Great for seasonal work; but Full Time is overwhelming - Part Time Keyholder Talbots Employee Review

3.0
Nov 8, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The discount for employees is great and first dibs on the new inventory is definitely an incentive. Scheduling was very accommodating and Talbots customer base is friendly and often stores create a welcoming environment for both the employee & customer.

Cons

The drive to push sales & customer contact can be overwhelming. While Talbots is pushing customers online, the "journal" required for employees to track customer purchases, emails, and phone numbers is a bit much. Also employees are required to email customers about upcoming events/sales/ and new merchandise...this on top of dealing with inventory re-stock, assisting in person customers, and maintaining store operations can be overwhelming too.

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5.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Team was so supportive and kind - Taught me lots of valuable industry experience

Cons

I have no cons to mention

1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None. This company is garbage compared to how it used to be.

Cons

Slave wages, not enough hours for anyone except management because the private equity company that owns us has cut our staff to a skeleton crew even on busy days. Management and associate alike are stretched super thin to the point of exhaustion. Even as a sales associate, there was a time I supported myself on a Talbots salary. Now I have to choose between paying my car insurance or getting an oil change. I used to get 30+ hours a week even as a sales associate. Now I'm lucky if I get 20. Health benefits are a rip-off. The company in my observation has had a time finding and maintaining good workers. If you value your livelihood, run fast and run far.

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