I heard about the job through CraigsList and applied online. Was called in for a interview right before Thanksgiving 2013. Interview was professional. She asked a lot of questions about why I wanted to work in cosmetics and my previous job experience. I've had a lot of customer service experience but didn't have and cosmetics experience at the time. I've always been a creative and artistic person, so I explained my art background and how it relates to cosmetics. I agreed to at least a year commitment and I was hired as a Cosmetics Floater (Flex) on the spot. Started work the day after Black Friday. Two months later I was hired as a Permanent Part-Time Consultant for a cosmetics line.

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.