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Q&A With World Market Employees
Life in the fast lane Brisk and ever-changing: That’s the pace at Cost Plus World Market, whether working with international vendors halfway around the world, distributing merchandise or assisting customers in the store. Expectations are high yet realistic, attainable with the guidance of both management and peers within each group. A friendly group of folks From our home office in Alameda, California, to our newest stores throughout the country, our working environment can be described as casual, made up of friendly, helpful people. We hear you At Cost Plus World Market we believe in an "open door" policy when it comes to expressing interests, sharing ideas or concerns. Your opinions and suggestions are always encouraged, respected and heard.
How employees describe working at World Market
McDonald's and Taco Bell pay more. Believe me, you do work hard for this company. Then some kid will walk in the door wit an application and you'll overhear that the starting pay is $2 more than what you are receiving after 2 yrs with no call ins and plenty of covering others. That's really shitty
A lot has changes in the last years
Asked the right questions, let me adk about the company and position - very personable
Improve the atitude if the staff
Save yourself, its a nightmare and promised PTSD.
What it's like to work at World Market
- Les employés de World Market travaillent généralement 7.7 heures par jour
- Les employés de chez World Market signalent que le rythme de travail est confortablement rapide
- 74% des employés de chez World Market sont impatients d’interagir avec leur équipe tous les jours
- Les employés de World Market ne reçoivent jamais de commentaires précieux sur la façon de s’améliorer au travail
- 50% of World Market employees call their work environment positif
Q&A With World Market Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 33
How much diversity is there among employees at World Market?
Strong. Could be even better
How's the morale at World Market?
Depends on the store manager. Very positive in my store. Lots of really great things to look forward to with the Co CEO.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining World Market?
How much product moves and how creative the stores have to be for seasonal return home product.
How do I do well in an interview at World Market?
Answer honestly and you better have very specific examples.
How long do the interviews usually take at World Market?
Depends on the position and candidate. 30-90 minutes.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from World Market?
General Manager. Within a week.
How flexible is your work schedule at World Market?
Fairly flexible. Requires extremely open availability. Not really a set schedule. Great work/life balance.
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that World Market asks?
The usual dealing with service, leading a team to success, overcoming challenging assignments.
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Operations department at World Market?
There is no “Operations” department. It’s store operations, supply chain/logistics, corporate office.
What Operations department questions did World Market ask during your job interview?
Mostly how to handle conflict and manage performance of subordinates. Sales analysis of certain metrics.
How helpful was your Operations team when you were first hired at World Market?
I learned most of everything myself. In the last 5 years we have improved on boarding process and in the process of improving ongoing training operationally for all roles within the company.
What's the work from home policy like at World Market?
Unless you’re a GM and higher, there’s no work from home.
What's the internship program like at World Market?
Not sure. It’s more of a corporate office thing and the new Co-CEO wants to be better at internal promotes to internship.
How does World Market handle HR issues?
It’s extremely hard to terminate someone due to the focus on development. They want each employee the opportunity to improve into the role as opposed to going out on the street and finding someone else. It’s a very professional work environment.
How innovative is World Market?
Getting better. 5/10
How does World Market measure success and growth in the Operations department?
Profitability and the effort and willingness to grow yourself.
Why work for World Market?
Great customers, cool products, fun beer, wine and food, have had a very positive advancement opportunity through personal development. Circumstantial opportunity seemed to fall into place for me.
What benefits does World Market provide?
PTO, Vacation, Insurance, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, workplace accident insurance, discounon products.
SOYEZ LE PREMIER À RÉPONDRE
What was the company that was used for the 401k plan. I can't find my account I had when I was working for world market. I would like to access my money I put in for the 3 or so years I worked for the company.
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How do I change my employee discount designee?
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Is it okay for the lead to not give a written availability form on the first day and force you to do 4am shifts even though you said you can't?
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Should I work at World Market?
17% of World Market employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 18% are neutral and 65% would not recommend working at World Market to their friends.
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passive |
| 65% | Detractors |
