Great for college students - Key Holder Ulta Beauty Employee Review

2.0
Jul 7, 2010
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place for college students or anyone who just wants part time hours, always provided flexibility in scheduling. I wasn't a student when I worked there, but I was always given time off I requested. I was promoted from an associate, so career growth is possible, but I never saw this happen again, so I'm not sure it's common.

Cons

Full time positions are few and management only (unless you're a stylist), if you are not a manager your hours are always on the line. Communication can be weak, but that really depends on the team. Company can be very wishy-washy on policies.

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Cons

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If you like helping people find skincare and makeup that suits them, it's a nice place to be--plus you get to take home some products for free every once in a while as gratis!

Cons

Your Ulta credit card is in danger of being heavily used--whoops! Also, even if you really know your stuff and are in the middle of speaking with customers, if they need someone at the register, they will replace you on the floor with a Prestige Beauty Advisor, which was always super disappointing. Especially if you've already established rapport with the guest and their cart is getting full. Also, customers have shared feeling racially profiled, being closely followed. Not cool. Something to keep in mind so you don't accidentally do that if you're part of the team.

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