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Gordmans Stores, Inc., founded in 1915 and headquartered in Houston, TX, is an everyday low-price department store retailer offering a range of brands, trends, and styles for up to 60% off department and specialty store pricing every day. The retail selection of the Company comprises clothing for all ages, accessories, footwear, and home styles. Under the trade name Gordmans, the company operates stores in 16 primarily Midwestern states in a variety of shopping center developments, including regional enclosed shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and power centers, totaling four million square feet and an average store size of 58,300 square feet. They have a very competent and seasoned workforce. Employees are given training and chances for growth throughout their careers with the business. Employees who work for them receive bonuses and benefits in addition to market competitive pay.

Company - Public
$500M to $1B
Medium
Multiple locations
Niche Retailers
1915
Andrew Hall
What departments Gordmans employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation32.1%
Retail23.8%
Sales Managers & Supervisors15.8%
Administrative15.3%
Management13%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Gordmans employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Gordmans: Newcomers: 33%, Experiencers: 16%, Experts: 18%, Veterans: 33%. Gordmans employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Gordmans employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Gordmans: Burlington Stores, JCPenney, Kohl's. Typical Gordmans employees have worked at Burlington Stores.
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Burlington Stores
JCPenney
Kohl's
What industries did Gordmans employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Gordmans: Niche Retailers, General Merchandise Retailers, Clothing Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Nonstore Retailers. Gordmans employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers industry background.
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Where did Gordmans employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Gordmans: Small: 21%, Medium: 10%, Large: 69%. Most Gordmans employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Gordmans study?
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Where did employees at Gordmans study?
Bellevue University
Iowa State University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Gordmans?
Time employed at Gordmans: <1: 4%, 1-3: 21%, 4-8: 59%, 9-13: 9%, 14-20: 5%, 20+: 2%. Most Gordmans employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Gordmans rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Gordmans: 35.5% Male and 64.5% Female. Age ratio at Gordmans: 16-20: 3%, 21-30: 54%, 31-40: 20%, 41-50: 12%, 51-60: 8%, 60+: 3%. Gordmans rates - 20.5% more female than the industry average. Most Gordmans employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at Gordmans?
Top roles of Gordmans: Sales Associate, Store Manager, Cashier, Manager, Buyer. The top role at Gordmans is Sales Associate.
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Sales Associate
Store Manager
Cashier
Manager
Buyer

Career advancement

How does Gordmans rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Gordmans: low. Gordmans ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do Gordmans employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Gordmans: Burlington Stores, Hayneedle, JCPenney, Kohl's, Lowe's. People who work at Gordmans most typically go on to work for the Burlington Stores.
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Burlington Stores
Hayneedle
JCPenney
Kohl's
Lowe's

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What’s the stock symbol of Gordmans?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
stock symbol is GMAN.
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When was Gordmans founded?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
1915.
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gender breakdown at Gordmans?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
gender ratio is 64.5% female, 35.5% male.
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What industry does Gordmans fall under?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Falls under Retail
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Where’s Gordmans’s HQ located?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Omaha, NE.
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What is the annual revenue of Gordmans?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
$500m to $1b.
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What companies are similar to Gordmans?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
JCPenney, LinkedIn, Macy's, Target, The Home Depot, The TJX Companies , Inc., Union Pacific Railroad, Walmart.
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What’s the name of Gordmans’s CEO?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Andrew Hall.
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How long do people usually work for Gordmans?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Gordmans employees work for?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Large companies before Gordmans.
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How often do employees get promoted at Gordmans ?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
advancement opportunities are low
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving Gordmans?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Burlington Stores, Hayneedle, JCPenney, Kohl's, Lowe's, Sam's Club, Stage Stores, Walmart.
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Where did employees work before joining Gordmans?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Burlington Stores, JCPenney, Kohl's, Oriental Trading Company, Sears Holdings Corp., Shopko, Target, Walmart.
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How old are Gordmans’s employees in general?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
around 21-30.
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What kind of degree do you need to work at Gordmans?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
typically one of the followings No higher education
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What percentage of time does staff spend on paperwork and o required attendance a meetings and outreach In the community?
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A year ago
Depends on the position you hold. Associate approximately 5% -10%
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A year ago
Basically zero🌝
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Benefits for part timers..
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A year ago
He'll no.🙅
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A year ago
Certain workers get every weekend off, while employees such as I work every weekend.
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Will a misdemeanor mariguana drug charge keep you from being hired.
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A year ago
It will also a felony will disqualify you for employment as well.
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A year ago
There is a no drug tolerance with this company
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How many years back does they do background check?
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A year ago
About 7 years or so
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A year ago
Couple years
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Does the background check show active warrants?
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A year ago
Yes they do🥰
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A year ago
The background check is very detailed.
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I'm just wondering what benefits does this company offer/\.🌝
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A year ago
20% associates discount, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and 401(K) Plan.
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A year ago
Workers compensation, twenty percent discount for employees.
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Promotion process like…
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A year ago
Hard to get one
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A year ago
Its hard to find good, and dependable people
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I'm a college student.Do they work with your schedule while in college
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A year ago
Yes they are flexible with the school schedule
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A year ago
Yes that another benefit of working for Gordmans. school, family medical leave of absence, life issues, they are always willing to work with the employees.
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Will I know if my application is considered?
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A year ago
Yes they will tell u
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A year ago
You will be called in for an interview immediately
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How often do you get paid?
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A year ago
we get paid two times a month
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A year ago
bi-weekly
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The age to work there😉
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A year ago
You can work ther at age 18
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A year ago
Must be at least 18
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If I was hired as a cashier it is possible to switch to a different position later?
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A year ago
If there is a need😌
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A year ago
Maybe but store are so short staffed right now, you’d probably be stuck at the registers.
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They offer right enough paid time off to the employees
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A year ago
amazing i would thank to the owner of the industry because its the need of every employee
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A year ago
great thing to know 🙂
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The company has peaceful and friendly work environment.
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A year ago
Almost all reputed companeis provide this environment for its companie's success
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A year ago
Not a big thing because every company do so 😑
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What are you looking for on a background check?
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A year ago
Good work ethic/ work history
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A year ago
Criminal background; pre-employment drug test
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Can I work remotely?
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A year ago
No you cannot🧐
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A year ago
Not for the position im currently in. further up the chain I believe some people can call the shots over the phone from their phone and maybe do paperwork. but I think that's about it
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I need to be able to sit down sometimes.Do they hire people with a disability
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A year ago
Cashiering is the best fit for u
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A year ago
Old people maybe that's about it
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If the employees are working mainly in the back as material handlers do they need to wear the uniform or have a dress code?
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A year ago
As a rack runner I wear a Gordmans apron so the customers will know that I work for this company
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A year ago
You had to wear what they think is proper
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Are part-time employees able to contribute to a 401K?
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A year ago
No.Not available to part time
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A year ago
No they are not
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Do you do regular drug tests? Like once a month?
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A year ago
Unless you drive forklift or truck you aren’t subjected to random drug testing.
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A year ago
No no need for more drug testing
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How many shifts would a store have with hours of 9am to 7 pm?
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A year ago
We had 3 different shifts
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A year ago
Morning, afternnon and night shifts
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How soon can a person advance?
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A year ago
They will take anyone really. Everyone quits so just wait if you really want to be one
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A year ago
It will be sooner than you think.🌞
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I went to an Interview 5 days ago and I got hired on the spot. I was told the background check takes about a week. Should I call this Friday to see any updates on the background check?
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A year ago
Yes,I would call them to check😗
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A year ago
Might be best to contact them through their website.
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I want to know,can a shy person work here.
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A year ago
Yes apply for positions that you will not interact with customers mostly
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A year ago
You can venture out to the floor for stocking etc.n once you feel comfortable around your co workers
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How far back does the compant check on a back ground check?
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A year ago
5 yrea at least
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A year ago
They do not do background checks unless they feel they are needed
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Are they senior friendly company?
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A year ago
Yes, senior friendly
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A year ago
Yea of course😍
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Transpotations services…
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A year ago
Yes,this is very much true. So many benefits for a job such as this.
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A year ago
I wasn't aware of helping people with transportation.
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Do they offer discounts for employees?
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A year ago
Yes they do🥰
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A year ago
the discount is 20% I think
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I was in a little trouble back in 2012 would that affect my chances of getting the job
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A year ago
they still provide the same opportunities and advancements for anyone that passes the interview process and have a strong desire to work.
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A year ago
It depends on the charges
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I wanna see if they shifts will fit my busy schedule
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A year ago
The usual shift is from 10am-6:30pm, though some come in at 9:00 and leave at 5:30
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A year ago
They are very flexible with what times you come in, the earliest is 7 and the latest you can stay is 6.
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idk either they offer health insurance or not🤔
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A year ago
every company provide this benefit😃
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A year ago
if you are not getting even you should apply and get good salary so that you can yourself adjust this offer from salary.
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Does the company provide a training program after you apply?
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A year ago
Many people that I have seen have already come with experience but there's a couple that have been trained by the company
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A year ago
They provide a certain amount of hours of training
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Store manager job is open in this company. idk what they require.🤔
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A year ago
they must require experience along with similar background education
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A year ago
nothing just go and get the job 🤣
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What qualifications do you need to work?
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A year ago
Stand on feet 6-8 hours, can Run cash register or can learn, like people
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A year ago
Kindness,Patience, and People Skills
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What jobs are commission only or hourly?🤩
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A year ago
Perticularly any job
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A year ago
not sure which jobs was commission
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Best Part....
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A year ago
The customers!!! The employees!!! The merchandise!! The benefits!!!
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A year ago
Everything is the best here! I Love this company
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What all do I need to bring with me to orientation?
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A year ago
Should dress to impress
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A year ago
All related documents
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Raises offered here..
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A year ago
Once a year I think
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A year ago
yearly get a raise here
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What are the steps along the way of the interview process?
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A year ago
Hiring decisions will be made on the spot or within one to two business days.
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A year ago
4 weeks.phone interview, on site interview, background check, offer negotiations
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I like to know, how do you feel about going to work each day here.
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A year ago
Very satifying😋
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A year ago
Nothing bad.I loved seeing my co workers.
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If Gordmans employee is used as a reference when a person applies for theGordmans job, how much can the employee get paid after the new hire is there for 3 months?
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A year ago
I think its same salary you were hired in at
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A year ago
$100 extra on the next paycheck only
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Does they hire weekend shift only?
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A year ago
No, 7 days a week day and swing shifts
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A year ago
No not only weekend shifts
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I'm curious about the best part of working here
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A year ago
The pay, honestly
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A year ago
The Team Members working with you, and the access to some of the best and innovative products.
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i've checked it from their website that its very old and reputed company
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A year ago
Not every old company is reputed one but hope for the best about this company😃
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A year ago
oh really sounds amazing🤔
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What do you get paid for working holidays? (i.e labor day)
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A year ago
Instead of having 2 days off you get 3 days off
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A year ago
Same as regularly pay 9.00
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What is the work environment and culture like?
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A year ago
Amazing culture.All he people felt like a big family & I enjoyed every bit of working at Gordmans
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A year ago
The work environment is great, theres your usual work drama but its not bad at all.
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I've heard that the company sometimes help people obtain transportation to help people obtain employment and keep it.is this true.
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A year ago
I believe that it is true. Although at my location, during my time of working there, I hadn't seen it
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A year ago
I haven't heard anything bout this but mostly likely a anything possible with them
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What is the best part of working here?
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A year ago
There is nothing good about working there, except some of the other sales associates were amazing to work with.
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A year ago
The working pace and discount offered
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I really want to apply for the job and has a need to know the age limit.May I come in to apply or do I have to go on line to apply
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A year ago
You have to apply in person.
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A year ago
No age limit but you have to apply online.
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Are they a second chance employer?
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A year ago
Yes,I would definitely work for them again if given the chance.
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A year ago
Yes if deserved
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I was told i can choose my own schedule and hours. can i work 40 hours a week or more.
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A year ago
You can only work 40 hours they wont let you do anymore than that.
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A year ago
40 but if you get prem maybe more🌪
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I wanna know how often do raises occu here.
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A year ago
After seasonal work
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A year ago
Once per year a 10-25 cent raise.
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It's a niche retailed industry and i've experience of 5 years in the same field. i think i should apply for the positions they have opened right now.
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A year ago
Very few people have 5 years experience. I assure you would be hired 🙂
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A year ago
I wish i could have such experience so that i can also apply there too 😟
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