Okay if you're young & have no experience - Core Cast Member Sephora Employee Review

2.0
16 Jan 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lots of cosmetics & skincare to play with Good music Fun & happy co-workers Gratis - however you don't get to pick it out so it's usually random items that you don't use

Cons

Too many managers - leads, DIC, specialists, etc. & everyone thinks they're in charge Micro-managed beyond belief Communication sucks and you never know who you're supposed to answer to Can't leave your "zone" without asking permission Inexperienced leads/specialists who don't know how to manage people Be prepared to make samples, samples, samples Polyester uniforms Gratis is doled out by how much management likes you Everything you buy &/or bring into the store has to be etched with your employee number so don't expect to take it home any time soon All positions are part-time except for management so forget about receiving a decent paycheck Only a few make-up artists are allowed to sit clients down at the Beauty Studio The hand-bag & clothing check before leaving the store makes you feel like a criminal

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Cons

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Pros

fun getting gratis and hosting in-store events, meeting brand ambassadors/managers, socializing with clients

Cons

manager created a weird environment -- coaching moments were sometimes extremely aggressive for a retail environment; strict on not applying makeup to clients unless they purchase a service. once made me move from a disabled client quickly because I was "spending too much time with them" and to further boost the store sales. felt extremely unethical.

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