Cosmetics Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Macy's with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 59% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Cosmetics Sales Associate roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 132 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macy's overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macy's as a Cosmetics Sales Associate according to 132 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 46%
Personality test: 13%
Phone interview: 9%
Background check: 9%
Skills test: 7%
Presentation: 5%
Drug test: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
Other: 2%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Macy's (Pleasanton, CA) in Sep 2010
Interview
I was called in for an interview and when I went in the first time, there was nobody to see me. I scheduled another interview the next day and when I went back, they were going to send me home again! Fortunately, someone did come and interview me. She took me to a hallway and we sat in chairs outside of the hr room and it very informal. I was called back for a second interview and I met with a trainer who was very nice and we sat out in the mall area. She seemed to be very professional and gave me more information and asked me a lot more formal interview questions. I was then called by the department regional manager for a phone inteview. This was the most interigative of interviews and I felt it went well. I felt that this was a lot to go though for a $11 an hour job and an opportunity to get 3% commision. I was not impressed with the lack of communication with Macy's and the department that I ended up getting a job in. I was also not pleased that the job schedule I agreed to did not really exsist. They have gotten rid of the day short position that I thought I was going to get because the turn over was too high.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do I do my research for current trends in the cosmetics industry?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (San Antonio, TX)
Interview
I worked at Macy's in the late 2010s. The cosmetics manager asked me several questions. A few questions were difficult, like asking about what I would do if I saw a coworker stealing, but most were straightforward. She was also very respectful and supportive since I was unsure how to answer a few of the questions. They know that you need time to learn. Overall, it was a great experience for a beginner applicant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a situation in which you saw a coworker stealing?
I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Boca Raton, FL) in Jul 2023
Interview
They used hirevue wuth 70 question and answer part A video 4 question . I have been working at macys for 10 years. I have been an grand achiever. Make my reward goals and gift goals . I have made over 2,35000.00 in sales at cosmeics. When I made an application they say that I didnot qualify. This is such a joke.
I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Syracuse, NY) in Sep 2021
Interview
It was very easy and relaxed . Asked me basic questions , nothing difficult . Interview was very pleasant and was eager to find someone to work in the department.