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Hot Topic Overview
- www.hottopic.com
- City of Industry, CA
- 5001 to 10000 Employees
- 1989
- Company - Private
- Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
- Unknown / Non-Applicable
Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers.
Mission: We will do all that we can as a company to promote diversity and inclusion. We will continue to strive to do good, to create a sense of belonging for all, and to be a destination and source of positivity for our employees, our customers, and our community.
We will take action ...
Company Updates
March 6, 2023
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Happy Employee Appreciation Day to all our associates crushing it in the mosh pit! 🤘
January 12, 2023
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Hot Topic, Inc. is officially one of Built In's best places to work in 2023! The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the United States. Congrats to each and every one of our team members for making Hot Topic, Inc. an award winning place to work!
100 Best Large Companies to Work For in Los Angeles 2023 | Built In
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Hot Topic Reviews
3.6
★★★★★
Recommend to a Friend
Approve of CEO
Steve Vranes
391 Ratings
Featured Review
★★★★★
"Great company"
Sep 2, 2022 - Store Associate in Miami, FL
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO
Pros
Awesome teams, great environment, fun place to work at!Cons
Pay is a little low but overtime can be usedDiversity & Inclusion at Hot Topic
4.2
★★★★★
(554 Reviews)
Diversity & Inclusion FAQs
All answers shown come directly from Hot Topic Reviews and are not edited or altered.
How is diversity at Hot Topic?
...Company would rather hire incompetence for diversity points rather than just pay workers a livable wage so they can enjoy the good things about Hot Topic....Read More
Hot Topic Interviews
Experience
Positive73%
Negative11%
Neutral16%
Getting an Interview
In Person44%
Applied online40%
Employee Referral9%
Difficulty
2.1
AverageHardAverageEasy
Sales Associate Interview
Anonymous Employee in United StatesAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewApplicationI applied online. I interviewed at Hot Topic (United States)
Interview
Interview process is really simple and easy just ask you a couple of questions that relate to the company and your overall interests and qualifications and how that relates to the jobInterviewWhat’s your favorite type of music
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Hot Topic Awards & Accolades
- 100 Best Places To Work In Los Angeles, Built In, 2023
- America's Best Employers for New Grads, Forbes, 2022
Pledges & Certifications
Social Responsibility Pledge
Formal programs or foundation to give back to communities
First Job Programs
Maintain entry-level hiring and career development programs to give people career starts
Popular Careers with Hot Topic Job Seekers
Hot Topic FAQ
(55 Questions)
All answers shown come directly from Hot Topic Reviews and are not edited or altered.
What is paid time off like at Hot Topic?
...Long hours, no benefits or paid time off unless you’re a store manager, lack of communication between management, favoritism/heavy manipulation...
July 28, 2021
People Also Ask about Hot Topic
Employees rate Hot Topic 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1,945 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.
To get a job at Hot Topic, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Hot Topic and prepare for tough questions.
Overall, 63% of employees would recommend working at Hot Topic to a friend. This is based on 1,897 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
73% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Hot Topic as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Hot Topic.
42% of employees think that Hot Topic has a positive business outlook. This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.
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