kattybadatty
Well-known member
Hello all! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season =]
So, time to vent for a second.
Over the past year or so, I have applied to many makeup stores and counters all over the place. I have been offered positions at Sephora, and Beauty Advisor positions at Macy's, Saks, and Filene's. HOWEVER, I have yet to land a job at MAC.
I have talked to many artists from MAC, and about 90% of them say they were never formally trained, did not go to college, and have always had a 'talent' for cosmetic application.
So with that said, my mini-resume in a nut shell: I have modeled for 5 years now professionally, I teach cosmetics classes, I go to fashion school, I have done theatrical makeup for 6 years, I am always complimented on my makeup whenever shopping at MAC.... YET I cannot get a job? I applied to every MAC counter/boutique in Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY.
It gets me very discouraged when I feel that I work hard and do my best, but I can't cut it with the ONE company I am dying to work for.
I feel I have a great talent, but for some reason, it's not cutting it.
I do not have a portfolio. BUT I have been told I don't need one to work for MAC. True/untrue? What am I doing wrong? Business cards?
Please help me MAC Artists! =[ I'm not sure what else to do!!!
So, time to vent for a second.
Over the past year or so, I have applied to many makeup stores and counters all over the place. I have been offered positions at Sephora, and Beauty Advisor positions at Macy's, Saks, and Filene's. HOWEVER, I have yet to land a job at MAC.
I have talked to many artists from MAC, and about 90% of them say they were never formally trained, did not go to college, and have always had a 'talent' for cosmetic application.
So with that said, my mini-resume in a nut shell: I have modeled for 5 years now professionally, I teach cosmetics classes, I go to fashion school, I have done theatrical makeup for 6 years, I am always complimented on my makeup whenever shopping at MAC.... YET I cannot get a job? I applied to every MAC counter/boutique in Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY.
It gets me very discouraged when I feel that I work hard and do my best, but I can't cut it with the ONE company I am dying to work for.
I feel I have a great talent, but for some reason, it's not cutting it.
I do not have a portfolio. BUT I have been told I don't need one to work for MAC. True/untrue? What am I doing wrong? Business cards?
Please help me MAC Artists! =[ I'm not sure what else to do!!!