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Minneapolis-based International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), Orange Julius of America (OJA), Dairy Queen Canada (DQX) and Unified Supply Chain, Inc (USC). Through its subsidiaries, IDQ licenses a system of more than 6,800 locations in the United States, Canada and more than 25 other countries. Franchisees are supported by teams at the IDQ Franchisee Support Centers in Minneapolis, MN, and in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The Dairy Queen brand (DQ) offers a variety of treats and products including burgers, chicken strips, chicken sandwiches, artisan sandwiches and the famous DQ soft serve ice cream. All DQ restaurants throughout the United States and Canada are franchise-operated, operators are independently responsible for all employee relations for their stores. In case you wish to work in a store, you will negotiate your employment with your franchise operator. In addition, the company has corporate opportunities in a multinational environment, with a small-community feel, filled with the entrepreneurial thrill of innovation, hardworking values, teamwork and integrity. In case you are a motivated, result-oriented, passionate and dedicated individual, ready to take challenges, you might find your place at IDQ.

Subsidiary
$100M to $500M
Medium
Multiple locations
Food & Beverage Retailers
1940
John Gainor
What departments Dairy Queen employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
General and Operations Managers25.4%
other occupation22.5%
Management - Other18.8%
Cashiers15.2%
Cooks / Food Preparation6.9%
Computer / IT5.1%
Servers / Bartenders3.5%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Dairy Queen employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Dairy Queen: Newcomers: 49%, Experiencers: 14%, Experts: 12%, Veterans: 25%. Dairy Queen employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Dairy Queen employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Dairy Queen: Arby's, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts. Typical Dairy Queen employees have worked at Arby's.
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Arby's
Burger King
Dunkin' Donuts
What industries did Dairy Queen employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Dairy Queen: Limited-Service Restaurants, Full-Service Restaurants, Niche Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Traveler Accommodation Companies. Dairy Queen employees most likely come from a Limited-Service Restaurants industry background.
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Where did Dairy Queen employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Dairy Queen: Small: 30%, Medium: 9%, Large: 61%. Most Dairy Queen employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Dairy Queen study?
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Where did employees at Dairy Queen study?
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Minnesota State University-Mankato
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Dairy Queen?
Time employed at Dairy Queen: <1: 3%, 1-3: 12%, 4-8: 51%, 9-13: 20%, 14-20: 8%, 20+: 6%. Most Dairy Queen employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Dairy Queen rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Dairy Queen: 47.6% Male and 52.4% Female. Age ratio at Dairy Queen: 16-20: 4%, 21-30: 73%, 31-40: 10%, 41-50: 6%, 51-60: 6%, 60+: 1%. Dairy Queen rates - 9.4% more female than the industry average. Most Dairy Queen employees are 21-30, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at Dairy Queen?
Top roles of Dairy Queen: Manager, Cashier, Crew Member, General Manager, Shift Leader. The top role at Dairy Queen is Manager.
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Manager
Cashier
Crew Member
General Manager
Shift Leader

Career advancement

How does Dairy Queen rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Dairy Queen: very low. Dairy Queen ranks very low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do Dairy Queen employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Dairy Queen: Hy-Vee, McDonald's, Starbucks, Subway, Target. People who work at Dairy Queen most typically go on to work for the Hy-Vee.
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Hy-Vee
McDonald's
Starbucks
Subway
Target

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When was Dairy Queen established?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
1940.
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What industry does Dairy Queen belong to?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
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Where’s Dairy Queen’s HQ located?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Edina, MN.
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gender breakdown at Dairy Queen?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
gender ratio is 52.4% female, 47.6% male.
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How much revenue does Dairy Queen generate?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
$100m to $500m.
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Who is the CEO of Dairy Queen?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
John Gainor.
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What’s the average length of tenure at Dairy Queen?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Dairy Queen employees work for?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Large companies before Dairy Queen.
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what are the chances of career advancement at Dairy Queen?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
i think very low.
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving Dairy Queen?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Hy-Vee, McDonald's, Starbucks, Subway, Target, US Army, Walgreens, Walmart.
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Where did employees work before joining Dairy Queen?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Arby's, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, Sonic, Subway, Target, Walmart.
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How old are Dairy Queen’s employees in general?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of Dairy Queen employees go to school?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Minnesota State University-Mankato, North Dakota State University-Main Campus, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of St Thomas.
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does Dairy Queen stick to pay days? Do you get your pay in due time?
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3 years ago
Yes, other than holidays which might throw off pay day by a day or so
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Did you leave Dairy Queen on good terms?
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3 years ago
Yes, the first dq I left on good terms with everyone
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Is Dairy Queen a good place to start your career?
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3 years ago
It’s a good first job for experience
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Minimum age of hiring at Dairy Queen?
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3 years ago
I’ve known of Dairy Queen to hire as young as 14 or 15 but it depends on the store
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do you work shifts at Dairy Queen?
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3 years ago
Yes there is typically a day shift and night shift and inbetween hours
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What is the mission of Dairy Queen?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
"To create positive memories for all who touch DQ.".
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may i know the jobs that are available at the moment πŸ‘»
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A year ago
dnt be lazy.. look up the internet 🌐
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A year ago
the company website & various other job portals as well
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as a 16yr old how much can i earn? πŸ’²
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A year ago
varies from position to position
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A year ago
I earn $8 working da front counter 😎
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is there a specific time for luch breaks?
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A year ago
no there isnt
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A year ago
you can take it on your own time ⌚
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cud u share how many hours a week u work ⏳
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A year ago
depends on the season really 🧸
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A year ago
8 hours a day! its all good y'll πŸ’–
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Am told they give promotion opportunities😁
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A year ago
sometimes hard working employees are rewarded with promotionsπŸ™‚
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A year ago
I was promoted after 3 years of hard work
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are background checks a norm here
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A year ago
Nope.. No checkss
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A year ago
AFAIK there are none πŸ‘»
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I am worried about maternity leave😭
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A year ago
I was given about 6 weeks for maternity leave😻
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A year ago
DQ gives not only maternity leave but parental leave as well❣
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thinking of different brands they compete with ☺
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A year ago
Subway.. maybe πŸ˜‰
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A year ago
dunkin' donuts 🍩
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I have an inquiry bout the break times
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A year ago
15-30 mins
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A year ago
if u wrk longer than 6 hrs.. 30mins break 🀩
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state a few pros and cons of working here
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A year ago
Friendly & professional πŸ€—
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A year ago
I made great friends here πŸ‘―
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are trainees paid too?
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A year ago
i beleive i was :)
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A year ago
we are all paid for the taining period πŸ”₯
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worried tht my tattoos wont get me hired πŸ˜•
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A year ago
my tattoos were no problem 4 me
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A year ago
as long as it is not disrespectful, u shud be good! πŸ‘
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management makes or breaks the deal for me
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A year ago
understanding 🌟
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A year ago
friendly attitude towards everyone πŸ’
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how can i apply for a job...
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A year ago
i applied online ☝
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A year ago
online or physical application 🧏
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it wud be great if the workplace is inclusive πŸ˜‡
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A year ago
ive never experienced anythin other than amazing πŸ’«
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A year ago
ppl are very welcoming πŸ’“
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i have no experience while applying for a job 😬
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A year ago
nope.. not needed ❎
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A year ago
thankful for the opportunity πŸ™
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can i know how the working hours are
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A year ago
The usual 9-5... πŸ™‚
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A year ago
the hours are great πŸ‘
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used to work at an RV park. will i get a job here 🏞
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A year ago
i worked in the retail industry & had no problem gettin in πŸ™…
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A year ago
just go for it πŸͺ„
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would u say they are flexible wid da working hrs β™Ύ
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A year ago
superb wen it comes to being flexible 😘
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A year ago
felxible schedules & managers πŸ‘©
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how long before i qualify for a vacation πŸ–
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A year ago
i have no issues whn i ask 4 time off 🏞
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A year ago
best of luck with that.. ROFL... 🀣
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heard that assistant managers are not paid a salary πŸ‘‚
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A year ago
we hav 2 work a minimum of 35hrs
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A year ago
i think we had to work 35 hrs or more
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lemme knw the best part of working here plez... πŸ™
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A year ago
love the energy here!! πŸ’₯
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A year ago
lots of learning oppotunities πŸ‘Œ
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im told that the training is for 2 weeks πŸ“†
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A year ago
its more of a learn as you go model πŸ’
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A year ago
yeah feel like 2 weeks is more than enough 🐰
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i wonder which day of the week is payday
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A year ago
think it depends on the location
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A year ago
we get ours on tuesdays
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describe your workplace in one word
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A year ago
nice
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A year ago
Excellent πŸ‘Œ
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true that can work only as a cashier in the beginning
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A year ago
nope not true...
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A year ago
youre allowed to choose what you wish to do 🌠
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heard wonderful thinkgs bout da work culture
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A year ago
fun-filled atmosphere πŸ₯³
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A year ago
2 yrs in.. so far so good 🎊
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was any sort of higher education a requirement
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A year ago
im a high school student :) πŸ™Š
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A year ago
its a great place to start if u dnt have a higher education πŸ‘Œ
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I hope they give free ice cream,lolπŸ˜‹
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A year ago
You may get free ice cream or drinks but not daily
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A year ago
Employees can buy it on discount❣
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curious if the tasks are chosen for us
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A year ago
glad i get to choose ☺
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A year ago
Im good with either 😘
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i heard that they hav a dress code to follow
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A year ago
no colored hair β˜„
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A year ago
work shirt, jeans and black non-slip shoes πŸ‘Ÿ
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shed some light into the interview process plez πŸ’‘
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A year ago
they asked me a few questions & I was in 😍
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A year ago
application, interview, got the job! 🀯
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can u lemme knw how our wages are paid πŸ’Έ
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A year ago
differs wit the location
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A year ago
i get physical checks πŸ’²
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name a few pros of work
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A year ago
overall great working experience πŸ‘»
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A year ago
plenty of extra hrs to make dat extra buck ⏳
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fingers crossed that they are flexible 🀞
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A year ago
never had an issue in 3yrs πŸ’—
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A year ago
it aint no issue here πŸ’―
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how long do lunch breaks be πŸ₯ͺ
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A year ago
15 min break to clock out, sit & eat 🌯
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A year ago
30 min of pure bliss πŸ˜‡
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I heard they have quite flexible working hours😍
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A year ago
Their working hours are between 20 and 30 per week. That's quite flexible indeed
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A year ago
Flexible enough to work while studyingπŸ‘Œ
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any suggestions for being a good worker
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A year ago
just be nice to everyone
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A year ago
wen/if u leave ur job dnt burn all the bridges πŸŒ‰
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can u lemme know da hiring process πŸ™
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A year ago
4 step process 4️
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A year ago
its not fussy and long at all! πŸ™…
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looking for a job as a crew member
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A year ago
plenty of opportunities πŸ€—
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A year ago
1 of the thousands of stores will 😎
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Am told they give pay raises
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A year ago
I got a pay raise after 3 months
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A year ago
They get to decide when to raise your pay so you must work hard
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I am about to take my interview and I wonder what questions i'll be asked😟
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A year ago
They'll ask you questions related to customer care
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A year ago
Just like all other interviews, they will assess your problem solving skills
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work life balance was terrbile at my previous workplace πŸ™ƒ
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A year ago
we have a good work life balance πŸ‘
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A year ago
work can b busy but the balance is good 🎭
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can u plez lay out the benefits
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A year ago
family gets a discount of 20%
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A year ago
we also get sick days off & paid holidays πŸ€’
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will tattoos stop me from getting a job here βœ‹
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A year ago
should not be offensive thats all! 😎
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A year ago
most of the time it is covered .. soo.. 🀭
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im 15yrs old.. will i be able to join work
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A year ago
i joined wen i was 16 🌹
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A year ago