JOANN Inc.

Team Member

June 2019 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

Strong sense of cooperation in coworkers

What I wish was different

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Team member

June 2018 • El Cerrito, CA

What I liked

I liked being able to work in an environment that was filled with fun crafts, activities, and home decor.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been treated differently; most head managers forgot that we were all struggling together to make sure everyone was happy.

Advice

Always be patient with yourself and others. Working retail jobs are hard because you’re on your feet the entire time, but the experience in customer service is a big talent you can bring with you into so many other jobs in the future.

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Retail Salesperson

May 2019 • Florence, KY

What I liked

The environment overall, customers are most of the time very friendly and everyone I worked with was extremely helpful and nice.

What I wish was different

Nothing in particular that I can think of

Advice

Be willing to advance your knowledge on your own and every day from your coworkers and the customers

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Part-Time Casual Team Member

October 2018 • White Lake Township, MI

What I liked

I absolutely love working at Joann's since I get to work with people on what they need for their projects and help them leave the store with a smile on their face. I work specifically in the fabric department and I truly enjoy sewing apparel and working with fabric for various projects, so I am then able to give customers helpful opinions on fabrics and projects.

What I wish was different

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Team Member

July - August 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

All the other team members were very kind and welcoming, and the managers were very accommodating. All welcome to teach and help new employees get the jist of things!

What I wish was different

If there had been one more person to help with closing then I feel it would have gone smoother and we wouldn’t have stayed late most night. There are always a lot of go back and fabric to be put pack at night. M

Advice

Have shoe inserts or shoes with a good sole if you are not used to standing/walking for many hours at a time for consecutive days.

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Team member

October 2018 - September 2019 • Eureka, CA

What I liked

Coworkers and management were kind. A very creative place to work.

What I wish was different

I wish corporate would consider our advices and issues, and work with us to change things for the better.

Advice

Get the app to help customers on a more personal level, and try the crafts yourself!

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Store Planning Intern

May - August 2019 • Hudson, OH

What I liked

I got to work on tangible items and create a brand new fixture for the stores. I wasn't doing busy work, I felt like it was a real job.

What I wish was different

The hardest part was honestly the location. It was very far from home and I missed my family and other loved ones. The job was in Ohio, and I live in Virginia. But it was only for the summer, so if you're looking for adventure, it's perfect.

Advice

Bring a notebook, and write down everything you can. Not just for learning things, but it makes it easier to keep up when things get hectic.

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Team Member

May - August 2019 • Elizabethtown, KY

What I liked

My coworkers and the customers

What I wish was different

I wish coupons and discounts were easier to handle.

Advice

Learn more about fabrics!

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Store Stocker

July - August 2019 • Dublin, OH

What I liked

Early hours to still have the rest of your day

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

Positive attitudes get you through the day!

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Sales Associate

July - November 2019 • Poway, CA

What I liked

The other staff were kind and the store was busy, so I was never bored.

What I wish was different

The management wasn't very considerate of part time employees, often scheduling me for more hours than I could handle with school.

Advice

Stick up for yourself! If you are given a schedule you can't do, say something. If they are not willing to negotiate your requests, find a new job.

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Manager

June 2018 - August 2019 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

It's a great atmosphere to work and the workers are always happy. The customers are pretty friendly as well!

What I wish was different

The company gave us more ehours and payroll.

Advice

Try to be positve and be a hard worker.

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Team Member

May 2018 • Comstock Park, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

My coworkers are very understanding and they’re always willing to help with almost anything going on whether it’s at work or in your personal life.

Advice

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Cashier

May 2016 • Lancaster, OH

What I liked

The people I work with

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Training might be hard, but it's rewarding after

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Sales Associate

October 2018 • Medina, OH

What I liked

The working environment was really relaxing and fun. It is a really great job to have alongside being in school.

What I wish was different

I think that the scheduling output could have been more consistent.

Advice

It’ll be a lot to learn at first but once you get the hang of it, you’ll feel like a rockstar.

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Facilities Design Intern

August 2019 • Hudson, OH

What I liked

The company culture at Joann is amazing. The amount of support I received from every employee in the company was invaluable. I was never afraid to ask questions and I was given more responsibility than I could have ever imagined. All of this helped me grow as a designer and a professional in such a short time.

What I wish was different

My only wish is that the internship was longer. Each intern was given a project to work on throughout the 10 week internship that we were able to present to the companies executives. Another week or 2 would have been extremely valuable to be able to learn even more before presenting.

Advice

This was an amazing opportunity, so soak up every second of it. Learn as much as you can from everyone you can because they are so supportive of the intern class.

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Data Science Intern

May 2019 • Hudson, OH

What I liked

I had the opportunity to work with real data and create actionable reports. I also was able to present to the executive team at the end of my internship.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the chance to experience different sections of the company (HR, Marketing, etc.)

Advice

You are given one big project to work on during the whole internship. Some managers don’t have exact direction on it, so it’s best to ask about it early.

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Project member

March - June 2018 • Youngstown, OH

What I liked

I liked the people and the atmosphere there . everyone was friendly and it was fun to learn how to set up a store .

What I wish was different

I struggled with sone things because i am introverted .

Advice

Ask questions . dont be afraid to ask if you dont know the answer to something.

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Apparel Salesperson

July 2017 • Seabrook, NH

What I liked

I enjoyed being surrounded by creative people and talking to customers and hearing about what projects they were working on. Even just being around all the fabric and looking at the patterns I found inspiring and there was always something visually stimulating for me to look at.

What I wish was different

Only that I could have worked more hours and spent more time with my coworkers.

Advice

Take all the opportunities you can get and speak up if you have an idea, even if it’s just about how you set up some of the merchandise.

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Team member

May 2018 • Hudson, OH

What I liked

I enjoy the environment and being able to interact with/help customers!

What I wish was different

The pay, I feel that the employees work very hard and the pay doesn't necessarily show that.

Advice

To really engage with the customers! You'd be surprised at how many awesome people you can meet through that. Hearing their stories alone was so awesome, I'm excited to go back over Thanksgiving and Christmas break!

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