Talbots reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(351 total reviews)
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Lizanne Kindler

61% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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4.0
Sep 29, 2021

Good job

Recommend
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Pros

Hours arent bad, discount is great, benefits are good too.

Cons

pay is terrible but most retail is.

3.0
Sep 24, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

New clothing comes out every month and that’s when you get 60% off full price of item over several weeks. Normal everyday discount off full price and sale is 50% off. There is no limit to what you can purchase for yourself. Discounts do not apply to full price name brands sold such as Keds, Spanx, etc. Social environment, Usually nice colleagues and customers.

Cons

The hourly wage is minimum wage unless you literally have a fashion background, then you may get a dollar an hour more. Seriously! Raises are few and amount to cents on the dollar. I’ve been there over 5 years and the only way you’ll make a substantial amount more is if your state raises the minimum wage. I even moved to Client Specialist Position and didn’t get a raise. Some colleagues can be nasty and if you get stuck working with them, put on your happy face and go with the flow. They will not be reprimanded and you will still have to work with them regardless. Customers can be disgruntled, confused and abusive and there’s no recourse. You just have to smile and be nice.

3.0
Sep 23, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Talbots has a generous discount for associates to purchase clothes. Overall pleasant working environment.

Cons

Talbots very rarely offers pay increases. The work is hard, requires a lot of computer experience many applicants don't have.

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