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Established in 1947, Talbots is a multi-channel retailer of women's classic apparel, shoes and accessories. Our dynamic and innovative women-led brand is always looking for great people to join our team. When you join Talbots, you are part of a passionate community that values creativity, innovation, and inclusivity. read more
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Joining Talbots - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Very Prepared0%
Prepared0%
Somewhat Prepared0%
Unprepared0%
Very Unprepared0%
How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?
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Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Talbots are rated a C+. At Talbots most employees said they received feedback once a year or once a quarter. Learn More about your managers at Talbots.

AnswerPercent
Every week20%
Once a month0%
Once a quarter20%
Once a year40%
Never20%
How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?
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Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Talbots employees earn $99,359. Talbots ranks in the Bottom 10% for compensation in Boston. Learn More about Salaries at Talbots.

Average Salaries at Talbots by Department
$133k*
Engineering
$182k*
Product
$114k*
Design
$110k*
Marketing
$79k*
Operations
$62k*
Admin
$146k*
Business Dev
$75k*
Finance
$235k*
Communications
$56k*
Customer Support
$137k*
HR
$105k*
IT
$124k*
Legal
$148k*
Sales

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

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Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Talbots, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Talbots the most common answer selected by employees is a 30 minutes break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Talbots, many employees say it’s because of the co-workers.

AnswerPercent
Company Mission0%
Comp & Benefits0%
Co-Workers50%
Comfort & Familiarity50%
Career Advancement Opportunities0%
What's the main reason you stay at your current company?
AnswerPercent
>1 hour0%
1 hour0%
45 minutes0%
30 minutes100%
I eat at my desk0%
How long do you take for lunch breaks?
AnswerPercent
Multiple times a week0%
Once a week0%
Once a month33%
Once a quarter0%
Never67%
How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?
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Professional Development

Talbots ranks in the Bottom 10% of companies for professional development in Boston. 33% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Talbots.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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