Update...
Hello lovelies! I just wanted to give a little life update to y'all who don't follow me on Instagram. Anyhow, this entire spring/summer I've been on the hunt for another job, and I was keeping my search mostly on the fashion retail side (with the occasional hunt at other type of jobs) -- but no one wanted to hire me.
Two Sunday's ago (August 17th) I decided to apply to my local Ulta (which is only 8-6 minutes away, depending on traffic on the Interstate) since I'm always there anyways & I do have a love for beauty. Two days later I received a phone call from Ulta saying that they "wanted to schedule a interview with me for that Friday (August 22nd)." so to say the least, I was super excited! Especially since I haven't heard back from any of the other places I had applied to earlier that month. (Also, I was just getting ready to apply to Starbucks.) I went to the interview and everything seemed to go well. I was starting to get excited, since I was told/asked certain things that no-other job interview that I had this summer had even brought up (like pay & dress-code). They told me that they would get in-touch with me either way early next week (this week). So I waited. Eagerly.
Monday of this week (August 25th) I'm working at my Dad's office doing my normal routine after my lunch break -- finishing up the final touches of cleaning the office & getting ready to do phone calls (my dad is a Biblical Counselor). When I notice that my cell phone is ringing & I don't know the number. I answer, hoping it is Ulta, the lady on the other side says that this Ulta and that they would like to offer me a job!!! Inside I was screaming with joy, but I remained calm & professional on the phone as I accepted the job and heard the next steps of what I was to do. Of course, after that phone call I had a hard time focusing on finishing my work -- since I just wanted to dance around the office.
Fast forward to today (August 28th) and I've had my first day of training today at Ulta. I watched a ton of videos most of the time learning the job & what they stand for, before heading out on the floor to learn the cash register. The head-cash register girl taught me the ropes & I watched her a few times before taking over. I was nervous, of course, but I quickly caught on what to do and the customers could tell that I was learning, so they were very understanding.
Sooo...if I get a bit behind in doing blog posts, YouTube videos, or replying to emails, it is because I'm learning how to balance everything right now in my life. :)
Oh yeah, I also have a dress code: black bottoms, solid black or white tops (some months we can wear other colors too), black dresses, and black shoes. All of which I didn't have too much have. Which is for another post, on how I've expanded my work wardrobe on a budget, if you would like a post on it that is. Would y'all like me to share about my work wardrobe and my outfits that I wear? Let me know!
~Ashley
Two Sunday's ago (August 17th) I decided to apply to my local Ulta (which is only 8-6 minutes away, depending on traffic on the Interstate) since I'm always there anyways & I do have a love for beauty. Two days later I received a phone call from Ulta saying that they "wanted to schedule a interview with me for that Friday (August 22nd)." so to say the least, I was super excited! Especially since I haven't heard back from any of the other places I had applied to earlier that month. (Also, I was just getting ready to apply to Starbucks.) I went to the interview and everything seemed to go well. I was starting to get excited, since I was told/asked certain things that no-other job interview that I had this summer had even brought up (like pay & dress-code). They told me that they would get in-touch with me either way early next week (this week). So I waited. Eagerly.
Monday of this week (August 25th) I'm working at my Dad's office doing my normal routine after my lunch break -- finishing up the final touches of cleaning the office & getting ready to do phone calls (my dad is a Biblical Counselor). When I notice that my cell phone is ringing & I don't know the number. I answer, hoping it is Ulta, the lady on the other side says that this Ulta and that they would like to offer me a job!!! Inside I was screaming with joy, but I remained calm & professional on the phone as I accepted the job and heard the next steps of what I was to do. Of course, after that phone call I had a hard time focusing on finishing my work -- since I just wanted to dance around the office.
Fast forward to today (August 28th) and I've had my first day of training today at Ulta. I watched a ton of videos most of the time learning the job & what they stand for, before heading out on the floor to learn the cash register. The head-cash register girl taught me the ropes & I watched her a few times before taking over. I was nervous, of course, but I quickly caught on what to do and the customers could tell that I was learning, so they were very understanding.
Sooo...if I get a bit behind in doing blog posts, YouTube videos, or replying to emails, it is because I'm learning how to balance everything right now in my life. :)
Oh yeah, I also have a dress code: black bottoms, solid black or white tops (some months we can wear other colors too), black dresses, and black shoes. All of which I didn't have too much have. Which is for another post, on how I've expanded my work wardrobe on a budget, if you would like a post on it that is. Would y'all like me to share about my work wardrobe and my outfits that I wear? Let me know!
~Ashley
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