Article by BR Tabatha
I'm so glad I'm a writer and I no longer have to suffer through the torment of interviewing. More specifically the horror that is the tough interview question. You know those ridiculous questions you're never prepared for and end up either a) sitting looking gormless until the interviewer feels so awkward they move on, b) blurting out something nonsensical and berating yourself for it the rest of the day, or c) giving a perfect answer and nailing the job. "Are you better at managing up or managing down?", "If you were a breakfast cereal what would you be", "Describe your weaknesses and why we should consider hiring you in spite of them." That sort of thing.
There is one old interview question that I actually find myself pondering every now and then - it makes me think about my own attitudes and personal values; and I think by adding an extra word we can use it as an opportunity to get to know YOU better. And isn't that always fun?!
If you were a beauty brand what would it be?
Not the brand you aspire to be, but the one you are right now.
It's a tough one right?! Here's some things to consider:
- Are you budget or prestige?
- Are you Mother Earth or do you like the added benefits of scientific R&D?
- Are you practical or creative?
- Are you happier with tradition or do you seek innovation?
- Are you a more is less, or a less is more girl?
- Are you influenced by packaging or is it what's inside that counts?
- Are you a trend setter or a trend follower?
- Are you content with the simple things in life, or pushing boundaries whenever and wherever you can?
Here's some examples from BRHQ;
I'm Lush I reckon. I have lots of friends but some people find me like the aroma of the shop - a touch much. I'm crafty and love DIY projects and why not inject fun into mundane, everyday routines?
I'm e.l.f. Cheap and cheerful. Don't laugh! I'm an all-rounder, I'm pretty good at a lot of things, but like the dud products, I suck at others. Like accounting. Or spelling. I probably dress the equivalent of e.l.f packaging too - I like my clothes simple and practical.
I'm like Eye of Horus. I know what I'm good at and I do it with maximum effort. I also like to think of myself as a bit exotic and glamourous.
I'm a bit of a Lime Crime I reckon. An acquired taste, with a bold outlook on life. Haters gonna hate and my flamboyant and loud ways of getting the job done aren't for everyone. But they do get the job done.
So go on, consider this your interview with Beauty Review. Imagine you are say in front of HRH Queenie and she asks you; "If you were a beauty brand what would you be? And why?".
Type your response below!
Lush resonates ...innovative, never settling, always looking to create something beautiful and enriching that will benefit humanity. Creating with ethics, and value for authenticity and integrity. Oh and all about smelling good and looking sparkly whilst doing it! ;)