Sephora

Beauty Advisor

April 2017 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I love how the company culture is so fun and outgoing. They encourage the freedom to express yourself in whatever way you want to, which in my opinion, leads to a very inspirational atmosphere at work.

What I wish was different

It is a beauty advisor job, so you are expected to help out in every department when need be. I honestly don’t wish anything would be different about my job because I absolutely love it. It’s so much fun working there! (although, I do wish it had been an internship at HQ, but those are so so hard to get and are really competitive).

Advice

Never be afraid to express yourself! A lot of people think working at stores like MAC & Sephora are intimidating due to the high level of makeup artistry that these employees have, but honestly, I started out knowing NOTHING & I’ve come a long way from it.

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Human Resources Intern

June - August 2021 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I was given the opportunity to do a rotation through HR. I was exposed to a number of different teams within the department, including the Recruitment team, Compliance team, Communications team and D&I team. It was an amazing experience where I was treated as an asset to the department and given meaningful work to complete. I was also given a lot of independence, with a good balance of guidance and teaching.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been in person! The experience would have been much more fulfilling in this way, though I understand it is the times we are in.

Advice

Take the opportunity (in whichever job opportunity or internship) to network! I was able to take advantage of the platform I was given and meet people, ask for career advice, get contacts etc. Your future job depends on networking and the connections you have.

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Store Experience and Digital Products Intern

June - August 2021 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved the team I worked with. They were very supportive and pushed me to do and be my best I enjoyed the projects I was placed on and the willingness of people to meet up for a chat.

What I wish was different

This was more a 2021 issue but I wish I got to work in person for the experience. I did enjoy remote work though.

Advice

It was worth it. Make the best of it as you can. Network and do a great job with your deliverables. Offer a helping hand with other projects if you have the time.

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Cashier

July 2018 • Chino, CA

What I liked

I work in the make- up industry, it's my passion.

What I wish was different

Nothing my job is ectremely professional and fair.

Advice

Work somewhere you love and you'll naturally be good at your job.

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Seasonal Cashier

July - August 2019 • Friendswood, TX

What I liked

Team oriented, organization, focus on skills/abilities rather than age/experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing; I was satisfied with my job.

Advice

Being more outspoken helps

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Brand Education Design Intern

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Overall -Employee Discount - Building new lifelong connections - Learning to accept my gifts and manage ambiguity - Completing challenging projects Learning and Training • Career Fest – Advanced excel (VBA & macros), Leadership and Career Pathing • Smartsheet – Basics, reporting, data management, and some analytics. • Ask me Anything (speaker series) – A live discussion with CEO and other C-Suite members to answer employee questions and give company updates. • Intern check-ins throughout internship – Informational presentations from various departments • Informal coffee chats & job shadowing. • Design Thinking/Project Management for team processes, strategy, and functions.

What I wish was different

• More support and resources for out-of-state interns to find housing. o Stipend, past intern housing list, suggested areas, etc. • Longer time for students at co-op schools (3-6 months)

Advice

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME. Set of coffee chats, go to lunch, shadow, network internally and externally, and ask questions even when no one else raises their hand. Most importantly, take some time to reflect on your “Why”, and be intentional in all the things you do. This will help you be more genuine in your relationship building, as well bring your best self to every opportunity. You were made for this.

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Cashier

May - July 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK

What I liked

I enjoyed the environment. I was surrounded by like-minded individuals that had a passion for skincare and beauty. I was able to learn tips and tricks to maintain the ultimate look.

What I wish was different

I wish there were younger employees. I was constantly called the baby of the group because I was the only employee under 25.

Advice

Make sure you try to keep up Youtube makeup. It will influence the bestsellers and trends in the store.

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Beauty Advisor

July - October 2019 • Portage, MI

What I liked

I loved the people that I worked with, and I got to learn about new products every day.

What I wish was different

Retail is always difficult because of the long hours and difficult customers.

Advice

Get out of your comfort zone - you can do much more than you think you can!

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Beauty Advisor

February - September 2019 • Terre Haute, IN

What I liked

I liked the opportunities I was given to meet new people, test out new products, and gain professional skills.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had better management.

Advice

Be ready to stay busy and work in a fast-paced environment.

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Customer Service Representative Intern

May - August 2019 • Altamonte Springs, FL

What I liked

The free makeup I got to try out for clients.

What I wish was different

Nothing! Everything was fun and a great experience!

Advice

I wish it was not an internship, because that job was amazing and a fun experience.

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Makeup Consultant

August 2019 • Peabody, MA

What I liked

The management is professional, the discount is awesome (30% off storewide, 40% off Sephora Collection), and they give you a ton of free gifts.

What I wish was different

Finding parking and traffic can be difficult during peak times.

Advice

If you can, work in color as opposed to cashwrap.

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Color consultant

May 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

The environment and the company

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Be open minded and have fun

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Cashier

June - September 2019 • Newport, RI

What I liked

Meeting people from all over the world and learning more about the makeup industry.

What I wish was different

My position limited me to only one portion of the store.

Advice

Always smile and remember Sephora is a fun place to work.

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Beauty advisor

June - September 2019 • Richmond, TX

What I liked

I loved how I got to work with all types of people every day and apply make up on them

What I wish was different

I wish that they would give their employees more hours

Advice

It’s a great experience if you have a passion and love for make up and skin care but it’s not enough to make a living off of

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3D Environments Designer

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I had the opportunity to work with the team responsible for the fixtures and finishes in a store I have shopped at for years.

What I wish was different

I wish the company hosted more networking events.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to apply for jobs at competitive or big companies.

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Real Estate Intern

July - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved my team! My team definitely created an experience for me that gave hands-on work and the work allowed me to actually contribute to our projects and not just busy work. I was given a project that was challenging enough to spearhead my database and also had lots of fun with their corporate events!

What I wish was different

I wish I had more interaction with other interns. In the beginning, we were told there were events just for interns to interact but that did not happen.

Advice

Try your best! Everyone is there to support and help you grow. Don't be afraid to utilize them to help.

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Cashier

November 2016 - April 2017 • Raleigh, NC

What I liked

Team was welcoming and helpful in adjusting to the new environment.

What I wish was different

Better break times

Advice

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Product Specialist

May 2018 • Miamisburg, OH

What I liked

It was an amazing work atmosphere and challenged me daily.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Talent Coordinator

April 2017 • Santa Clara, San Vicente Department

What I liked

The company's values, work environment, work-life balance, etc.

What I wish was different

Advice

Sephora is a great company to work for, whether it is the retail side or at the headquarters. They truly care about their employees.

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Beauty Advisor

July 2018 • Robinson, PA

What I liked

Working at Sephora was a great way to spend my time learning skills in the workplace while pursuing my passion in beauty. Although it seems like it is "just a makeup store", it requires many interpersonal and professional skills that are helpful for future careers/internships. It's a job that I continue to keep because I live locally and genuinely enjoy.

What I wish was different

In a way since it is far from campus but close to my permanent residence, it is a little difficult to consistency commute on the weekends. However, I have a great team and manager so there is flexibility if I have school related events that I should stay on campus for.

Advice

If there aren't many internships available, obtaining a job that is unrelated to your major or career path is still very beneficial. Especially over doing nothing.

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