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Barnes & Noble, Inc., is a Fortune 1000 bookseller company, operating 627 retail stores in all 50 U.S. states. Most stores sell books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, graphic novels, gifts, games, toys, music, and Nook e‑readers and tablets. Many of the locations contain a café serving Starbucks coffee and other consumables. The company’s online retail business leverages the power of the brand to offer products and services to online customers. No matter where you live in the U.S., the likelihood is, there is a store nearby that would be a good fit for you. The company also hires for Corporate and Distribution Center positions in New York, New Jersey, and Nevada. Barnes & Noble wants employees to stay with them for a long time, so the employment package includes a whole host of health and financial benefits.

Company - Public

$5B to $10B

Large

Multiple locations

Niche Retailers, Book Stores, Nonstore Retailers

Leonard Riggio

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How many years of experience do Barnes & Noble employees have before joining?

Years of experience at Barnes & Noble: Newcomers: 38%, Experiencers: 19%, Experts: 16%, Veterans: 27%. Barnes & Noble employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.

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What industries did Barnes & Noble employees work in previously?

Industry Background: The most typical industries of Barnes & Noble: Niche Retailers, Colleges / Universities, Food & Beverage Retailers, Limited-Service Restaurants, Niche Education. Barnes & Noble employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers in

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Where did Barnes & Noble employees work before joining?

Past employers' size at Barnes & Noble: Small: 33%, Medium: 11%, Large: 56%. Most Barnes & Noble employees have previously worked at large companies.

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How long do people stay in a role at Barnes & Noble?

Time employed at Barnes & Noble: <1: 8%, 1-3: 22%, 4-8: 35%, 9-13: 18%, 14-20: 12%, 20+: 5%. Most Barnes & Noble employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.

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How does Barnes & Noble rank for age & gender diversity?

Gender ratio at Barnes & Noble: 44.1% Male and 55.9% Female. Age ratio at Barnes & Noble: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 55%, 31-40: 22%, 41-50: 12%, 51-60: 7%, 60+: 3%. Barnes & Noble rates - 11.9% more female than the industry average. Most Barnes & Noble emplo

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What are the top roles at Barnes & Noble?

Top roles of Barnes & Noble: Bookseller, Store Manager, Customer Service Representative, Barista, Cashier. The top role at Barnes & Noble is Bookseller.

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Career advancement

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How does Barnes & Noble rank for career advancement?

Career advancement at Barnes & Noble: very low. Barnes & Noble ranks very low for career advancement which is below the industry average.

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What companies do Barnes & Noble employees go on to work at?

Future employers of Barnes & Noble: Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble College, Lowe's, Starbucks. People who work at Barnes & Noble most typically go on to work for the Amazon.

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Fairbanks, AK

$49K-$60K / yr. (est.)

Title: Store Manager Category: Retail Employment Type: Full-Time Location: AK - Fairbanks - Fairbanks - 2235 Job Location: Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Job Summary: A store manager (SM) delivers a commercially relevant and profitable store in the community you

Senior Bookseller - PT

Flowood, MS

$31K-$38K / yr. (est.)

Location: MS - Flowood - Market Street - 3480 Location Type: retail Job Location: Flowood, Mississippi 39232 Job Summary: As a Senior Bookseller, you use your exemplary knowledge, passion, and expertise regarding books to ensure a vibrant and curated books

Lead Bookseller - FT

Middletown, CT

$41K-$50K / yr. (est.)

Barnes & Noble Lead Bookseller - FT Middletown , Rhode Island Apply Now Location: RI - Middletown - Middletown - 2160 LocationType: retail JobLocation: Middletown, Rhode Island 02842 JobSummary: As lead bookseller, you love the book business and make the c

Assistant Store Manager

Wichita, KS

$40K-$49K / yr. (est.)

Assistant Store Manager KS - Wichita - Newmarket Square - 3500 Job Summary As an assistant store manager (ASM), you enjoy working with people, are energized by your passion for books, and model excellent service every day. As the deputy to the store manage

Lead Barista - FT

Omaha, NE

$29K-$36K / yr. (est.)

Location Type: retail Job Summary: As a lead barista, you make the customer experience exceptional by sharing the passion and enthusiasm you have for the Cafe, with every customer interaction. As a deputy to the cafe manager (CM), you coach, inspire, and s

Senior Barista - FT

Houston, TX

$27K-$33K / yr. (est.)

Barnes & Noble Senior Barista - FT Location: TX - Houston - Town & Country - 3504 Location Type: retail Job Location: Houston, Texas 77024-0000 Job Summary: As a Senior Barista, your exemplary coffee knowledge, passion, and expertise in the Café ensures th

Bookseller - Temporary

Arlington, VA

$32K-$39K / yr. (est.)

Location VA - Arlington - Clarendon Market Common - 2068 Classification Temporary Job Summary To be a great Bookseller, you provide excellent customer service which is friendly, genuine, and professional, always putting the customers first. You make the sh

Sales Lead - PT

Chicago, IL

$40K-$49K / yr. (est.)

Job Summary As a Sales Lead (SL), you model great selling behaviors - you love selling our products and make the customer experience exceptional by sharing your knowledge with your team and your customers. Your desire to lead the team and manage the store

New York, NY

$125K-$130K / yr.

Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the web’s premier e-commerce sites, bn.com. Our Nook

Barista - Temporary

Ashburn, VA

$28K-$34K / yr. (est.)

Job Summary As a Barista, you provide first class service to our customers with every drink you create and every cookie you bake, ensuring their experience is your top priority. You make the customer experience pleasurable and provide the perfect complemen

Houston, TX

$27K-$33K / yr. (est.)

Barista, Restaurant,...

Temporary Material Handler - 1st Shift

Jamesburg, NJ

$35K-$43K / yr. (est.)

Job Summary Barnes & Noble Monroe Distribution Center is HIRING! We are located just off Exit 8A on the NJ Turnpike. Explore Why Barnes & Noble Is a Great Place to Work We offer career opportunities that are more than just a job. YOU'RE VALUED. Our employe

Associate Project Manager

New York, NY

$65K-$75K / yr.

Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the web’s premier e-commerce sites, bn.com. Our Nook

Cafe Team Expert

Fullerton, CA

about $24 / hr.

As the Café Team Expert, you are committed to creating an environment with the team in the Café that celebrates excellence in hospitality and operations. Acting as a role model, you motivate and support the café team to provide superior customer service wh

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What’s the stock symbol of Barnes & Noble?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

BKS.

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What industry is Barnes & Noble in?

Isabella Holmes4 years ago

Retail.

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What’s the gender distribution at Barnes & Noble?

Isabella Holmes4 years ago

55.9% female, 44.1% male.

A year ago

Mostly FeMale

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Where is the headquarters of Barnes & Noble?

Liam Brown4 years ago

It’s in New York, NY.

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What’s Barnes & Noble’s yearly revenue?

Sophie Hayes4 years ago

$5b to $10b, i think

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What’s the name of Barnes & Noble’s CEO?

Liam Brown4 years ago

Leonard Riggio.

A year ago

The company has since been acquired by Elliot Management Corporation and the current CEO is now James Daunt.

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How long do people usually work for Barnes & Noble?

Liam Brown4 years ago

4-8 year(s).

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What size of companies did Barnes & Noble employees used to work for?

Sophie Hayes4 years ago

Most worked for large businesses before.

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How often do employees get promoted at Barnes & Noble ?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

advancement opportunities are very low

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who are employees usually hired by after leaving Barnes & Noble?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble College, Freelance, Lowe's, Self Employed, Starbucks, Target.

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Who are the top previous employers of Barnes & Noble employees?

Liam Brown4 years ago

from what i found these companies Best Buy, Borders, GameStop, Kohl's, Macy's, Starbucks, Target, Toys "R" Us.

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Does anyone know the average age of employees at Barnes & Noble?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

Here’s an estimate I found for Barnes & Noble: 21-30.

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Where did most of Barnes & Noble employees go to school?

Benjamin Gardner4 years ago

Arizona State University-Tempe, New York University, Penn State University, Rutgers University-Camden, University of Phoenix-Utah.

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What tips or advice would you give to me interviewing at Barnes & Noble?

A year ago

Just be yourself. They are looking for people who are good with people and are passionate about what they sell. Be a friendly has your can.🤗

A year ago

Just be honest! If you’re a book lover, youll have something to contribute to any location.

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i am college student so tell me will they work around a college school schedule?

A year ago

Yes, the Barnes and Noble I worked for is more than willing to work around college/technical school schedules.👍

A year ago

Absolutely. I was taking an online class as well as an in person class and their schedule was very flexible so that I could both focus on school and work good hours.😍

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Honestly, benefit package is truly amazing!!!

A year ago

It varies as per position

A year ago

not sure😏

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how long i have to work in this company to get maternity leave ?

A year ago

1 year Unless specified otherwise by your manager

A year ago

Benefits are for full time employees🙄

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do tell me i am worried about this one do they do drug test?

A year ago

Yes, it is in the employee handbook but it didn't happen all the time🙂.

A year ago

Yes, previous they didnt but the change there policy😊

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Honestly,There are most enjoyment functions in company building as outside picnics program by company😎

A year ago

A great effort by company to encourage their employee

A year ago

Absolut fun

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I was a part-time bookseller and they were pretty flexible with my school schedule.

A year ago

yes ,full time employee also enjoy very flexible hours.

A year ago

I'm full time so hours are always the same (no overtime), for part time Booksellers it depends on the store sales.

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i like to know Are piercings and tattoos allowed?

A year ago

At our store, tattoos and piercings are allowed. Just no face piercings in cafe. Our manager doesn't even like a tongue ring.

A year ago

no tattoos or piercings are allowed to be showing, and depending on the store manager you might have to ask if you would like to change your hair color into something thats not brown, black, or blonde.🙄

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i am already doing another job so tell me how are the working hours at Barnes & Noble?

A year ago

Working hours at Barnes & Noble are not great unless you are a manager. I struggled financial because I began to receive little to no hours.😐

A year ago

I worked there while in school so they made my schedule according to my school schedule.🤗

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please describe me the process of interview?

A year ago

You do have to apply online but honestly I don't think they hire everyone who applies unless you call them directly to ask for an application status. 😊

A year ago

I recall interviewing "one on one" with at least 4 different managers, including the head supervisor. Overall, it seemed professional, yet friendly.😄

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When did you got second call for interview???? Please share your process??

A year ago

Yeah in between 2 to 3 day they'll call you.

A year ago

Shortly after first interview

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can we have colored hair because i have colored hair?

A year ago

As far as my knowledge serves me, dyed hair that is of a soft color and not distracting to customers is permitted.👱

A year ago

Yes, you can have dyed hair while working for BN.

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Working at a bookstore is an experience unlike any other. Feels intrinsically rewarding and purposeful. It can be the best and the worst employment decision you've ever made depending on your geographic location, cultural trends, and the overall economy. Happy to be part.

A year ago

Great work environment. Management really listens to your needs. Get dibs on first books in stock. It is like one big family. If I didn't have to move then I would of never left

A year ago

Absolutely amazing learning opportunity.

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do this company offer health insurance because health insurance is imp?

A year ago

Medical and dental

A year ago

General, dental. Health insurance is currently the only thing keeping me from quitting.🙂

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I submitted my application for a part time Bookseller position exactly a week ago. How long does it take for them to follow up? Should I call in to check up on the status of my application?

A year ago

It took me about a week for them to get back to me. Always check up on the status of your application.😎

A year ago

It took about a week to hear back, they gave me a short interview on the phone and then called me in for a full interview.🙂

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Management treats employee very kindly, this the fact that keep employee to continue working there.👍

A year ago

Management and everything is very encouraging. Treat fairly. The discount makes the books reasonably discounted.

A year ago

I worked at Barnes and Noble distribution center for about 5 months. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working there. Everyone was very kind and welcoming and the work was not difficult in the slightest. Occasionally I'd be sent to do other work which was more intensive, but overall the work was easy and I really liked my time there.

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i want to know that if you were to leave Barnes & Noble, what would be the reason?

A year ago

I'm leaving, tomorrow is my last day. I'm leaving because of poor management😣

A year ago

I had a big accident and could not work anymore.🙃

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i want hourly wages so tell me what are their hourly wages?

A year ago

Minimum for part timers, $15 and up for full timers.

A year ago

It depends on experience about 9.00 per hour💵

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i want to know do you get paid weekly or biweekly?

A year ago

We got paid every Friday

A year ago

Weekly which makes it great to budget😊

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i want to interview in this company so tell me best way to get an interview?

A year ago

Keep your application updated, and call to check on your application status

A year ago

To learn about the company and if possible visit the area and the store.😄

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How i can apply???

A year ago

Applied online and submit your resume

A year ago

They post regular job opportunities, you can apply online and they call you for interview.

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The best bookstore , always add new and latest text for reader, I huge oppertunity for us to dust up their knowledge

A year ago

Yeah always up to date version , a big plus being working there

A year ago

A great opportunity to learn and freshen up 🙂

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i am waiting for my promotion so tell me what is the promotion process like at Barnes & Noble?

A year ago

Political and rare😑

A year ago

Difficult. Only from within. They must have High Performance in every category of an evaluation in order to be eligible for advance.🙃

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Any dress code??? Are they provide free uniform?🙄

A year ago

Jeans, shirts/sweaters/blouses, sneakers, and knee-length or longer skirts/dresses. No shorts, though.

A year ago

just business casual.\🤠

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tell me What is a typical day like for you at this company?

A year ago

Depends on the day. Monday- Thursday its a coin toss whether or not how busy it is. Friday- Sunday its constantly busy and theres always a line.🙃

A year ago

As a book seller I would shelve carts and do ‘go backs until I was scheduled for the cash registers. Throughout the day you are expected to answer phone calls and help customers.

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i am a house wife so tell me What is the work from home policy

A year ago

There is no work from home opportunities at Barnes & Noble🙃

A year ago

If you're working for the home office, you can work from home. Otherwise, you're in the store🙂.

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i am a teen so tell me what's the hiring age in this company?

A year ago

16 years old to work at this store😁

A year ago

High school or college age, or retired. It's great if you only need a little extra money, but not great if you need to support yourself or your family with a salary.🙃

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best thing about working in this company please do tell me?

A year ago

The experience and learning the art of making coffee🙂.

A year ago

The job itself is so fun and rewarding, I just love working with books and book lovers.👍

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i need to know does they offer denatl insurance if does what they offer?

A year ago

Yes I don’t what it covered I didnt use it

A year ago

No, it does not have a dental plan to my knowledge.

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please tell me How many hours on average did you receive?