Anthropologie Employee Reviews for Store Manager

"I wish it had been my dream job instead of a living nightmare."

What do you like about working at Anthropologie?

"Really fun product mixed with an amazingly creative atmosphere"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This seems to be a company who loves someone with an strong merchandising background, good operational common sense and an absolute love of hard work. They are the kind that may make you a memory to your friends and family. In your interview bring with a strong sense of a merchandising story to tell, a really store specific outfit, and a sense of who you are as a manager. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, don't be afraid to ask difficult questions! Your questions should be difficult enough that turnover at the full time level. Questions like What are the companies real expectations, What is involved in coaching or How much importance does Anthropologie place on training are the type of questions that will guide you into a position.All questions I wished I'd asked...."

What don't you like about working at Anthropologie?

"The smug sorority atmosphere created uncoachable staff and the sense that I was the only one in the building who could be held accountable for anything. For me it created a total lack of work/life balance."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't hire a change agent, then be scared to implement change."