Talbots Employer Reviews

Working at Talbots is like working at any overpriced clothing store, I guess. A typical day includes an intense amount of sucking up to clients, attempting to boost egos in order for a sale and acting as a human shopping cart because they can't possibly hold their own clothes. Heaven forbid. Although as sales associates we need to be almost overbearing – more... and overly involved in every aspect of a customer's experience, the pay definitely does not reflect those added duties. Management switched a few times, going from good to bad over the time I was there all for the sake of a dollar. The most enjoyable part was probably the other sales associates; I've definitely made good friends with a few good girls. Other than that, all the brown nosing, minimal benefits and unrealistic sales expectations were just not for me. – less

Talbot's is a great place to work. I've really enjoyed it, management
is very helpful and understanding. Co-worker's are experienced and knowledgeable. Fast-pace environment with a great work ethic.
In my own personal opinion I feel that its hard to advance in the company. only because its a smaller company, other than that.
I highly recommend Talbot's, – more... one of the best employer's I've experienced in retail. – less

One of the hardest and best jobs is working with people. The people you work with and the people that come into your business everyday can be challenging, but it is what you make it. I choose to have fun and enjoy what I do, whatever job I have. Working as a team at the office or store is very important to me, everyone should try to pull their own weight, – more... but when things get crazy I believe you should pitch in and help. I think if you listen, you will find out what you need to do and how to handle it. This is how you help customers and your co-workers, by showing them that you are there to help with whatever the need is. I like to get to work early and assess what needs to be done while things are calm and I can put a plan together for the day. Communication is important it helps us all to be better at our jobs and helps the company to run better, without it a business is can not be successful. – less

Start work at 7am load three lines of trucks keep a eye on the reject line so it doesn't stop production. Throughout the day rotate with co worker through various departments. Endure multiple positions for the remainder of the day. Remove safety pins from trailers and lock down dock. If the day is slow they loan out help to struggling departments.

10 years as a General Manager
Daily operations, opening and closing
Weekly analysis of all department
HR- recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training
Payroll and scheduling

Fun to work retail but it wears you out fast. Don't think I'll work retail again.

Shadowed management of retail store and assisted with stocking, pricing, and inventory changes.
Produced novel concepts for merchandise presentation.
Increased individual sales quota throughout duration of internship.

I was new here, and every step of the way there was someone there to help me out when I need it. The employee are all very patient with one another and treat their customers like gold! Lovely place to work!

To me, the hardest part of the job is meeting the sales quotas each week and month. I could not perform that duty because I was not given enough hours to do so.

It was a great place to work at even though the hours were long. Sometimes I had to work 10 hour shifts on my feet. The company and managers are very professional and the benefits are awesome.

It was a great place to work at even though the hours were long. Sometimes I had to work 10 hour shifts on my feet. The company and managers are very professional and the benefits are awesome.

Better managers create better employees! If everyone feels they have something to contribute the work gets done. Great repeat, LOYAL customers that love the brand. Long hours, sales goals, constantly checking emails.....whew!

I deal with different customers all day every day, I absolutely love my job, co-workers, and the management, everyone has such a warm heart and all look out after each other. I also love helping the customer find what they need and want. I guess im just ready to step outside of retail and go for a receptionist job.

Each was a little different, but I was in charge of all sales associates and the daily productivity goal handed to us by our corporate office. I learned new ways to deal with the public, as well as, more productive ways to deal with our staff. Our management was hit and miss and not always on point. Which taught me better ways to deal with difficult – more... situations that came about on a daily basis. My co-workers were a joy to work to with. The girls under me were easy to work with and never minded helping me with daily chores, such as keeping a beautiful store, providing our customers with the best shopping experience to keep them coming back and coming together as team to make the most out of everyday. Dealing with the management above me in our store was a bit of challenge each day and was the most difficult part of the job. I truly enjoyed seeing people leave happy after shopping with us and hearing the girls say thank you for making each day fun and productive. – less

I was recruited to Talbots in 2010. The focus on the internal and external customer experience is a stand out in the retail industry.

The ladies I worked with were wonderful! However I found it difficult to get into the style, which is very mature and conservative.

Solid company , sales and customer service is highly recommended

I really hope the new regime can turn Talbots around. More work with less people is very challenging. Procedures change every day.

great clothing discount, most enjoyable part meeting people

I Love this job and everything about it I only left because I wanted to obtain a job of a higher position.