Bloomingdale's Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I worked for Bloomingdales as a sales professional. They were always all about their employees and truly cared about the customers."

"I've worked for Bloomingdales for the past 11 years, and have found it to be a great work environment, but the is just simply no growth opportunities available."

"The company has great benefits. It's a great stepping stone place for a first job. Good atmosphere, great management. All associates work commission, so they have to be on their toes while at work, but that's what motivates them to sell."

What do you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"The employee discount was great! My co-workers were very caring and understanding."

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

"Be very clear with what you want out of this position and your availability."

What don't you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"No organization from the Directors. Operations Manager, and a couple of team leads were very rude and thought we should kiss the floor they walked on. Never gave feedback and would sit in their office most of the times."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would say if you know you're unhappy and know this company truly does not see your talent, go to a better company that will."

"Simple minded Management... not the place for intelligent/creative types."

What do you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"Salary, discount, location in New York City, sales floor atmosphere"

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

"It's easy... which is indicative of a less than ideal job environment. They are often heavily understaffed."

What don't you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"Terrible technology, political, no clear managerial direction, disorganized and haphazard leadership, never kept in the loop about big decisions... ex. promotions, terminations. Unmotivated associates and management alike. Additionally, they offer very poor benefits."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Move away from a heavy promotional calendar, it's meaningless. Focus on making employees feel valued! It's not rocket science, it's retail... simplicity works. Bottom line, people shop for product, not people."

What do you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"They have the right core values, but management cuts too many corners and overextends itself in order to please its customers. Jack of all trades, master of none."

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

"Don't believe everything you are told. The job is much less glamorous than the interviewers will make it seem."

What don't you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"Cutting corners. Company hierarchy. Disconnect between executives and associates. Occasionally unsafe working conditions. Disgusting conditions. Poor response times for engineering, housekeeping, or security. Large problems consistently overlooked. The list goes on."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Put more emphasis on employee satisfaction to curb the high turnover rate and general employee dissatisfaction."

"Overall great, limited opportunity for growth."

What do you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"Young dynamic company (we are an English leased department within Bloomingdale's) with opportunities to utilize knowledge & expertise & make history in building the future."

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

"Ask more in-depth questions. Inquire about growth opportunities on the West Coast."

What don't you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"Limited opportunity for growth, unless you move to the East Coast."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep internal interested in possibilities for growth. Keep employees informed of future possibilities."

"Good experience."

What do you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"Good reputation and good place to get experience working professionally."

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

"Be professional and keep your head up and your backside covered."

What don't you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"Nothing... it was a wonderful experience and I enjoyed it very much."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None... I thought it was a professional environment with lots of opportunity."

What do you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"The salary and my associates. I also like the vacation pay, and the fast pace. I like the discount too."

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

"Be ready for ups and downs. For retail it isn't terrible, but could be a lot better with such high expectations."

What don't you like about working at Bloomingdale's?

"The executives are insulting and snide because they have a purple binder that they write notes about the employees in all day and act as if their bachelors degrees are really PhD's."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would look at the employees with appreciation and not as if we are criminals. I would thank them and treat them as adults, not children."