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I know this sounds superbly silly, but I need some help - here's the situation.
Freelance work has slowed down in my area because of the economy, and I need to have more of a steady income, at least until this slump is over. Paying rent is totally underrated as one of the most awesome things to do.
Macy's posted that they're looking for beauty advisors because they're expanding their makeup counters. I'm under the understanding that what they intend on doing is hiring and training a few people, and then selecting out of that group who will be part time, who will be full time, and who will be prepared for higher up positions. If I get in, even at part time, I know I'd work my way up rather easily.
Friday afternoon, I applied online, and Monday afternoon, they emailed me back about setting up an interview. I know it's a very good sign that they got back with me the next business day. I actually submitted a condensed version of my makeup artist resume along with their online application and I'm positive that's why I heard back from them so fast.
Here's the thing - I've only worked in retail for a total of 3 months of my entire life. When I was sixteen years old. And I've never even bought makeup from a Macy's store, because the one local to me normally only sells (but I guess not for much longer) the higher end brands that I don't typically use. Also, this will be my second job interview ever in my life, and the first in my adult life.
I know how to present myself and stuff. Cover my visible tattoos and remove my visible piercings, etc. Dress nice but not TOO nice. Wear makeup that's beautiful and impressive without being dramatic or distracting. No perfume, just smell clean. Carry a pen and something to take notes with, etc. All that universal, common sense stuff I have down and I'm not worried about.
It's the talking part I'm worried about.
I'm afraid I'm going to either seem overqualified, or confused. I don't know which is worse!
I don't know what I'll specifically be doing other than being what they call a "beauty advisor" - so I could be working for any counter, for any brand. Makeup or skincare. I'm thinking they'll be more apt to hire me for makeup because it's clear where my level of expertise lies.
Has anyone had an interview for Macy's or been hired by Macy's for beauty? What was it like? How did it go? Can you give me any pointers about it? I know that mentioning that I'm one of the users with the most "thank you" points on Specktra probably won't help, so what do you think they wanna hear?
Freelance work has slowed down in my area because of the economy, and I need to have more of a steady income, at least until this slump is over. Paying rent is totally underrated as one of the most awesome things to do.
Macy's posted that they're looking for beauty advisors because they're expanding their makeup counters. I'm under the understanding that what they intend on doing is hiring and training a few people, and then selecting out of that group who will be part time, who will be full time, and who will be prepared for higher up positions. If I get in, even at part time, I know I'd work my way up rather easily.
Friday afternoon, I applied online, and Monday afternoon, they emailed me back about setting up an interview. I know it's a very good sign that they got back with me the next business day. I actually submitted a condensed version of my makeup artist resume along with their online application and I'm positive that's why I heard back from them so fast.
Here's the thing - I've only worked in retail for a total of 3 months of my entire life. When I was sixteen years old. And I've never even bought makeup from a Macy's store, because the one local to me normally only sells (but I guess not for much longer) the higher end brands that I don't typically use. Also, this will be my second job interview ever in my life, and the first in my adult life.
I know how to present myself and stuff. Cover my visible tattoos and remove my visible piercings, etc. Dress nice but not TOO nice. Wear makeup that's beautiful and impressive without being dramatic or distracting. No perfume, just smell clean. Carry a pen and something to take notes with, etc. All that universal, common sense stuff I have down and I'm not worried about.
It's the talking part I'm worried about.
I'm afraid I'm going to either seem overqualified, or confused. I don't know which is worse!
I don't know what I'll specifically be doing other than being what they call a "beauty advisor" - so I could be working for any counter, for any brand. Makeup or skincare. I'm thinking they'll be more apt to hire me for makeup because it's clear where my level of expertise lies.
Has anyone had an interview for Macy's or been hired by Macy's for beauty? What was it like? How did it go? Can you give me any pointers about it? I know that mentioning that I'm one of the users with the most "thank you" points on Specktra probably won't help, so what do you think they wanna hear?