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Ulta Beauty interviews FAQs
Lead Cashier applicants have rated the interview process at Ulta Beauty with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lead Cashier roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 23 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Ulta Beauty overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Ulta Beauty as a Lead Cashier according to 23 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 28%
Personality test: 13%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Phone interview: 10%
Skills test: 10%
Background check: 8%
Group panel interview: 8%
Presentation: 8%
Other: 5%
Drug test: 3%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. I interviewed at Ulta Beauty (Machesney Park, IL) in Nov 2019
Interview
The interview process was very good. Interviewer was very kind and polite. They asked a series of good questions in order to learn enough information about myself. One of the best interviews I’ve had
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was one time I faced a challenge in the work place, what was it and how did I handle it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Ulta Beauty (Warner Robins, GA) in Jun 2026
Interview
The process was very simple and easy. The manager was nice and that helped me relax. I was asked how I follow beauty trends and why do I think that's important.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you follow beauty trends and why do you think that is important? How would you treat a customer or peer?
The interview process is pretty straightforward. Mainly focus on customer service and makeup and skincare products. Know your products when you walk into the interview. Wear Ulta colors to your interview
Pretty easy process. Typical interview questions. When applying for a cashier position, they ask multiple morality questions and money questions. Have some solid scenarios in your back pocket that you can pull from.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if someone's card declined? How would you handle that situation?