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Anonymous asked in Business & FinanceSmall Business · 1 decade ago

Employment History Verification: Should I list Mary Kay as employment?

I've been selling Mary Kay for a few months, but it's definitely a VERY SMALL side thing. I don't actually consider it employment, as I have placed one order the entire time I've been doing it and I have never held a party/skin care class or anything. The more important question is this: I have to do an 'Employment History Verification' process to formally get the job offer for a job I really want, so I need to be completely honest. Obviously, there wouldn't be anything bad to hide about Mary Kay (aside from I didn't list it on my resume - but that's because I only listed my relevant work experience), but I want to be honest so that if it does come up, I'm not looking like a liar if I don't list it. By the way, would it show up as actual employment?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hi!

    I list my (also part time hobby) business under Accomplishments

    if I'm applying for a job that has absolutely nothing to do with retail, beauty or skin such as legal assistant which is my "trained" job.

    I list Independent Consultant for MK and frankly I find that it gets me a TON of impressed questions and such.

    When ppl ask about it--I say, it's something I do "on the side", and I make sure that they are aware that it won't be getting in the way of my J.O.B.

    However, I enjoy it as it allows for me to meet people from all over the world, the friendship side of the business, and it teaches me networking (most business like that skill), and business organization and management tips.

    I also like to throw in that it has taught me the value of running my own company--I find that gets me to the 2nd sets of interviews...and say it again but to the boss on the 2nd set.

    It isn't your employment because you own a "franchise" and are not an employee however it is a VALID business regardless of why you are doing it.

    In the business world, MK is very well respected, I would hold your head high and continue.

    Plus You re unemployed right? SO trying to do your own business is more commendable than sitting around on your butt twiddling your thumbs all day.

    For me, it's never impeeded me, only helped!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I would list your Mary Kay business in a section that asks for additional information. Or, if there is enough space, use it in the job section but focus more on ones that have been in actual buildings and for extended periods of time.

    I actually consider this a job because you still have to work at it. You have to do the paperwork, figure out the orders, call the people when they come in, collect and calculate the money, make sure you have enough stock for any parties or specials you plan to have, etc. Even if you haven't had any or done much or even if this is something you do just for a bit of extra spending cash, I would still consider it work.

    If it had been something you did YEARS ago, it wouldn't be important to list it but seeing as you are doing it now and especially if you plan to continue even if you do get the job you are applying for, you should let the hiring committee know. If you start the job and an employee offers you Mary Kay stuff and you say that you are a consultant and the word gets around and to the hiring committee and they realize you didn't tell them this, they may not be very happy about it. It's doubtful you would be fired but you won't make a good impression that way.

    I would use it on the resume at least, maybe not on the actual application. Put it under a section of other qualifications or special interests, something that doesn't necessarily have to do with work but will allow you to say "Here is what I have been doing in the meantime" without actually saying that.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Mary Kay Employment

  • 1 decade ago

    Being a Mary Kay representative is a form of self-employment, not a job. Employers consider a job as actual employment. The company you are trying to get a job is probably not interested in self-employment unless it is something done exclusively to earn an income and it would explain a gape in job history on the resume. Relax and don't worry. You'll do great!

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    5 years ago

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    5 years ago

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    If the internships were basically full time work for a semester or other school term, or for a summer, list them with the employment. You are trying to let your prospective employer know why he should hire you, and a relevant internship is just as valuable as a paid job, especially since it was probably more meaningful than some low menial job a student is likely to have had. Remember, you are trying to build yourself up without going overboard.

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    7 years ago

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