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"great staff, good work-life balance, managers really care about their staff" (in 33 reviews)
"They provide good employee discount" (in 40 reviews)
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"Having one weekend off /month in retail isn't enough to have work/life balance" (in 31 reviews)
"Upper management is not understanding when you are also a full time student," (in 50 reviews)
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"Sales Support Associate"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Talbots part-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Talbots was a great part-time job, especially for my first serious employment. They asked for the best from you. They were committed to brand excellence and maintaining a classic tradition while moving forward with the times (visually).
The management team was excellent; the GM was considerate and listened to what we needed as employees but never promised what she couldn't deliver. She was an excellent boss to work for and gave me a wonderful structure for what to look for in a leader.Cons
The only cons would be that all the employees are only part-time. There aren't any full-time positions open until you get to corporate headquarters-type positions. I didn't anticipate any kind of growth while working there.
Any other cons were the kind that come from working part-time retail.Advice to Management
Listen to what your employees say. Understand that your management team does so much for you in the day-to-day and they can only do so much unless you show them you really appreciate them.
Talbots 2018-07-09 10:12 PDT ![Talbots Logo]()
"Store Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Talbots full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
The culture of the brand. It is all about HER less about micromanaging sales numbers.
Cons
Some customer frustration in the styles (not) available within departments.
Talbots 2018-08-20 16:00 PDT![Talbots Logo]()
"Store manager"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at Talbots full-time
Pros
Great company,benefits, culture, product, promote from within
Cons
Work many hours, holidays and weekends
Talbots 2018-10-08 03:59 PDT![Talbots Logo]()
"keyholder"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Talbots part-time (More than a year)
Pros
great community, awesome products and comprehensive training materials
Cons
the emphasis on the brand rather than the freedom of personal expression via fashion.
Talbots 2018-09-18 19:10 PDT![Talbots Logo]()
"Deceiving Job Descriptions"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOPros
Team rewards can be cashed in for prizes
Cons
The company doesn't really care about the employees and works them until they're at their breaking point.
Advice to Management
More cross training.
Talbots 2018-09-29 16:13 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Sales Associate and Customer Service"
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I have been working at Talbots part-time
Pros
I love working with and meeting new people as well as assisting women I have known for many years. The work environment is great working alongside other sales associates, and top notch managers. Hours are flexible as well.
Cons
I would like to work more hours and grow into a full time job. I am looking for a more 40 hour a week position.
Advice to Management
Keep up the good work. You have always been available for advice and are very fair.
Talbots 2018-09-05 17:15 PDT![Talbots Logo]()
"Sales"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Talbots full-time
Pros
Discount, starting pay above mall avg
Cons
Schedule changes without warning or notification
Talbots 2018-09-23 20:57 PDTHelpful (4)
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"Manager"
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I have been working at Talbots full-time
Pros
Pro-active and quickly evolving company focused on results. Highly customer-centic and technology based. Solid and loyal clientele following. Adaptable to changing environment. Most upper management try to lead by example and do a good job.
Cons
Talbots is an exceptionally operationally heavy company and sales programs require labor intensive time. Stores are expected to deliver with ridiculous targets, short deadlines with minimal payroll.
Advice to Management
Too much time is spent on continuous floor set moves, promotion changes and events and tracking that quality selling time with the customer "in-store" is diminished.
Talbots 2018-08-26 13:23 PDTHelpful (4)
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"full time"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Talbots full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great focus on HER... incredible customers and spending time with them is a true joy! The company has a program around making sure the customer experience is better than anywhere else she might go.
Cons
no work life balance. double weekends are demanded. operations are so heavy it's difficult to give the customer the focus that the company itself wants the customer to have. Pay is low and there are no raises. payroll is very low - and managers can't make their bonus unless they cut staff to the bare bones.
Advice to Management
understand that it's the associates you take for granted that are the ones giving the customer the experience you want them to have. taking your associates for granted doesn't make them feel valued - especially since we don't work here because of the salary you pay. we are all in for you - you should be for us.
Talbots 2018-09-08 15:05 PDTHelpful (3)
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"Client Specialist"
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I have been working at Talbots part-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Lovely clients and co-workers. Thoughtful (overworked) manager
Cons
No path to advancement, full-time status or pay raises. (ageism?) No benefits for part-time workers. Lack of role clarity from management regarding the client specialist role and no team-wide communication. No real respect for part-timers. It seems like less desirable schedules (late night closing shifts, weekends) are given to those who don't complain
Advice to Management
Provide avenues for advancement. Make decisions regarding company and store commitment to the client specialist role and communicate it to teams.
Talbots 2018-09-12 11:44 PDT
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