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Updated Sep 22, 2023
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Dallas, TX
I applied online. I interviewed at Mary Kay (Dallas, TX) in Mar 2023
First had a 30min interview with HR. It went well and moved to the second interview. They requested an assignment before the 2nd interview, a one-minute video about how to tackle a social media strategy. Went to the in-person interview and only 2 days later received they were moving forward with another application.
- In the first interview with HR, she "tell me about a time when you received criticism/feedback on your work." Most of her questions were generic, which was nice.

Anonymous Employee in Lewisville, TX
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mary Kay (Lewisville, TX)
Screening with recruiter, video interview with hiring manager, in person panel interview. Went well and moved pretty fast. They asked scenario questions and questions about past jobs. I would suggest asking transparent disclosure of expectations, hours, benefits, etc.
- How do you handle conflict among your peers?
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Dallas-Fort Worth
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Mary Kay (Dallas-Fort Worth) in Aug 2023
I got an email from a recruiter about a month and a half after applying online through Linkedin. First had a half hour call with the recruiter, then moved on to an hour long virtual call with hiring manager, and then another hour long virtual call with hiring manager's boss. Process was very smooth and efficient, although questions were more technical than I expected. Lots of "what would you do in X situation" and "describe a situation where you needed to do X" questions
- If you had to put together a one pager executive review, what information would you include
- Describe a work related situation where you've needed to deliver bad news, and how did you go about it

Anonymous Employee
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Mary Kay
Great opportunities for side cash. There wasn’t really an interview in the traditional way. Just a conversation between adults discussing goals and earning potential. It’s a great opportunity for earning money while still working a full time job
- Mostly about yourself and customer service

Anonymous Employee in Barrie, ON
I interviewed at Mary Kay (Barrie, ON)
It was very smooth. Fair questions were asked and the interviewer was very polite. Makes you feel comfortable. Asks about past experience and relates in to the job being offered.
- What are the hours you are available to work?

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Dallas, TX
I interviewed at Mary Kay (Dallas, TX)
Very kind and encouraging interview. I loved speaking with the team. They asked good and fair questions and inspired me to want to work for a company like Mary Kay.
- Tell me about a time you had to face a challenge.

Anonymous Employee
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Mary Kay
Very smooth, good communication throughout the whole process. A little longer than anticipated but I did Interview with four different people so I imagine the scheduling can be tricky. People are personable and helpful, the questions are not your cookie cutter interview script so be prepared on you prior experience to make yourself shine.
- How do you handle conflict?

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Mary Kay
High pressure and sketchy. Choose not to pursue further due to pyramid pay structure and predatory nature. How many interviews are needed to sell makeup? Too many for a company like this one
- What do you bring to this role

Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at Mary Kay
A detailed interview process, with lots of knowledge and information, was shared. Accommodating virtual as well as face-to-face choices. Was held in a professional but friendly environment which put me at ease.
- Apologies I did not log all the questions verbatim

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Dover, PA
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Mary Kay (Dover, PA)
Met 3 times for interviews with great professionals and took tour of facility. Interviewed with recruiter, then manager and met onsite VP and manager whom were all very pleasant and welcoming.
- Response following interview process and facility tour.
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Mary Kay as 71.7% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.17 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for R&D and Corporate Counsel rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Administrative Assistant and Art Director roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Mary Kay takes an average of 11.68 days when considering 114 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Independent Consultant had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Senior Project Manager roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 60 days).
Common stages of the interview process at Mary Kay according to 114 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on One Interview: 22.93%
Phone Interview: 22.93%
Group Panel Interview: 11.71%
Presentation: 10.24%
Drug Test: 7.32%
Background Check: 6.83%
Skills Test: 6.34%
Other: 4.39%
IQ Intelligence Test: 3.90%
Personality Test: 3.41%
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