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Q&A With Fantastic Sams Employees
Are you ready to join a community of creative, talented people who love what they do in a fun-filled, ever-changing atmosphere with opportunity for advancement? Fantastic Sams® has opportunities for all levels of stylists, from enthusiastic new graduates to established professionals. We also offer FREE ongoing training opportunities on the latest trends and techniques to give our stylists a professional edge. With over 1,000 salons nationwide, Fantastic Sams is the world’s largest full-service hair care franchise. When you join our family, you become part of the outstanding reputation we’ve built for over 40 years. Competitive salaries, career advancement opportunities, extensive retail lines and flexible hours are just some of the benefits you’ll find at most Fantastic Sams Hair Salons.
How employees describe working at Fantastic Sams
Get a better owner of our location
The only place that layers properly
The other ladies I work with are kind, understanding and caring. We can all get along pretty well for the most part, and we can turn to each other for guialdance as needed.
I lived Welch management they hired me same day and started next morning. After interview they didn't have much interaction unless I went in for training .which I passed 100.00
Owner owes me money. My pay check bounced twice and the owner never apologized or trying in any way to pay me. Can't get a hold of head quarters.
What it's like to work at Fantastic Sams
- Fantastic Sams colaboradores geralmente trabalham 8.0 hrs por dia
- Colaboradores em Fantastic Sams avaliam que o local de trabalho confortávelmente rápido
- 67% de Fantastic Sams colaboradores gostam de interagir com seus colegas de trabalho diáriamente
- Fantastic Sams colaboradores usualmente tem 0-10 dias de férias pagas e dias doentes
- Os funcionários do Fantastic Sams nunca recebem feedback valioso sobre como melhorar no trabalho
- 79% de Fantastic Sams colaboradores chama seu local de trabalho positivo
Q&A With Fantastic Sams Employees
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How long do the interviews usually take at Fantastic Sams?
Half an hour if you don’t do a technical
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Fantastic Sams?
Very much the same they ask at other Corp. and franchise salons
How would you compare interviewing at Fantastic Sams to other places you've interviewed?
About the same
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Fantastic Sams?
Manager and general manager. We no longer and a GM
What should I wear for an interview at Fantastic Sams?
Trendy clothes-black pants, nice top, jewelry, full make-up and hair done.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Fantastic Sams?
Would you be willing to travel to the other stores as part of your normal job description?
What are your coworkers at Fantastic Sams like?
Pretty normal usually. If they’re really awful they usually don’t last.
What do people at Fantastic Sams think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
We have a private owner. It’s been a complete roller coaster the past year
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Fantastic Sams?
I would start rewarding employees who are always on time or early, I would offer a gift certificate on everyone’s yearly anniversary it doesn’t have to be a large amount but moral would sky rocket-they totally snub some people and send flowers and post pictures of others- I’d keep the rules for vacations stable for more than one year- changing pay, vacation and benefits once someone is hired is sketchy and dishonest. I reinstate the praise in public lists- top 5 employees for all 4 stores are posted on our private site.
What part of Fantastic Sams's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
We are having massive difficulties keeping employees because of the lack of stability in rules and the favoritism
What's the interview process like at Fantastic Sams?
1 to 2 interviews and a technical
What interview questions does Fantastic Sams ask?
It depends on the stylist
What's the company culture like at Fantastic Sams?
We have 4 stores. It’s difficult to consider what each store is like.
What's the office vibe like at Fantastic Sams?
Very casual but laid back
What are you most excited about working at Fantastic Sams?
It’s literally a mile from my home and I really love a lot of the clients. Even if they aren’t “my clients” they’re still friendly
What benefits does Fantastic Sams provide?
Product bonus, insurance, holiday pay, free classes,
How does Fantastic Sams make decisions around promotions?
It’s more hush hush and awkward that it should be. A larger corporate salon definitely wouldn’t handle it the same way.
How's the vacation policy at Fantastic Sams?
Again very disappointed. Was promised much more than I’ve actually gotten.
How much and how often do raises happen at Fantastic Sams?
This has been a disappointing part of it. Loyalty and job longevity isn’t recognized or rewarded
How's the work pace at Fantastic Sams?
Tolerable. Usually not busy enough to be upsetting but enough to keep us happy
What's the best part of your job at Fantastic Sams?
We’re fairly close there as a team and some of the clients are like family
What are the team outings like at Fantastic Sams?
We get some great educators from matrix global
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Fantastic Sams?
I have plenty of time to do both
How do you feel about going to work at Fantastic Sams everyday?
Usually pretty good as long as there isn’t some random drama. I like my clients and location
How's the feedback proccess at Fantastic Sams?
It could be a lot better
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23% of Fantastic Sams employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 17% are neutral and 60% would not recommend working at Fantastic Sams to their friends.
| 23% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passive |
| 60% | Detractors |
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