Q&A With Dillard's Employees
Dillard's employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Dillard's
Quick and easy for the most part
Review from Sales Dept
Good camaraderie, co workers willing to help
That it’s very organized and clean
Nothing i would change about this.
understanding the needs of their workers.
What it's like to work at Dillard's
- Dillard's employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
- Employees at Dillard's report the work pace is moderate
- On a typical day, employees at Dillard's have 0 meetings
- 66% of Dillard's employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Dillard's employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 40% of Dillard's employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Dillard's employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 68% of Dillard's employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With Dillard's Employees
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What benefits does Dillard's provide?
If you're a full time you can have vacation days sick days overtime and health care that includes dental and vision. Part time you will earn vacation
Minimal.
What does the ideal candidate in the Executive department look like at Dillard's?
There is no stereotype, it’s still a great industry for fashion conscious females.
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Executive department at Dillard's?
It depends on the position
What Executive department questions did Dillard's ask during your job interview?
Merchandise question and how you measured up to your sales and gross margin plans.
How helpful was your Executive team when you were first hired at Dillard's?
It was long ago and the company has completely changed since then. Today you only work in the stores or the buying office.
How does Dillard's measure success and growth in the Executive department?
It’s all based on sales and profit vs plan no matter how unrealistic the plan is which is set by Bill Dillard’s.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Executive department at Dillard's?
Be a good communicator. Be able to delegate successfully. Have a good memory for numbers.
How common is it to switch departments or teams at Dillard's?
if people dont make numbers they move them around once then replace them
How do you feel about Dillard's's future?
Depends on if they adapt if not i give them 5-10 years
What's the work from home policy like at Dillard's?
not one
What's the internship program like at Dillard's?
no idea
How does Dillard's handle HR issues?
there is no HR
How innovative is Dillard's?
not
Does Dillard's have a volunteer program?
no
What perk or benefit should Dillard's have?
employee appreciation
How often do promotions happen at Dillard's?
rarely unless you make a friend higher up
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Dillard's?
idk
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Dillard's?
quit
What are company outings like at Dillard's?
there not any
What is the daily attire at Dillard's?
dillards dress code
What is Dillard's' policy towards pets in the workplace?
with bri no pets
What kinds of community outreach does Dillard's participate in?
no idea they have united way but thats it
Is it possible to switch teams at Dillard's? If so, what is the process?
No
What is the hardest interview question Dillard's asks?
why do i want to work here
What is the onboarding process like at Dillard's and how long does it last?
they throw new hires all over right into deep end and they don't last anymore and the turn over is bad









