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Harbor Freight Tools is a discount tool and equipment multichannel retailer, headquartered in Calabasas, CA, which operates a chain of 1,000 retail stores in 48 states and offers more than 5,000 tools and accessories. The large company employs over 20,000 people with a start-up feel that provides a collegial and collaborative culture dedicated to high achievement. They continue to seek out people who are creative problem-solvers and committed teamworkers. Harbor Freight Tools is dedicated to offer long-term careers in retail, distribution center, quality assurance and corporate with a total rewards program including medical insurance, health savings account, dental and vision, life insurance, legal assistance, 401 (k), time off programs, flexible schedules. Additional perks might include food & water delivery, grocery delivery, membership programs, AT&T Wireless, and sports discounts.

Company - Private
$2B to $5B
Large
Multiple locations
Retail - Building Material & Supply Companies
1977
What departments Harbor Freight Tools employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
Sales Managers & Supervisors25.7%
other occupation23%
Transportation Managers & Supervisors9.7%
Cashiers9.7%
Management - Other7.6%
General and Operations Managers6.8%
Administrative5.7%
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A year ago
I’m interested in working for this company. I’m very dependable hard working and knowledgeable about all kinds of tools
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Harbor Freight Tools employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Harbor Freight Tools: Newcomers: 20%, Experiencers: 12%, Experts: 17%, Veterans: 51%. Harbor Freight Tools employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Harbor Freight Tools employees work before joining?
Retail - Building Material & Supply Companies
Large size
Niche Retailers
Large size
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What industries did Harbor Freight Tools employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Harbor Freight Tools: Niche Retailers, General Merchandise Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Retail - Building Material & Supply Companies, Clothing Retailers. Harbor Freight Tools employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers industry background.
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Where did Harbor Freight Tools employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Harbor Freight Tools: Small: 17%, Medium: 7%, Large: 76%. Most Harbor Freight Tools employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Harbor Freight Tools study?
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Where did employees at Harbor Freight Tools study?
California State University-Channel Islands
California State University-Northridge
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Harbor Freight Tools?
Time employed at Harbor Freight Tools: <1: 11%, 1-3: 31%, 4-8: 46%, 9-13: 9%, 14-20: 2%, 20+: 1%. Most Harbor Freight Tools employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Harbor Freight Tools rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Harbor Freight Tools: 70.3% Male and 29.7% Female. Age ratio at Harbor Freight Tools: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 43%, 31-40: 29%, 41-50: 17%, 51-60: 8%, 60+: 2%. Harbor Freight Tools rates - 14.3% less female than the industry average. Most Harbor Freight Tools employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at Harbor Freight Tools?
Top roles of Harbor Freight Tools: Store Manager, Cashier, Sales Manager, Logistics Manager, Manager. The top role at Harbor Freight Tools is Store Manager.
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Store Manager
Cashier
Sales Manager
Logistics Manager
Manager

Career advancement

How does Harbor Freight Tools rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Harbor Freight Tools: low. Harbor Freight Tools ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do Harbor Freight Tools employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Harbor Freight Tools: Advance Auto Parts, Dollar General, Lowe's, Staples, The Home Depot. People who work at Harbor Freight Tools most typically go on to work for the Advance Auto Parts.
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Advance Auto Parts
Dollar General
Lowe's
Staples
The Home Depot

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gender breakdown at Harbor Freight Tools?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
gender ratio is 29.7% female, 70.3% male.
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When was Harbor Freight Tools established?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
1977.
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What industry does Harbor Freight Tools operate in?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Retail.
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What’s Harbor Freight Tools’s yearly revenue?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
$2b to $5b, i think
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are my chances high for career advancement at Harbor Freight Tools?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
no, chances of career advancement are low.
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What’s the average length of tenure at Harbor Freight Tools?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Harbor Freight Tools employees work for?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Large companies before Harbor Freight Tools.
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving Harbor Freight Tools?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Advance Auto Parts, Dollar General, Lowe's, Self Employed, Staples, The Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Walmart.
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Where did employees work before joining Harbor Freight Tools?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Lowe's, Office Depot, Sears Holdings Corp., Staples, Target, The Home Depot, Toys "R" Us, Walmart.
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How old are Harbor Freight Tools’s employees in general?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of Harbor Freight Tools employees go to school?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
California State University-Channel Islands, California State University-Northridge, Moorpark College, University of California-Los Angeles, University of Phoenix-Utah.
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I love working in uniform. I'm not sure if a company requires a uniform or if one should dress casually.
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A year ago
Oh yes, this company has openings for your dream position, so apply now.
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A year ago
I started working at this company last week, and they do offer uniform employment, therefore feel free to apply for the desired position.😊
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I hope this company's owner would host a weekly pizza party.
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A year ago
No, he cannot due to the exorbitant expense.
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A year ago
instead of every week, why not every day?
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I'm forty years old. I'm not sure if I'll be hired by this company.
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A year ago
Why not just apply for the position here?
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A year ago
To get hired by a corporation, you must have talent.
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Is there pet insurance offered by this business?🙋
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A year ago
There is no option for pet insurance.🥴
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A year ago
At this business, pet insurance is not an option.
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I have business in evening, so after they hire me, I'm not sure if they'll let me switch from the evening shift to the early shift.
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A year ago
Later, you can alternate between morning and evening shifts.
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A year ago
I tried, but I was unsuccessful.😋
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Due to its problematic past, one of my friends claimed that this company is not a suitable to work.
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A year ago
No, this business has a clean record.
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A year ago
I don't trust those who only promote unfounded rumours.😳
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I've heard that this business doesn't have a peaceful environment.🏦
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A year ago
You must come here so that you can fulfil your needs.😊
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A year ago
However, this place has a pretty calm atmosphere. I'm not sure how you learned about our business.
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I'm not sure if this company allows employees to receive advance payments or not.
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A year ago
I was unable to pass.
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A year ago
One can have it if difficult situation.
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I don't know if they provide life insurance or not.
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A year ago
There is health insurance available, but not life insurance.
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A year ago
There, you can purchase dental, vision, health, and disability insurance, but not life insurance.
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I've heard they don't raise salary on a consistent basis.😧
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A year ago
it seems you learnt a wrong news
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A year ago
the company where is used to work previously had no pay raise option so i left it and joined this one so this company raise pay on time🕐
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How much time do they take for the clearance of any employee who has resigned from the job?
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A year ago
5-6 weeks in clearance
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A year ago
For me it was all done in 4 weeks 😊
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I'm not sure if this business offers health insurance.👩
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A year ago
Oh certainly, you may also get vision insurance in addition to health insurance.
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A year ago
It's a fantastic firm where you can obtain all essential advantages.
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Wow! The employees work wonderfully together i.e. cooperation among them. It's company's best feature.
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A year ago
Oh absolutely, it is the ideal organisation where you can observe employee cooperation.😳
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A year ago
This factor is apparent in the nature of the staff members who work here, as I can attest because I am also employed here.
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I've heard that they employ ex employees of The Office Depot.
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A year ago
I misunderstood it as well, but when I appeared for the interview, they hired me immediately.
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A year ago
They don't discriminate when hiring anyone.
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At this company, remote jobs are not available.😞
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A year ago
This company offers remote jobs, however there are just a few of them available.
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A year ago
I waited but was unable to seize this chance.😀
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Do they offer any employee discount?
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A year ago
jbh Nooooooooo🤷
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A year ago
I don’t know exactly but I think yes... As one of my friends was saying that
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Can I purchase any electrical instrument from the market on behalf of the company?
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A year ago
Yes but with exra intrust rate🥴
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A year ago
Yes but it is better to not choose this as they charge double if you use the company name😐
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What is the vaction policy here?
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A year ago
Unfortunately, we do not get vacation days.😍
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A year ago
3 after being employed more then 1/2 years only..
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I'm not sure if they provide employees a tuition reimbursement programme or not.🙂
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A year ago
no they dont at all🤬
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A year ago
unfortunately they dont.
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I'm not sure which retirement plan this employer provides.😨
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A year ago
401(k) and 301(k) plans📰
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A year ago
matching only the 401K plan
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The store manager, according to my neighbour, plays a crucial job at this business.😳
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A year ago
In addition to this post, other positions also have an equal role.
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A year ago
Every position has a role for the business, although the majority of customers use this service
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I'm not sure when they'll make their fresh job announcements.
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A year ago
visit their website, where they just posted new jobs.
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A year ago
They always provide, thus there is no specific time.
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I have a dental problem. I'm not sure if this business offers dental insurance or not.
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A year ago
i think it doesnt have any importance😕
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A year ago
i wish they would provide another benefit instead of it
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I've heard, they don't hire anybody with a background in science.😀
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A year ago
It is based on experience rather than education.
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A year ago
however they didn't inquire about me in this manner.
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According to one of my friends, there are no chances for career advancement at this firm.
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A year ago
I had several opportunities, but I chose not to take them.
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A year ago
🥴It's only a rumour, so don't be frightened.
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Anyone have knowledge about this company's sick day policy?
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A year ago
The company's policy about sick days is to not grant them, hehe
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A year ago
What information regarding the sick policy do you seek? Actually, they have outlined the prerequisites for taking sick days off and the maximum number that can be requested.🥰
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According to my cousin, the duration of employment at this company is very brief. idk if this is really so.
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A year ago
wrong absolutely wrong
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A year ago
it's not really so because i'm working here and i assure you that you can work until you get tired😮
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One of my friends claimed that this company employs people with 4 to 5 years of relevant experience.📄
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A year ago
I am one of them and came to this organisation with 7 years of prior expertise.
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A year ago
Yes, but they also hire people who have less experience.😳
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Can someone move from the position of sales manager to the one of General Manager?
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A year ago
Certainly, one may do so with ease, but the position you are applying for must be open.
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A year ago
Almost one month time took me to get hired here🌝
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I've heard that they don't offer refreshments during breaks.
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A year ago
I like coffee and snacks.☕
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A year ago
they provide a variety of goods I believe you have inaccurate information regarding this industry.
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Is there any negotiability in the salary packages they offer to employees?🤪
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A year ago
No they have fixed salary packages
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A year ago
No bro and don’t try this trick at all
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How long is their probation period for new employees?
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A year ago
2-3 month approx
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A year ago
For me it was 2 months after that I was a permanent employee there😎
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I've already used up my sick days. I am unsure if I will be able to take any additional sick days.
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A year ago
depending on the circumstances If you really need, you may go.
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A year ago
I got approval once I had Corona
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I'm not sure if they offer relocation options to employees that live distant from the workplace.
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A year ago
however, the majority of those who travel to work by public transportation
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A year ago
If you have a problem, they will move you to the nearest branch.🏣
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I need to build a house and am unsure if this business offers mortgage loans to employees, so I applied to this business.😣
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A year ago
Find a bank rather than a corporation to work for, in my opinion.
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A year ago
No, this opportunity is not available at this company.
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How strong is the company management?
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A year ago
Very very strong teams and management and their success story is because of this management😌
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A year ago
No one can beat their management👌
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How many positions at this company may one apply for?😕
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A year ago
only the positions for which you are qualified may be applied for.
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A year ago
for 2 to 3
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I'm not sure if they provide hard-working staff any form of commission.💹
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A year ago
how many benefits you want
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A year ago
its not a standard benefit soo i dont think it as a necessary one😕
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How many shifts are offered at this business?
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A year ago
morning and evening 😋
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A year ago
except night shift
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This company offers contract or permanent employment.
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A year ago
You are hired on a temporary basis at first, then permanently.
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A year ago
Once your three or six month probationary period is up, they hire you on a permanent basis.😕
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I've earned a bachelor's degree. I'm not sure if I should apply for an internship or a job with this company.😏
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A year ago
I applied for an internship programme first.😕
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A year ago
I believe an internship is a better choice.
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Does anyone have received any health benefits or any other benefit from the company?
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A year ago
yes bro they give health card and card for purchasing devices on intrust😛
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A year ago
yup bro.
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I'm not sure if this company employs individuals of all ages.
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A year ago
They hire older people, but the older people must have experience.
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A year ago
Aged does not imply that a person has never worked; rather, it indicates that a person has 20 years of prior work experience.
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I'd like someone to remark on the interview question they asked.
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A year ago
What concepts regarding experience do you need?
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A year ago
I wish I knew for which job you require ideas.
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How many branches they have ?
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A year ago
Four bro.
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A year ago
only 4🤓
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sorry to intrupt you with such a baby qs 🤪Do they provide any meals for those employees who have 24hr duty shifts?
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A year ago
yup bro
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A year ago
yes and don’t worry if you have 24hrs shift you will be blessed with this food
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I'm not sure if this company requires work experience or not.
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A year ago
You can't expect to work at this company without experience.
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A year ago
I can't believe that without experience.
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I've heard that this company employs extremely few women. Unsure if they discriminate against women there. 🤦
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A year ago
my sister is working there so i cant agree🙂
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A year ago
my uncle and his wife both are working there without issue
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I'm not really sure if I should work for this company or for Dollar General.💵
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A year ago
You should join up for this one because it has several advantages.😊
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A year ago
I'm not sure of the benefits but I can just recommend this to you.
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I've heard that this business has no market potential.
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A year ago
Name this company in the marketplace; everyone will be familiar with it.
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A year ago
I've worked here for ten years, so don't b woerried.
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I've heard that they exclusively employ those with an arts background.
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A year ago
You can apply without taking your background in the arts or sciences into consideration.
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A year ago
Despite having a degree in the arts, I am able to work there without any problems.
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What if someone becomes tired from a full-time job? Is he able to change from a full-time to a part-time position?
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A year ago
Oh sure, that individual can do it.
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A year ago
It's not at all difficult to quit your job.
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I was unable to pass the interview for the general manager position. I'm not sure if I may apply for the same position again.🌝
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A year ago
Fear not, you can do it 100 times.👀