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Mary Kay Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 20 Interviews
Interview Experience 17 Ratings
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saddle Brook, NJ Apr 2012 – Reviewed Apr 5, 2013
Interview Details – It's not exactly a hiring process because you are running your ownn bussiness
Interview Question – how much money do you want to make? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – none really
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Independent Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Nov 2010 – Reviewed Feb 1, 2013
Interview Details – I was offered a free lipstick to hear the details of the Mary Kay Opportunity. The first time I heard it I didn't think it was for me! I had another chance to listen, and this time I wanted to hear more. The Sales Director shared more details, especially about the product buyback option if I gave it a try and decided it wasn't for me. I realized I had everything to gain and nothing to lose, so I signed my agreement!
Interview Question – "What do you think will be different about your life in three years if you don't do this?" View Answer
Negotiation Details – n/a
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Sales Director at Mary Kay
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Dallas, TX Sep 2012 – Reviewed Oct 14, 2012
Interview Details – Confusing and not straight forward what the responsibilities are until later on
Interview Question – They ask you to purchase a kit for $100 View Answer
Reason for Declining – Didn't like the methodology of their business
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Sales Director With Mary Kay at Mary Kay
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Brooksville, FL Mar 2010 – Reviewed Aug 3, 2012
Interview Details – Very friendly staff of women , wanted to know why I want to sell mary -kay , what skill I have in sales. have I every use the product or know anyone that use mary-kay. telling me information about mary-kay and how it started and asking me what are my goals . the meetings are follow of knowledge and fun to go to and you meet new people every day
Interview Question – what are you goals Answer Question
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Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Magnolia, TX Oct 2008 – Reviewed Jun 2, 2012
Interview Details – Very easy with all opportunities explained.
Interview Question – How much do I want to earn per month? View Answer
Negotiation Details – Take the chance it is worth
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Sales Representative at Mary Kay
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Saint Louis, MO Apr 2008 – Reviewed Aug 10, 2010
Interview Details – Very pushy
Interview Question – Do you have a problem charging customers 100% of cost? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Very pushy
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Independent Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in West Melbourne, FL Mar 2009 – Reviewed Apr 9, 2009
Interview Details – I had a one on one interview with a sales director/recruiter. First she gave me a facial and then offered me the opportunity to become an independent beauty consultant. She was bubbly and very nice.
Interview Question – None really they were all simple questions Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I say that they should go for the opportunity to be an independent beauty consultant because you're your own boss and it helps to have that income during these poor economic times.
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Independent Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Rapid City, SD Sep 2008 – Reviewed Mar 23, 2009
Interview Details – Very easy. Sat down with a lady and talked about the business opportunity. It's a home based business so i got really excited about all of it!!
Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself. Answer Question
- What do you think you would bring to this company? Answer Question
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Idependant Consultant at Mary Kay
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Syracuse, NY Aug 2008 – Reviewed Mar 19, 2009
Interview Details – It was very easy, I enjoyed meeting other women that are persuing the same career.
Interview Question – What can you brimg to Mary Kay Corp. Answer Question
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Independent Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Lawrence, KS Mar 2007 – Reviewed Mar 19, 2009
Interview Details – It was very pleasant. The people were nice. I had used the products for years and knew they were great. I was thinking at first that the marketing plan sounded too good to be true, but after starting and working my own business, know that everything they say is true, and possible if you work for it. The sky is truly the limit!
Interview Question – What level of inventory do you wish to start with? Answer Question
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