Mary Kay Hiring Overview For 2023

Is Mary Kay on the Ban the Box list?

For those who don’t know, Ban the Box is an initiative that gets companies to remove the question about your criminal record from their job applications. Mary Kay’s not on the list, unfortunately.

Mary Kay has also not been listed on the Fair Chance Business Pledge, either. The Pledge is something companies make to really highlight their intentions to treat their employees right.

Does Mary Kay have special programs for hiring felons?

No, they don’t.

What are your chances to get hired?

So, does Mary Kay hire felons? Chances are high that they do, especially for Independent Beauty Consultant. However, we’re unsure for their more corporate positions. Hopefully, they’ll sign Ban the Box and the Fair Chance Business Pledge in the future to make a more public statement of their support! In the meantime, their support is shown through.

What are some entry-level jobs?

At Mary Kay, you will grow as you go. While there are a variety of jobs you can hold at the company, you’re probably most interested in the flexible job of Independent Beauty Consultant. Keep in mind that you need to have an “in” to apply — but Mary Kay makes sure that’s not a problem. Click here for more.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

If you’re looking for tips to get hired at an Independent Beauty Consultant, the rep you talk to will actually give you tons of tips. They’ll walk you through the process and teach you all about the products. You can ask them any questions you want about commissions and skills they think you should improve to be the best salesperson possible.

One of the easiest things you can do to get on with this company is get in touch with Mary Kay groups. Going to parties and meeting other IBCs will increase your odds at getting going as a salesperson! And you never know — the person you talk to may be the one who introduces you to a big wig or good client!

If anyone asks you why you want to work here, you should have a good answer. Not only will this convince the Consultant you speak to that you’re a good bet, but it will also help you be successful.

Learn what you can about the company on their website here. This will help you figure out where you want to get involved if it’s not as an IBC. You’ll also need to make sure you have your resume handy if you’re applying for a more traditional role. It never hurts to take a moment to update it to include all the skills you think will help you here: Charisma, sales and marketing, event planning, and the like.

Sounds fancy, but you’ve been building these skills your whole life! Any public speaking or even group therapy you’ve done allows you to say you’re comfortable talking in front of crowds. Telemarketing jobs show you know how to sell something to someone you don’t know. Organizing birthday parties for kids is a nightmare and you’ve definitely built some event planning skills that way.

You just need to be creative with your presentation of your skill set!

They don’t seem to for Independent Beauty Consultants, but we’re not sure about other positions.

Here is what you need to know about state law for background checks:

The states below do not consider criminal charges that happened more than seven years ago, so they don’t show in your record:

• California
• Colorado*
• Kansas*
• Maryland*
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire*
• New York*
• Texas*
• Washington

Some states, like those below, show only cases where you were found guilty in the end:

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Indiana (limited check)
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New York

The states that will look at your whole record (and will also show your not guilty verdicts) are as follows:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• DC
• Delaware
• Florida
• Idaho
• Indiana (extensive check)
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Company ratings

We took to the internet to do some research on Mary Kay’s ratings. On glassdoor.com you’ll find almost a thousand reviews that give them a total rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

The key points that gave Mary Kay such positive reviews were job flexibility and the great opportunities — including the chance for everyone to start their own home-based business. People liked the commissions and the benefits. Apparently Mary Kay gives prizes to those who sell more and exceed expectations.

One of the biggest complaints was doing consultations since customers can be a little picky. That’s a pretty normal downside to sales, though.

What felonies Mary Kay will not hire

Mary Kay didn’t tell us the specific names of felonies that would prevent you from being hired if they were found on your record. The next section will go into our best guesses.

What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?

Interestingly, Independent Beauty Consultants may not have any felonies that will stop them from being hired. They may, however, stop them from being very effective at their job, which will amount to the same thing. If you don’t sell, you don’t make money. So keep in mind that convictions related to the following may make it that much harder for you to work here:

• Violence and aggression. Any time you have a limitation on your interaction with the public, you’re going to have a tougher time getting into some places or in with some crowds.
• Fraud. You’re being given a lot of sensitive information and this may cause pause for some roles.
• Theft. Not only are you handling cash and credit cards, but you’ve also got product. You’ll sink your own ship if customers are hesitant to share this information with you or if there are any concerns with your product numbers.

Does Mary Kay hire sex offenders?

We’re not sure, but it seems like the kind of charge that would provide a huge barrier to your employment with a customer-facing company like Mary Kay that goes into other people’s homes. They may deny you based on these charges.

Does Mary Kay drug test?

No, not at all.

Have you applied for a job or worked here? Share your experiences!

If you have any valuable tips for other former felons on how to get a job at Mary Kay with a felony, here is the spot for you to share. Tell us your experience working with Mary Kay and how it was possible for you to achieve success!