Q: Does Sephora drug test?

No, Sephora does not drug test. In most cases the company does not perform a drug screening during the hiring process and does not randomly drug test current employees. Most Sephora locations do not drug test, however certain locations may require a drug screening to gain employment with the company. In these cases, Sephora is known to use a mouth swab or urine-based drug test.

Q: Does Sephora hire felons?

No, Sephora does not hire felons. The company conducts a background check during the hiring process. If a felony is found on a candidate's record, they are not considered eligible for employment with Sephora.

Q: How old do you have to be to work at Sephora?

You must be at least 18 years old to work at Sephora. The company prefers candidates with previous retail experience or career experience in the beauty and cosmetics industry.

Q: What is the dress code at Sephora?

The dress code at Sephora is a company uniform. Sephora provides all employees with a company uniform. This is an all black uniform, and Sephora asks employees to wear black dress shoes that do not have laces on them.

Question 1

When was Sephora founded?

Accepted Answer

Sephora was founded in 1970.

Question 2

How many employees does Sephora have?

Accepted Answer

Sephora has 28,540 employees.

Question 3

How much money does Sephora make?

Accepted Answer

Sephora generates $10.0B in revenue.

Question 4

What industry is Sephora in?

Accepted Answer

Sephora is in the consumer goods industry.

Question 5

What is Sephora's mission?

Accepted Answer

Sephora's mission statement is "Sephora is to create a welcoming beauty shopping experience for all and inspire fearlessness in our community."

Question 6

What type of company is Sephora?

Accepted Answer

Sephora is a private company.

Question 7

Who are Sephora's competitors?

Accepted Answer

Sephora competitors include Nordstrom, Gap Inc., Clinique, Benefit Cosmetics, Anthropologie, Ralph Lauren, Laura Mercier Cosmetics, Calvin Klein, Smashbox, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Abercrombie & Fitch Co, Ulta Beauty, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Elizabeth Arden, Bare Escentuals, Inc., Scotts, Kentucky Eagle, Triangle Distributing Company, Quality Brands, Blue Mountain Vineyard.

Question 8

Who works at Sephora?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Andre Rougeot (President & CEO, Sephora Americas)

Dominique Mandonnaud (Founder)

Question 9

Does Sephora drug test?

Accepted Answer

No, Sephora does not drug test. In most cases the company does not perform a drug screening during the hiring process and does not randomly drug test current employees.

Most Sephora locations do not drug test, however certain locations may require a drug screening to gain employment with the company. In these cases, Sephora is known to use a mouth swab or urine-based drug test.

Question 10

Does Sephora hire felons?

Accepted Answer

No, Sephora does not hire felons. The company conducts a background check during the hiring process. If a felony is found on a candidate's record, they are not considered eligible for employment with Sephora.

Question 11

How do you answer "why are you interested in working for Sephora?"

Accepted Answer

You answer "why are you interested in working for Sephora?" by saying you want to work for one of the most well-known and respected retail cosmetic companies in the country.

Here are some other reasons you want to work for Sephora...

Question 12

How do you write a cover letter for a job at Sephora?

Accepted Answer

You write a cover letter for a job at Sephora by highlighting your skills, knowledge, and experience with cosmetics, and detailing how you fit the company culture of Sephora.

Here are some items to touch on in your cover letter for Sephora...

Question 13

How old do you have to be to work at Sephora?

Accepted Answer

You must be at least 18 years old to work at Sephora. The company prefers candidates with previous retail experience or career experience in the beauty and cosmetics industry.

Question 14

What benefits does Sephora offer?

Accepted Answer

Sephora offers many good benefits to their employees, these include:

Healthcare coverage for their employees and their families
Sephora brand partners generously provide training products as a thank you to their employees and to help educate/train on product benefits.
Corporate employees receive product gifts various times throughout the year, sometimes arriving to work with a surprise product drop on their desk
Corporate employees also get summer fridays, in which the work day ends at 1pm
Retail employees have the opportunity for flexible work schedules and hours
Sephora hosts many diverse events that offer employees a chance to learn and engage with the business, brands, and each other throughout the year. From national conferences, executive speaker series, product launch parties, executive fireside chats and more
The company has many different training programs for employees that can accelerate their career paths
A competitive 401 (k) plan and after a year of employment, employees are eligible for a 401 (k) plan with a company match
Maternity and paternity leave for employees that are new parents

Question 15

What is the dress code at Sephora?

Accepted Answer

The dress code at Sephora is a company uniform. Sephora provides all employees with a company uniform. This is an all black uniform, and Sephora asks employees to wear black dress shoes that do not have laces on them.

Question 16

Who owns Sephora?

Accepted Answer

Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, more commonly known as LVMH, owns Sephora.

Sephora is a French multinational retailer of personal care and beauty products. With nearly 340 brands, along with its private label, Sephora offers beauty products, including...

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