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Kohl's is a leading omnichannel retailer which owns and operates more than 1,100 family-oriented stores in 49 states. It offers exclusive brand apparel, shoes, accessories and home & beauty products targeted to middle-income customers. Its stores carry a consistent merchandise assortment with differences tailored to regional preferences. The company can offer you endless career opportunities in multiple locations in fields such as buying and planning, business operations, finance and accounting, or call centers, just to name a few. Kohl's has developed special benefits packages, from having a wellness center at the headquarters through providing discounts to offering 1,000+ training courses. The company partners with national nonprofit organizations and children’s hospitals and is proud to have received 468k digital recognition cards from its associates. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Company - Public
Over $10B
Large
Multiple locations
General Merchandise Retailers, Nonstore Retailers
1962
Kevin B. Mansell
What departments Kohl's employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation30.1%
Retail18.3%
Management - Other14.4%
Sales Managers & Supervisors10.5%
Customer Service7%
Arts / Entertainment / Media6.3%
Cashiers4.2%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Kohl's employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Kohl's: Newcomers: 35%, Experiencers: 18%, Experts: 18%, Veterans: 29%. Kohl's employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Kohl's employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Kohl's: JCPenney, Kmart, Macy's. Typical Kohl's employees have worked at JCPenney.
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JCPenney
Kmart
Macy's
What industries did Kohl's employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Kohl's: Niche Retailers, Clothing Retailers, Colleges / Universities, Food & Beverage Retailers, Limited-Service Restaurants. Kohl's employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers industry background.
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Where did Kohl's employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Kohl's: Small: 28%, Medium: 10%, Large: 62%. Most Kohl's employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Kohl's study?
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Where did employees at Kohl's study?
Marquette University
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Kohl's?
Time employed at Kohl's: <1: 7%, 1-3: 22%, 4-8: 42%, 9-13: 19%, 14-20: 8%, 20+: 2%. Most Kohl's employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Kohl's rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Kohl's: 39.4% Male and 60.6% Female. Age ratio at Kohl's: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 57%, 31-40: 24%, 41-50: 10%, 51-60: 6%, 60+: 2%. Kohl's rates - 16.6% more female than the industry average. Most Kohl's employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

How does Kohl's rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Kohl's: medium. Kohl's ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What companies do Kohl's employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Kohl's: Amazon, JCPenney, Lowe's, Macy's, Old Navy. People who work at Kohl's most typically go on to work for the Amazon.
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Macy's
Old Navy

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When was Kohl's founded?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
1962.
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What industry does Kohl's operate in?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Retail.
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Where can I find Kohl's’s stock symbol?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
look no further: KSS is its stock symbol.
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Where’s Kohl's’s HQ located?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
The HQ is at Menomonee Falls, WI.
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What’s the gender distribution at Kohl's?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
60.6% female, 39.4% male.
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How much revenue does Kohl's generate?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
over $10b.
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What companies are similar to Kohl's?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Amazon, Lowe's, Macy's, Nordstrom, Target, The Home Depot, The TJX Companies , Inc., Walmart.
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What’s the name of Kohl's’s CEO?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Kevin B. Mansell.
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How long do people usually work for Kohl's?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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What size of companies did Kohl's employees used to work for?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Most worked for large businesses before.
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what are the chances of career advancement at Kohl's?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
medium.
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where do employees go to work after leaving Kohl's?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Most went to work for one of these companies: Amazon, JCPenney, Lowe's, Macy's, Old Navy, Target, The Home Depot, Walmart
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Where did employees work before joining Kohl's?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
JCPenney, Kmart, Macy's, McDonald's, Sears Holdings Corp., Target, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., Walmart.
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How old are Kohl's’s employees in general?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
around 21-30.
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Where did most of Kohl's employees go to school?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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What is the mission of Kohl's?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
"To inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives.".
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3 years ago
To sign up for Kohls Card
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Family vibs. Pro associate. Work life balance.👏
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A year ago
But it’s still a great company to work for. Absolutely love!
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A year ago
The staff and management did a great job of making sure everyone felt welcome and i made some great friends while working there! 😊
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Assigned specific department responsibilities with clear expectations.👏
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A year ago
Customer satisfaction is key to the success of the store. ✌
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A year ago
Employees are appreciated and rewarded on a regular basis.👍
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Flexible scheduling and hours at Christmas👍
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A year ago
Team to team is sometimes vastly different🤷
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A year ago
Corporate structure aligned to ensure departmental and division alignment
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Do they keep seasonal employees🤔
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A year ago
In my experience they would hire the 10 worst and 10 best✌
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A year ago
Depends. We have 20 seasonal associates at my location and kept 5.
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What tips or advice would you give to someone interviewing at Kohl's?✌
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A year ago
Be friendly and you’ll do great!
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A year ago
Have open availability, if you have a tight schedule be sure to elaborate the days you can do. If you're not specific they might think they don't have time for you in their schedule. HIH
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how is the work schedule like
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A year ago
it vary. when you do 4 days on you get 3 days off
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A year ago
pretty good with an hour break
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Do you really have to lift 50lb frequently?😕
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A year ago
Only if you work truck/stocking, and usually there is someone to help you with the lifting.👍
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A year ago
On an average day the heaviest thing you’re lifting are bags to hand to the customer.
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Love what the company stands for😍
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A year ago
Could be less worried about survey. It's calculating process has too many variables and less foolproof controllables.🤷
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A year ago
The people are so welcoming and genuine
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A great part time job place with relatively nice people to work with.🤌
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A year ago
Most of the management iss super nice and easy to work with!😊
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A year ago
A lot of customer service is involved, so people skills that may not be for everyone. Not great pay as just a sales associate.
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How often do you get a raise
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A year ago
rarr
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A year ago
not often
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From what I understand from other employees they feel that Kohls Maternity and Paternity plan is very good 👏
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A year ago
Offered , to all associates, our family values and leaves are family oriented
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A year ago
Yes, great benefit. It is partially paid by the company and the state. But it covers 60% percent for maximum of 6 months depending the severity of the situation.🤘
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Never have managers breathing down your neck which is nice.👌
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A year ago
Highly recommend working for kohls! Meet amazing people!
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A year ago
They work with you! Easy paced environment. Learned great customer service care!👏
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what is the best part of working
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A year ago
Relaxed, comfortable environment
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A year ago
most of the customers and co-workers are so friendly and fun to be around.
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Excellent place to look for seasonal work during the holidays for the extra money.👏
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A year ago
I love working for kohls! Everyone is so nice and working with clothes is easier for me than the other jobs I worked at.🤘
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A year ago
Weekly pay with great management
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worst interview i’ve ever experienced. i applied for seasonal sales associates and i was asked the most tryhard questions as if i was applying for the manager. i got hired at their rival company Macys instead lol.
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A year ago
They call and ask you very few questions. Like a 5 minute phone call, too easy for me.
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A year ago
I got the job but quit a few days later for reasons that don't have anything to do with the interview✌
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Will they accept a resume and cover letter in person?
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A year ago
Not sure if will accept in person. At the time I was employed there, they did.
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A year ago
Probably,I believe the way to apply is on line
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Kohl’s is one of the best jobs I had.
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A year ago
I worked here one holiday season and would love to come back.♥
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A year ago
hours are iffy sometimes but they work with you👍
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How flexible are your working hours at Kohl's?🤔
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A year ago
My hours are very flexible the managers make sure you can come to work in the schedule and if you can’t let them know
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A year ago
Your hours are extremely flexible. Kohl’s give you the opportunity to had a shift over to a friend if you are not able to make your shift. They are also considerate for college students.
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I received a phone call with one of the managers. He basically got to know me and it was a pretty short, easy hire. 👍
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A year ago
One of the first interviews I went into not feeling nervous .😌
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A year ago
I would definitely recommend anyone searching for a good company to apply to. Especially as a younger adult you could also meet great people
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I would love the opportunity to go back I was not able to come to work 3 days in a row because I was sick and I was not there long enough to miss 3 days in a row so they had to let me go but I am still family 👨
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A year ago
I always got help when i needed it and was shown how to do things.✌
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A year ago
I also learned alot and the benefits from their are amazing.
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Kohl's Disability Insurance Excellent option if you want it🤷
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A year ago
Its great to hsve this in case i get disable😅
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A year ago
I do not think they had any disability insurance for part-time workers. Only for managers I think.
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Do sale associates have to take drug tests
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A year ago
nope, no unless they have reason to.
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A year ago
No drug tests to get hired
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What are the benefits of working here
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A year ago
vision , 401k , Health Insurance , Long & Short Term
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A year ago
part time gets an associate discount, wellness hours sick leave,, vision, dental, 401(k)
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How many hours are part rime
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A year ago
8 hours a week. 4 hour shifts.
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A year ago
12 to 35 hours a week.
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Kohls has a very competitive 401K plan that they offer to their employees. I have encouraged many employees to take advantage of this benefit.👍
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A year ago
Company match of 5%! Nice system to automatically invest the money into securities.👍
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A year ago
5% match. Would like to see the match increased but free $ is free $😉
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I applied through college or university. The first round was a virtual interview with a new data science hire.👍
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A year ago
The interview process is Group interviews: Interviewer asks questions and will go around group to answer set questions.☝
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A year ago
Basic questions about past experiences that make you qualified for this position at the store
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Fun environment,Weekly pay, associate discount even tho it's only 15 percent ,$200 holiday bonus.😊
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A year ago
Hourly Pay isn't much, also not a good idea to work In retail if you like spending money
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A year ago
just got to be too much to handle with a full time job.😪
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Can customer service associates wear jeans?😕
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A year ago
Ugh...yeah, tight, hip huggers, holes, it’s so bad...its business casual
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A year ago
they are a clothing store, do they NOT understand what business causal is?😏
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Was very happy to be working there.😊
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A year ago
Happy customer good business Only do to my age did not want to work past 6 pm😅
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A year ago
Hours. Did not like to be scheduled after 6 pm do to my age and driving
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First job I have ever worked where I like all the management 😅 and I feel like they all want to see each associate succeed and do well
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A year ago
Not sure yet, will know in few days!
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A year ago
Only 3 days for my 4nd shift.
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What Is the attendance policy😕
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A year ago
I work in Panama City as part time for several years. In our store we care if a co worker is sick.
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A year ago
I was sick so many times, it was never an issue because I am a hard worker when I am in the store.😊
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Flexible schedules for students, stay home moms that want a little spending money, retired people that want to stay busy and others.✌
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A year ago
Most importantly the opportunity to learn and explain my skills with the company has been gave me the tools that has been beneficial though out my career.👏
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A year ago
I was able to advice in moving up and making achievements
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Good job culture and customers come first over freight.👌
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A year ago
I found it really calming and quiet and nothing too much or too loud.😌
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A year ago
Super nice people and the work is fun!
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Great philanthropic visionaries👏
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A year ago
Are you talking about the management being philanthropic?🤔
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A year ago
I guess it could be the colleagues also!!
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Sales Associate/Cashier Interview. People are very kind and try to help you in any way they can.😊
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A year ago
Interview Questions Tell me about a difficult situation and your approach to it.
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A year ago
I interviewed at Kohl's Asks you retail and beauty questions and how comfortable you are with product and the beauty industry.
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What is the interview process like
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A year ago
a large scale interview/ orientation with a bunch of other people
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A year ago
I had phone interview scheduled for 11AM - 12AM
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I don’t think theres too many particular downsides but sometimes its boring.
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A year ago
Flexible development is the key to it!! ✌
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A year ago
Lots of call offs Can get busy
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A large company but the NY office has a small company feel.😌
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A year ago
Would love to see the leadership team and merchant partners be more diverse and less Milwaukee based👍
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A year ago
Pandemic has affected IT growth to some extend.
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Sick Days are not manually counted. Use as needed.👍
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A year ago
I wish they offered a few more. Working In the Child Development Center you catch everything that goes around. Other wise you have to use vacation days.✌
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A year ago
Kohl's offers offers paid sick time to eligible employees.
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I was able to mourn and still able to be with family when ever needed🥲
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A year ago
I don't qualify for bereavement leave. Only offered to full time
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A year ago
Full time associates get this benefit not part time associates.
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Flexible schedules, paid weekly, fast promotions, employee incentives and recognition. Great employee discount.👍
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A year ago
You may be stuck on a register and have no coverage for a break, so you have to call a manager.😅
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A year ago
You are pressured to solicit credit. Don’t pressure employee for credit. Just give recognition and positive reinforcement for when they do.
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so if you have tattoos, face piercings, pink or blue hair, a disability....apply at Kohl's. They accept everyone.😊
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A year ago
Compared to other companies that have toxic workplace cultures, Kohl's is a very healthy one.
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A year ago
I enjoy working for this company I have life long memories and fellow coworkers became life long friends ever since.
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I had a phone interview with basic questions. The Questioned me about availability and my skills, my strengths and weaknesses, if I was capable of doing the job. Asked if I could work on holidays and weekends as well.✌
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A year ago
Interview Questions Most questions were regarding my availability.
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A year ago
I guess the phone interview is the most common way of conducting it...
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Great product discount Good benefits (better if you are in office) Excellent coworkers👌
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A year ago
Changes due to macro environment and consumer behavior.👍
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A year ago
Difficult with some customers that feel entitled
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I love working here great group of people plenty of chances to advance👌
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A year ago
Everyone is super helpful. I haven’t been there long but so far I love it.
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A year ago
Great Company with opportunities
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What is the best part of working at Kohl's?🤩
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A year ago
Almost an immediate responds to job applications. You can obtain a job there very fast.🤌
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A year ago
Flexibility is great
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Standard interview long process over a full weekend. Had a group case study and had 30 minute interviews with 3 individuals.✌
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A year ago
Interview Questions What about the company would you critique?
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A year ago
The interview was in a cold, unwelcoming room/office. Standard interview questions, not very personable.
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I interviewed at the Grace Hopper Conference. The interview was offered on site and it was the final round of interviews.✌
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