I interviewed at M·A·C Cosmetics (Chester, England)
Interview
Telephone
In Person
Trade Test
Each was acceptable and the process explained . The trade test was ok and the job offer was quickly received . A knowledge of the company was required in the questions
I applied online. I interviewed at M·A·C Cosmetics (Reading, England)
Interview
Standard interview questions. Went through my portfolio and asked questions/ made critiques. I was then asked to bring a model back and do a practical assessment, where I was observed on technique and consultation.
The interview process wasn’t complicated it was very smooth. You meet the store manager,then the area manager.
So it’s nice that you meet everyone at once.
Explained a little about the company
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Just questions about if you can draw a wing liner or perfect a red lip look
Make Up Artist applicants have rated the interview process at M·A·C Cosmetics with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 53% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Make Up Artist roles take an average of 27 days to get hired, when considering 16 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at M·A·C Cosmetics overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at M·A·C Cosmetics as a Make Up Artist according to 16 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 26%
Skills test: 21%
Group panel interview: 18%
Background check: 13%
Presentation: 8%
Phone interview: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Drug test: 3%
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