I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Ulta Beauty (Olathe, KS) in Oct 2010
Interview
I applied for the job one morning at about 10:00am and got a phone call about four hours later to schedule a day and time for an interview the next day. The interview was easy, but you still need to dress up. By all means, a suit a tie for this job is not required. I am a guy, I wore black puma shoes, pin-striped black shorts, and a white polo tucked in and was fine. I got asked maybe 5-10 questions and was filling out paperwork right after the interview.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Do you prefer working early mornings or staying to close at night?
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Ulta Beauty
Interview
This was my first interview and I was very nervous but had practiced at home before the interview. The manager was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The questions were all pretty basic and I answered them all perfectly except an unexpected question about talking to strangers. The overall experience was a good one, except for the fact that it was a group interview. The other middle aged woman who was going to be interviewed with me was a good 15 minutes late and she continuously talked over me when I was directly asked a question. The manager even had to tell her "Actually, I was asking her the question". It was annoying but I maintained my composure.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
When was the last time you had a conversation with a stranger?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Ulta Beauty (Cary, NC) in Nov 2008
Interview
It helps to know someone who works there. A good referral goes a long way, especially when the schedule gets messed up when someone quits unexpectedly. Sadly, looks play a large role in whether or not you get the job. Retail workplaces in general can be this way, but from my experience, Ulta managers have the most ridiculous expectations from their employees.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What qualities do you possess that would make you a good employee for Ulta?