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glitternmyveins · 06-20-2008, 05:29 AM #1 (**permalink**)

Well the time has come for my basic training! I go on Sunday and am going to be enjoying a week at Mac. Now I'm packing and it's such a chore! I want to bring everything with me so I look my best! Any tips and advice in general about the basic training experience, what to wear and what to bring! I really don't plan on downsizing my suitcase for this one!

Susanne · 06-20-2008, 05:31 AM #2 (**permalink**)

Enjoy your trip! I am sure it will be an awesome experience.

DirtyPlum · 06-20-2008, 05:54 AM #3 (**permalink**)

Hey!

Youre right to take everything with you!! Cos ur gonna need it... our trainer gave us themes for each day and held competitions for the person with the fiercest look etc... Take some good skincare cos there may be lots of applying and taking MU off.

You only have to take ur brush belt, urself, & your enthusiasm cos everything will be provided for you! I hope you get to make your own foundation - I was amazed!

Its gonna be intense and you will have long days but it will really fun, inspiring and informative!

Take ur best black outfits and all your MU and make it a week to remember!!

miss_supra · 06-20-2008, 05:55 PM #4 (**permalink**)

I have no advise, but that is extremely exciting!

glitternmyveins · 06-30-2008, 07:51 AM #5 (**permalink**)

Such a positive experience!

Ciara · 06-30-2008, 08:34 AM #6 (**permalink**)

Look at those pics ... Its like MAC heaven.
Congrats!!!

vocaltest · 06-30-2008, 08:48 AM #7 (**permalink**)

wow you lucky girl! that sounds like so much fun!
i wish i worked for mac... i did the phone interview and didn't get through

slightly OT but how did you come about working for them? Did you hand in a cv or what? I swear UK Mac is harder to work for than US!

unbelizable · 06-30-2008, 09:17 AM #8 (**permalink**)

omg, looks amazing! love the pictures!

glitternmyveins · 06-30-2008, 05:48 PM #9 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by vocaltest

wow you lucky girl! that sounds like so much fun!
i wish i worked for mac... i did the phone interview and didn't get through

slightly OT but how did you come about working for them? Did you hand in a cv or what? I swear UK Mac is harder to work for than US!

WGood luck! Don't give up! xx

darkbeauty27 · 08-17-2008, 04:02 AM #10 (**permalink**)

Very cool pictures!

glamdoll · 08-17-2008, 11:10 PM #11 (**permalink**)

yay! I cant wait, sounds like a lot of fun

miss_supra · 08-19-2008, 08:17 PM #12 (**permalink**)

I am going next month. Is everythign provided for us?

DirtyPlum · 08-20-2008, 09:36 AM #13 (**permalink**)

Yep it is, but take your brush belt (you should be given another one). Enjoy it!

MsEileen10 · 08-20-2008, 07:15 PM #14 (**permalink**)

ooohh!! How exciting!!

glamdoll · 08-20-2008, 10:34 PM #15 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by DirtyPlum

Yep it is, but take your brush belt (you should be given another one). Enjoy it!

Really? I have been taking my brush belt, (well everyone has) and there hasnt been a mention of giving us another one.

So far, its been alot of fun! Today was day 3 and next week we go for the last 2 days

DirtyPlum · 08-22-2008, 10:46 AM #16 (**permalink**)

^^ well I'm in the UK and we were provided the basic belt and brushes plus the MAC necklace on day one of Basic. My mngr had already ordered me a belt so I ended up with two, I gave it to one of my colleagues.

Did you make foundation?

glamdoll · 08-22-2008, 01:16 PM #17 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by DirtyPlum

^^ well I'm in the UK and we were provided the basic belt and brushes plus the MAC necklace on day one of Basic. My mngr had already ordered me a belt so I ended up with two, I gave it to one of my colleagues.

Did you make foundation?

Oh! I was given my pin and necklace at my first official day with my location. and I was given a brush belt there too.

Omg! Yes we made foundation out of paint sticks! It was so much fun! I was like really amazed lol

I still have 2 more days to go next week

chocolategoddes · 08-23-2008, 01:35 AM #18 (**permalink**)

Anyone else have a detailed description of Basic Training?
It seems really interesting and fun and I want to hear ALL about it!

MAC*GIRL08 · 08-25-2008, 12:51 PM #19 (**permalink**)

I finished up training on Aug. 7th - it was fun and full of info. Now we didn't get pins or belts, we had to bring our own brushes. They did supply us with our workbooks and free lunch everyday! so that was nice. I took notes on everything and enjoyed learning about all MAC's products and understanding how your sales and AUS works is crucial! I will always remember Basic and the fun we all had!

erine1881 · 08-25-2008, 03:01 PM #20 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

I am going next month. Is everythign provided for us?

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Originally Posted by glamdoll

Really? I have been taking my brush belt, (well everyone has) and there hasnt been a mention of giving us another one.

So far, its been alot of fun! Today was day 3 and next week we go for the last 2 days

i took my brushbelt from work (not my personal one-i didn't have alot of my own at that point). if you don't have enough brushes, they should have extras there for you to use. everything else is provided, including breakfast, lunch and snacks.

fafinette21 · 08-25-2008, 03:11 PM #21 (**permalink**)

I'm curious about this, this sounds like an all day type thing for quite a few days, what do they do if they hire people who are students and who are only going to work part-time?

erine1881 · 08-25-2008, 03:13 PM #22 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by fafinette21

I'm curious about this, this sounds like an all day type thing for quite a few days, what do they do if they hire people who are students and who are only going to work part-time?

i was in school and only working 10 hours a week when i went to basic. everyone has to go, no matter how many hours you work. you have to miss school and your other job if you have one. its a mandotory training. in the US its a 10-6 monday-friday class.

fafinette21 · 08-25-2008, 03:23 PM #23 (**permalink**)

Yikes! I was thinking of applying after I get a bit more practice at application but there's no way I'd be able to miss a week of school. Not in fourth year, I'd fail.

glamdoll · 08-27-2008, 03:52 AM #24 (**permalink**)

Ok, well today was my last day of basic traning, and it was AMAZING! I loved all of it. I learned so much, met so many amazing people. I learned alot of product knowledge, but also artisty tips and tricks.

We met Chris del Castillo Senior artist for my region, and we also met Iris the RDATD and omg! I loved her, she is sooo inspiring and just a wonderful person.

I wont alot of gratis! yay! Got some LE discontinued stuff, and some stuff that will launch soon, 2 big totes as well. It was really cool.

Ours was 11-6 at the traning facility.

glitternmyveins · 08-27-2008, 06:17 AM #25 (**permalink**)

Glad you had so much fun! I felt like that after mine! Really inspired and passionate and even more glad I work for the company! You just learn so much and it's really fun! I didn't want to go home!! ;0) xx

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