Barnes & Noble Employee Reviews for Department Manager

"It was supposed to be temporary, until something better came along and I've stayed for 14 years."

"Left for a business opportunity, but I kick myself every day. It was a great place to work and I would love to go back!!! Can't recommend enough!"

What do you like about working at Barnes & Noble?

"Fellow employees and regular customers."

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

"None...just go in with a great attitude!"

"A great amount of responsibility coupled with an environment that I flourished in made this an overall positive experience for me."

"Good company to work for... great manager experience."

"The SM & DM I worked under were friends, and very unprofessional, and in my opinion, not competent business leaders."

What do you like about working at Barnes & Noble?

"The customers and the work environment."

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

"Be yourself, and passionate about your abitlities to make a difference in the store all the way around."

What don't you like about working at Barnes & Noble?

"The upper management is lacking in overall management skills. Base opportunities based on if they like you vs. if you are competent or the best person for the position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pay attention to having good, capable, competent people in store, district management positions. Not the favoritism mess. That is hurting your business."