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Ulta Beauty Consultant Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 32 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
86.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ulta Beauty.

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Consultant

Consulting · more than a year ago

Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

I had an interview with a recruiter, then with the gm, and then with the dm. I was hired and asked if I would take the position and I said yes. I was very excited because I did not know what the position entailed. I am only doing this so that I can

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What brought you to Ulta?
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Consultant

Sales

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

The recruiter responded quickly, within a few days. The interview was really good and the interviewer was enthusiastic and friendly, which made me feel comfortable. She gave me a tour of the store and showed me around. I also met with the General Manager and a supervisor. It was an informal interview, but I was advised to dress professionally, wear makeup, and style my hair.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • In five years, where do you envision yourself?
  • Do you feel you're qualified for this role? If so, explain why and detail your relevant experience.
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Consultant

Consulting

Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Onsite
Interview formats
Group Presentation

the interview process took about 2 weeks to complete. it started with a group interview, then there was a one on one interview where i had to apply makeup on the gm. She role played and made me color match her foundation, and give skincare advice for her skin type.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What is a bad quality about yourself?
  • Apply makeup on the GM.
  • Color match her foundation.

Ulta Beauty Consultant Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Ulta Beauty interview reports.

How would you assist a customer in selecting a foundation shade when no testers are available?

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How would you encourage customers to attend and pay for an Ulta event?

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How would you boost a customer's confidence or make them feel beautiful?

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How would you turn a first-time customer into a repeat customer for Clinique?

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On what level would you describe your knowledge of beauty products?

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Describe your approach to selling mascara to a customer with a limited budget.

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Can you share an instance where you received outstanding customer service?

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How do you plan to create repeat business from a new customer?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 32 Ulta Beauty interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 65.3%
Technical 14.3%
Presentation 8.2%
Group 8.2%
Case 2%

Interview difficulty

Easy 43.8%
Average 56.2%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 86.7%
Neutral 6.7%
Negative 6.7%