JCPenney

Sales Associate

February 2019 • Columbia, SC

What I liked

Interacting with different people each day

What I wish was different

Management caring about there employees

Advice

Always remember that not all customers are rude.

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Sales Associate

August 2018 • Lincoln, NE

What I liked

I love the people and the friendships I have developed here.

What I wish was different

I wish a couple of the managers took more time to get to know their employees.

Advice

Be nice to all people. You learn a lot about people and how to relate to other people’s lives and situations.

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Cashier

May 2019 • Hurst, TX

What I liked

I think it was a very good environment that taught me how to communicate well with others. I was able to grow in my sales and customer relations skills while also working on organization and productivity.

What I wish was different

The location I worked at was under construction so that caused a lot of issues. Many customers were upset about the noise and that we had to relocate a lot of our brands but there wasn't anything the staff could do about it.

Advice

It is not easy to deal with customers but it teaches you how to be friendly and helpful even in difficult situations.

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Specialty Associate

November 2018 • Richmond, KY

What I liked

I really enjoyed being able to learn about custom blinds and shades, and learning about the ordering process. I also enjoyed being able to work one on one with customers.

What I wish was different

I would not want to change anything about this experience

Advice

Definitely do research when you're working with a specialized product. You have to be able to know as much information as possible when it comes to the products

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Sales Asssociate

June - August 2019 • Waldorf, MD

What I liked

The experience I gained and confidence I gained from the experience.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to start working sooner.

Advice

I does not matter what job you start with it only matter that you start somewhere to get your foot in the door for other opportunities.

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Cashier

May - August 2019 • Cottonwood, AZ

What I liked

I enjoyed the people that worked there and the supportive environment of the staff. It made it much easier to go to work every day knowing if I had a bad experience with a customer I would be able to communicate effectively with the others on my team.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Retail Salesperson

March 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Employee Discount Employee Recognition

What I wish was different

Advice

To be a good retail associate, be welcoming and approachable.

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Sales Associate

July 2017 • Maryville, TN

What I liked

I loved helping customers have a great experience when shopping at JCPenney. I also love the people I work with and the relationships we build.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I loved working for that company!

Advice

To actually own your job. Act like you love to be there (which I actually did) and have a nice smile to assure customers you actually care.

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Customer Success Intern (Electronic and Computer Hardware)

May - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I met a lot of customers and improve my communication skills

What I wish was different

I wish I had started earlier

Advice

Be confident and market yourself

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Sales Associate

May 2019 • Johnson City, NY

What I liked

The work environment was get and they really supported our education

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Work to make relationships with your coworkers

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Cashier

July 2019 • Brighton, CO

What I liked

I really liked how easy handshake makes it to find positions available. It helped me find a great team to work with here in brookings.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Merchandising

November 2016 • Newington, NH

What I liked

The employees are like my family.

What I wish was different

The company has its values in the wrong areas.

Advice

Jcpenney is a good place to work temporarily, but they need a voice of change.

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Enterprise Fulfillment

May - August 2018 • El Cajon, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the fast pace of everything. There was never a second I was bored and the customers made my time there extremely rewarding. It was always very simple to make their day better and I enjoyed being able to help people have the best experience possible.

What I wish was different

I wish there could have been time for more training. I was working an entire shift alone at a register on the third day there. While I was able to manage there were still many things I had yet to learn about the store before I felt more comfortable alone. It would help having more coworkers who knew their position as well.

Advice

Just keep a smile on your face and remember not to take things personally. Being polite and personable goes a long way!

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Sales Associate

November 2013 • Warwick, RI

What I liked

Liked the flexibility of hours and how friendly my coworkers were.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had received more of a raise after being there for so long.

Advice

If you are lazy, don't apply to a retail job. You have to be on your feet the whole shift and constantly picking up after people.

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Cashier

June - September 2018 • Spokane, WA

What I liked

I loved the fast paced environment & wonderful coworkers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Check Out Cashier

November 2017 - August 2018 • Rockwall, TX

What I liked

They were able to work around my schedule, and had very flexible hours.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

March 2017 • Greenville, SC

What I liked

Decent pay better than fast food and waitressing. They work with your schedule easily.

What I wish was different

More understanding with class schedules. Better absence/sickness policies.

Advice

Be courteous to employers, be polite but also firm in how your time and worth means in a working environment.

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Sales Associate

November 2017 - August 2018 • Victor, NY

What I liked

Having the opportunity to meet and talk to different people. There was a variety of customers who came in and I loved making their day if I could help.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Finance intern

May - August 2018 • Plano, TX

What I liked

Learning and applying excel and other skills.

What I wish was different

I wish it gave a better overview of the industry.

Advice

Take any opportunity you get and turn it into a life lesson.

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Merchandising / Planning & Allocation Intern

May - August 2018 • Plano, TX

What I liked

JCPenney provides the incredible opportunity to learn the roles of both an Assistant Buyer and a Business Analyst (inventory allocator). The program is well organized and structured with informative classes, and hands-on learning from an experienced buying team. They encourage their interns to explore all the career possibilities JCPenney has to offer.