Q&A With J. C. Penney Employees
At JCPenney, we believe that a commitment to inclusion and diversity is more than a legal or moral responsibility. It’s the foundation of our culture, the spirit that fosters an environment of collaboration and respect, and the driving force that inspires workplace innovation. Key to our success are the contributions and perspectives provided by our Business Resource Teams. Each team plays a role in advancing the Company’s cultural and social understanding through community engagement and associate events that bring together thought leaders from every walk of life to the forefront of our business.
How employees describe working at J. C. Penney
poor customer service regarding furniture return
I liked dental and vision
Review from Operations Dept
Accessible location; reasonable prices, variety of goods
Charitable somewhat but morale is down
They work hard and uplift each other
What it's like to work at J. C. Penney
- J. C. Penney employees generally work 8.0 hrs a day
- Employees at J. C. Penney report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at J. C. Penney have 0 meetings
- 78% of J. C. Penney employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- J. C. Penney employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 64% of J. C. Penney employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- J. C. Penney employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 60% of J. C. Penney employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With J. C. Penney Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at J. C. Penney?
You don’t need to be fancy. Khakis or decent looking pants (no jeans) and a somewhat decent looking shirt
Same way you would show up to work. Dressy shirt n slacks pants
Nice clothes
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining J. C. Penney?
25% discount
I have no issues actually, they are very up front and informative.
Does J. C. Penney drug test or do a background check?
Background check
Background check
How does J. C. Penney measure success and growth in the Sales department?
Attendance, performance, customer service.
When I worked there, it was all about how many credit card applications you got. Even your raise was based on it.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at J. C. Penney?
All were easy but I have worked in this field for years.
None
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Sales department at J. C. Penney?
Experience.
Are u a people person and are u talkative and polite
How's the morale at J. C. Penney?
Always show up on time if not call head of time
What is the daily attire at J. C. Penney?
Wear comfortable shoes.
Is it possible to switch teams at J. C. Penney? If so, what is the process?
Yes. You can ask the manager
What kinds of community outreach does J. C. Penney participate in?
Voluntary help hurricane help and red cross
What is the hardest interview question J. C. Penney asks?
There no hard questions.
What is the company mobility like at J. C. Penney?
We have wifi and mobile scanner that we use for price n clearance.
How are the healthcare options at J. C. Penney?
Full coverage full time
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at J. C. Penney?
Always smile with good attitude.
How hard is it to get promoted at J. C. Penney?
It not that difficult if you really want to be promote.
What benefits does J. C. Penney provide?
401k, medical benefits, jcp perks discounts. Jcp employee 25% discount
What is the PTO policy at J. C. Penney?
It depends how many hours a person work.
What is the dress code at J. C. Penney?
Friday saturday and sunday red shirt n slack pants the rest of days dress shirt n slack pants.
How's the leadership on the Sales team at J. C. Penney?
Very good.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at J. C. Penney?
Amazing i love to go to work.
How do I do well in an interview at J. C. Penney?
Be honest and polite.
How long do the interviews usually take at J. C. Penney?
10 15 minutes.
How would you compare interviewing at J. C. Penney to other places you've interviewed?
About the same
What Sales department questions did J. C. Penney ask during your job interview?
A variety actually.
How helpful was your Sales team when you were first hired at J. C. Penney?
Amazing










