Q&A With David's Bridal Employees

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sturdy people who treat customers and fellow coworkers with respect

People who aren't afraid of dealing with hard customer situations; who don't let difficult customers get to them. Yes, this is often a happy workplace; but it is also very stressful-someone can't get the dress she wants because we don't have time to order her size, someone's bridesmaid waited until last minute and her dress won't arrive with time for alterations, etc. It's not uncommon (as a consultant or csr) to have customers take their problems out on you. Sometimes they yell at you over the phone- or in person. Someone who can handle these types of situations with grace and understanding is likely to succeed.

respect, good at customer service, administrative skills

Good with people. You don't need to be super outgoing, but if talking to strangers often isnot something you're comfortable/confident with this is not a role for you.

not sure, haven't had any since i've been there

we haven't really had any since i've worked here

Not sure-fairly secure but with all the rumors about closing and increasing desire for just ordering online amoung other things it is stressful thing how secure the job/hours are

Not at all

the coworkers who really show they care about you and stand up for you

Lots of time off

that there would be so much favoritism shown to employees managers know outside of work

The financial trouble

mine took like 20 minutes for the first one and about 30 for the second

2 hours

Pretty flexible for the most part. It's easy to switch shifts if you need to. They do keep you on the same schedule for the most part- weekends (at least Saturdays) are usually required as they are the busiest times. They do ask to not request off from January-May as that is a super busy Bridal Christmas season. However, if you have an already planned vacation going into the interview they will honor that. You just have to request off 4 weeks in advance- and it's helpful to remind your scheduling manager ahead of time if you are taking a vacation or it you are having a change in availability.

Very much so

It's pretty good. The only thing I find difficult is that the rest of my family has weekends off while I do not, but you can always set different availability if you need more family time.

Great work balance

Non-commission employees are eligible for a raise yearly, if they are performing well

Most of the in-store internships are through alterations. Lots of hands on experience

Apply. Most are short-staffed and hiring immediately

Energetic and upbeat people that thrive in fast paced environments

Lots of “give me an example of when..” questions to gauge how you respond in various situations

I don't really remember, but I think they did ask about negative experience I'd had and how those got handled

store manager, than operations manager. about 2 weeks after first, was hired during second

show interest in the position you're being interviewed/applying for. Follow up with a phone call after every step.

To be honest our managers don't often give much feedback. One does fairly regularly-like mention general things our csr's should work on and pointing out what individuals are good at. They willprovide feedback if asked but again, don't really offer it much

declining. there are lots of rumors of it closing which brings some unease. In this location particularly there is high turnover which is ausing a lot of problems with morale. It used to be pretty good but now I feel a sence of discontent from most co-workers and many are looking for other employment.

Very bad 615 million in debt google it

Lots of days off

Not at all anymore

The managers really care about the associates. Great place to work as a starter job to gain experience, or on the side of another job.