Demo scheduled for possible freelancer...

[JamericanDiva]

OK... I walked into MAC Pro and told them that I was interested in freelancing. I gave them a resume and a copy of some tearsheets. They asked me to call today to see if I can't set up a demo for them on Friday, which would be day after tomorrow. I have asked my daughter's classmate's Mom to be my model as I don't know anyone who is available during 9-5 hours. Any tips or words of advice? I don't feel nervous in the least, just would like to know what to expect. I don't even know how much to expect to get paid in the NYC area.... it does help that it's a job that I'm passionate about. I'm all ears.... of course I'll be wearing black, that's the "uniform" I always wear when doing a makeup job. Thanks!

 

[bellezzadolce]

Whatever look decide on be sure to blend, blend, blend!

 

[JamericanDiva]

Thanks for that tip. Actually, that's one of my biggest peeves.... makeup application that has not been BLENDED!!!!!! I got that one way under control. "Blend" is my middle name!!!!

 

[Juneplum]

all i can say is U GO GIRL!! i KNOW u have it in the bag!! good luck and let us know what happens!!! booyakka booyakka!! LOL!!

 

[JamericanDiva]

Thanks for your vote of confidence!

 

[JamericanDiva]

So said, so done, Miss Junie!!! I did my demo today with no hitches!!! I's a MAC Freelancer now!!!!!!! I have to go and fill out paperwork on Monday. Smooches to you and thanks again for your vote of confidence! I M.A.C. ulate... thanks for offering me advice too!

 

[Juneplum]

CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!!!!!!!!

 

[Janice]

I'm a bit late, but CONGRATS! I was looking at your pictures when you first joined and I knew you would totally ace it.

 

[iiifugaziii]

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Originally Posted by JamericanDiva So said, so done, Miss Junie!!! I did my demo today with no hitches!!! I's a MAC Freelancer now!!!!!!! I have to go and fill out paperwork on Monday. Smooches to you and thanks again for your vote of confidence! I M.A.C. ulate... thanks for offering me advice too!

YAY!!! so happy for you!! Do you know when you start? I just got my paper work back (found out I got mac artist position like a month ago..)but I'm finally starting tomorrow!!! nervous, but really freakin excited at the same time!!

Good luck to you!!! yay for freelancing!!

 

[JamericanDiva]

Thanks Juneplum, Janice and iiifugaziii. iiifugaziii, will you be freelancing or working on a regular basis with them? I just filled out my paperwork last Monday, so I haven't been called to work as yet. I'm looking forward to it. I need to keep my skills sharp. Good luck to you as well. You can use me as a sounding board if necessary as we both are with the same company.

 

[anuy]

congrats!! just wondering since i figure u would know... since u went through the process.. do they pick the model? and the 'look'? or do u just use whatever products u want to create whatever u feel inspired to create? thanksss!

 

[JamericanDiva]

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Originally Posted by anuy congrats!! just wondering since i figure u would know... since u went through the process.. do they pick the model? and the 'look'? or do u just use whatever products u want to create whatever u feel inspired to create? thanksss!

Thanks! This is what I experienced and it will vary I guess... he told me to come in for the demo with a model. If I really wanted to, I guess I could have taken her to a MAC counter and worked out her look. However, I've been doing makeup long enough that I felt comfortable just winging it. When I got there, he was just like, "Give me some really beautiful makeup." Sure, I could have beat her down into a supermodel, but she was dressed so simply and would be headed to work straight after the demo. I decided to keep it clean and beautiful... nothing wild and crazy... just a classical beauty look. Once I was done, he was like, "Congratulations! You're hired." Hope this helps. Good luck to you!