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Prestige Consultant at Ulta

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boca Raton, FL May 2013 – Reviewed May 14, 2013 New

Interview Details – I applied online after seeing the position posted on beyond.com and was contacted almost a month later by a manager. I had my interview 2 days after the phone call. It was very easy going, all the staff I met including the manager were very bubbly, happy and friendly, which I had not experienced at other interviews for similar work, and everyone seems to really like working for the company. I got a call 3 business days later saying I was hired and my salary and starting date.

Interview Question – None at all. Was very easy going and I would say even fun for an interview.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – I didn't negotiate, they offered me the salary I asked for.

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Salon Employee at Ulta

No Offer – Interviewed in Myrtle Beach, SC Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 13, 2013 New

Interview Details – I had two interviews.The 3rd one would be technical.However I accepted a position somewhere else before that.They were both in person.They were very kind but this process has taken two weeks.

Interview Question – How would you resolve an uncomfortable and stressful conflict customer service Example or a conflict involving two managers?   View Answer

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Prestige Consultant at Ulta

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Newport Beach, CA – Reviewed Apr 30, 2013

Interview Details – I applied online and was called in for an interview. The interview was short and very casual. I applied for cashier but she actually asked if I wanted to be Prestige--naturally, I said yes!

Interview Question – Why Ulta?   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – No negotiation

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Prestige Manager at Ulta

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Savannah, GA Sep 2012 – Reviewed Apr 19, 2013

Interview Details – I applied in store and was directed to apply online.
Heads up, the assessment questions you answer while applying online have everything to do with whether or not you are called back. Those results either green light, yellow light, or red light your application.
The interview was basic and the questions asked were generic. They focus mostly on your history, ability to adapt, and sales comfortability.
It was held in their very small, very unorganized office. My initial interview was held with both the general and district manager so there was no need for a second.

Interview Question – None.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – The company is fairly flexible in negotiations. The cap they will pay most managers is 22/hr. So don't feel afraid to ask what you're worth.

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Cashier at Ulta

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cleveland, OH Feb 2013 – Reviewed Apr 18, 2013

Interview Details – Out of all the interviews i have had this one was very laid back. I was asked general questions like "Give me an example of a time where you had an un happy customer and how did you deal with it".

Interview Question – If we called your last employer what would they say about you? ( this question was hard because I never know what to say)   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – Very simple, they asked when i could start and what i was interested in pay wise and they worked with me.

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Cashier at Ulta

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 13, 2013

Interview Details – Preliminary interview with a manager, secondary with GM. The preliminary one was more in-depth than the second one, which was more of a check-up. Both were one-on-one.

Interview Question – If someone calls and you're with a customer, what do you do?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – GM called, told me the offered pay, I accepted, she gave me my schedule for next week, simple.

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Prestige Consultant at Ulta

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 12, 2013

Interview Details – I applied for my current position a month before I was contacted. I was called in for a group interview as this was originally for a seasonal slot. There was actually a large group of people. ( 8 total ) and there was 3 positions available. The assistant manager/ Hiring manager went through basic questions and then we individually answered. We were all there for about an hour and we were told they were so behind with the interviews that the three people would be contacted that very night with a job offer. Sure enough, I received a call that night with the offer. I accepted. I was hired on 3 months later as a regular employee.

Interview Question – What is your biggest weakness ?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – There's little to NO room for any negotiations. I've learned the company wants to pay as little as possible for it's work.

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General Manager at Ulta

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 27, 2013

Interview Details – Spoke mostly about Client Service. ULTA wants to be more Client Service driven.
 I was little brother when she stated the company I currently work is a low volume when compared to ULTA. When I tired to explain to her that my company was international etc. She seem to not care..I wished she knew her research better of my company.

Interview Question – Just basic client service questions. Be prepared for ULTA to ask questions in regards to the salon.   Answer Question

Reason for Declining – Once again if she knew the volume I was coming from she would know to offer more money. I am third in charge at my current job and for me the take the highest position in a store at ULTA It would of been a pay cut.

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HairStylist at Ulta

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bourbonnais, IL Oct 2012 – Reviewed Mar 22, 2013

Interview Details – Salon manager had me cut on a doll head for about 10 min then I was hired

Interview Question – What do you feel you are best at?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – I asked for more $ per hour and they said No :)

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Seasonal Cashier at Ulta

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Louis, MO Dec 2012 – Reviewed Feb 27, 2013

Interview Details – I submitted my résumé and completed the online application process. It was very detailed, but worth it. When I returned home from school I received a phone call asking for an in person interview. It was very informal, but I think that it pays off to come in well-dressed and with make-up and hair done.

Interview Question – Of all the brands sold at ULTA, which do you use the most and why do you like them?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – I was seasonal and had little retail experience, so there was really not much room for negotiation.

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