Merle Norman Cosmetics Employee Reviews for Senior Buyer

"Employees skew to older demographic, like product line. Very traditional, very formal structure."

What do you like about working at Merle Norman Cosmetics?

"Once you get used to the Merle Norman Way you can ride your job out to retirement, unless you are in marketing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You cannot be too dressed up for an interview, since a dress code is in place for employees. Men in suits/shirts/ties/dress shoes, women should probably be in dresses. Some Dept. heads are notorious for poor interviewing skills, and the interview process will involve at least 3 full interviews before a job is offered, at least on a skilled/management/professional level."

What don't you like about working at Merle Norman Cosmetics?

"A bit too formal, a bit too structured, innovation is not prized except in IT."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Set uniform policies for all departments, and enforce them rigidly. There is a tendency to let each Dept. head tweak the policies to suit his/her own."