Macy's COSMETICS Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – I applied online and got a email in two weeks asking for an interview, The interview went smooth, everything they asked for i answer confidently but ended up receiving an email saying i dont meet their requirement.

Interview Details – After applying online to the Macy's in Burbank, they emailed me and allowed me to go online to schedule my own interview. Two days later I went in to interview with the cosmetics manager from Macy's. It was a very standard interview, and nothing about it really surprised me. I felt confident about my chances once I left that.
Two weeks later I met with a Benefit manager of the district, she arranged to meet me at a starbucks, changed the time on me twice, and then arrived late. She was intimidating, rude and I felt very deflated about the whole thing. She asked me standard questions about the positions, but since I have no manager experience, she took on a condescending tone and I think she wrote me off right then. I felt that I answered all the questions honestly, and correctly. I was never contacted again after that interview.

Interview Details – Hiring process.A lot like hearding cattle. I now know why.Marcy's has a high turnover.I was excited to INTERVIEW. Took 3 months of my calling back to get the position.

Negotiation Details – Shockingly insulting.However I excepted the position with intentions to move up.I did what I had to do gleeefully and succeeded. Now I have been made to feel I have over stayed my welcome.Are you serious?

Interview Details – Was asked when I showed up for my first interview to reschedule. I thought it rather unprofessional that I wasn't extended the courtesy of a phone call. I had to take another day off of work to interview.

Interview Details – I found an open postion posting on their website and applied online. I received an email within 30 min inviting me to schedule an interview through their online system. I had my interview the very next day at the store.

The Cosmetics department manager wasn't there that day, so I was interviewed by another manager. He was nice, and the interview went well. He told me that I "passed" and that he would recommend me to the Cosmetics manager.
He then explained me that the Cosmetics department has a 5-step hiring process, including several interviews, personnality tests, and interview with the vendor (i.e. Chanel, Benefit, or whatever brand you're gonna sell).

The next day, I received a generic email saying that they didn't have a job for me. I don't really know what happened, since the interview went very well. I wish I could have been interviewed by the person who made this decision instead.

Interview Details – So I have applied to Macy's numerous times and have finally landed an interview for temporary Cosmetic Sales. I have a background using cosmetics so I thought I would land the job. I applied online on a Monday, then to my surprise I received an email on Tuesday saying schedule an interview. At first I made the interview the following day (Wednesday) around the evening but then realized that they can hire on the spot so I switched it to the afternoon but still for Wednesday. When I arrived to Macy's, I was 15mins early for my appointment, which was at 11:45 am, and dressed professionally (black attire with a pop of color heels). The human resources did not even know that I had an interview so I had to wait until 12pm while the manager could get my paper work together. Finally during the interview, she seemed so unprepared, winging most of the questions and did not make much eye contact. She made the interview seem as if I was hired on the spot because of my history with cosmetics and because of my availability. The manager also asked if I had any preference with the cosmetic lines and I said no, reason being I can easily learn new products to my benefit. During the end of the interview she also asked if I would be interested into being on call or part time since "that is what we have available right now." So I went ahead and said part time because on call was not the type of schedule for me. At the end of the interview the manager said she would tell the other cosmetic managers that I am suitable for the job and should receive a call in 2 days. To that I said great because I need something as soon as possible and would hope to working something out. I thought the interview had went great, even with the lack of preparation. Two days later I received an email saying they do not have a position that is equivalent to my job expertise etc. Which I thought was totally bogus, my background as a cosmetologist, I seemed suitable for the position. Not sure if the manager who interviewed me suddenly changed her mind but that was a disappointment and misleading.

Interview Details – I'm 21 and never had a real job before applying.
I've worked at a Flea Market for my parents selling CD's, then got my own booth selling jewelry. I'm also in my Culinary Arts program at school, we do weekly Bake Sales at school, and I've worked helping the customers & cash register.
I believe the manager for fragrances was the one who took me in for the interview. He was super friendly and upbeat which made me feel comfortable, and I could open up more.

Q: Why Macy's?
A: I love the store, it's a popular company with a good reputation. There's a lot of opportunities for upward mobility.
Q: Explain to me what you do at your current job.
A: I'm self employed working at a flea market selling fashion jewelry, kind of what you would like see at Forever21. I talk to customers, I help them, greet them, handle the money.
Q: How would you try to upscale an item into a bigger purchase?
A: I explained how if someone would buy earrings, I'd let them know there was a matching ring that would look cute with them. & if they tried it on, I would tell them things that would make them feel happy.
Q: What were some of your duties you had at the music store? (He looked at my resume & A: was asking about my previous employment)
I let him know my dad also had a booth at that same flea market I work at, selling CD's & I had previously worked for him, that it wasn't an actual store, that it was a booth. & I said "I hope that's not a problem" & he said "No, it's okay, I appreciate the honesty". & I proceeded to tell him my duties.
Q: What is something you have to offer, that others don't have? (as an employee)
A: My personality and professionalism. I can keep it professional in the workplace and I'm really friendly so I can get along with people.
Q: What would you do if you saw a co-worker breaking the rules?
A: I'd let my supervisor know immediately, I don't think I could confront them because I wouldn't want any trouble between us outside the workplace.
Q: Will you be able to get along with other co-workers while working in a commission based job?
A: Yes, like I said, I can keep it professional. I'm not one to pick fights, but if I did see my co-worker taking someone I had helped dearly, I'd pull him/her aside and let them know.
Q: Explain to me an example of when you were on a team, what was your role, and what was the outcome?
A: I used school as an example here. Told him how we were put into random groups in my English class and we had to read an assignment and present it in front of the class. I told him how no one wanted to to talk to each other and I had to take charge because I didn't want a bad grade. So I was the upbeat one, getting everyone to come out of their shy nutshell and help each other out. We presented, and got our good grade.
Q: Were you ever working in an area that was always constantly changing?
A: I told him about how I worked at my school's Bake Sales, & explained to him how we never had the same breads, cookies and pastries. We were always switching it up every week, it was never the same, so we had to always know which items to offer each week.
Q: What would your previous employer tell me about you if I called them? (for the CD's, and Bake Sales)
A:I joked with him that my dad would say really nice things about me, that I was a really hard worker. & that my Chef instructor would say I was a really creative and outgoing person.
Q: Are you comfortable applying products on a customers face?
A: I told him yes, I didn't have a problem at all. That sometimes I play with makeup on my friend's faces.

He told me that they pretty much don't ever hire people out of cosmetology school or any experience like that (My guess is because they want to mold you). Earlier I told him I love some of the brands Macy's had to offer. Asked me which were those. Told him MAC, Benefit, and many fragrances because I was obsessed with smelling good. He asked me which scents, I named a few & I said how Viva La Juicy was my favorite fragrance & he asked me what was it that I really liked about it & I quickly responded the floral scent it has to it. So you really have to know your products before going to this interview. I'm a really broke college student barely making it by, I own very little high end items, but I still know enough about them to want them.

So he ended up telling me this position wasn't available anymore but that he would bend my application for when seasonal came around they would give me a call. It was the middle of September, and he told me to be patient. He sounded so reassuring like I had the seasonal job already. So I waited forever.... feeling like he just said that to brush me off... UNTIL FINALLY!!! He called me ends of October asking me if I still wanted the seasonal job & I said Yes! I go in next week for paperwork & training! :D

Negotiation Details – No negotiation, minimum wage for seasonal hires.

Interview Details – Applied online and got an email requesting an interview. Went to the scheduling site to choose my day and time. The interview was very laid back and comfortable. Very simple and common questions. They will ask a bunch about past work and experiences. They may even ask if you are interested in any other departments. Say yes because after my interview they told me that there were no openings in cosmetics.

Interview Details – A bit disorganized was suppose to interview with department manager but they were on vacation. So they set my interview up with a manager that was clueless in cosmetics. Very frustrating and she seemed very rushed and not all professional.