you would need experience in makeup, because you would be doing makeovers alot on customers.

Product knowledge can be taught, but artistry isnt. Just keep practicing

Bingo! I learned everything I need here on specktra.

[glitternmyveins]

I'm so glad you made it! Isn't it exciting!! Your interview sounds a lot more intense than mine! I had a demo at the counter after the spoken interview. And there weren't so many of us to compete with! Well who knows we may actually meet at an update meeting one day! I'm so happy for you! If you have any questions regarding working for Mac feel free to shout out to me! Congratulations!