Anyone work @ the Cosmetics counters in macys?

[angel_eyes4evah]

Hey everybody. So I applied to work at Macy's and got an email back that they want me to go to a group interview. I want to work at the Benefit counter b/c I know the products better than any of the other brands that Macy's sells.

What Kind of questions should I expect them to ask me. Are there any basics I should know? I'm almost 19, I go to college, I babysit twice a week and have two piano students....but I've never worked a real job before. What to expect? Should I know a bunch of stuff about ingredients etc, or will they teach me all that.

TIA

-Kristen

 

[jessimau]

Is it a group interview specifically for that counter, or for the cosmetics department? You definitely don't need to know ingredients, but be up on products in general and currenty beauty/fashion trends.

When I interviewed for Biotherm at Macy's they asked about customer service experience and then when I interviewed with the AEs for the line they asked where I got info on fashion & beauty trends, who my favorite designers are, stuff like that.

One warning for you: watch out for those stupid express credits! I hated having to ask everyone if they wanted a Macy's card, considering that most of my customers were repeat business.

 

[Marisol]

Here are some threads that I think would be of great help to you.

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Erin's Interview w/ Macy's, I need advice on which line to go for!

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[Aquilah]

Thanks for the links Marisol! I'm going to close this thread since you've provided A LOT of great links!