JC Penney Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Worked for JCP for 23 years and was let go during the massive layoffs. I was disappointed for the company as most knew the future direction was leading down a poor path with small chance of success."

"I had a great time at JC Penney, the co-workers are extremely helpful and everyone will help you with your training. My only complaint is that sometimes the management is not as organized as it could have been."

"It's a nice place to gain experience if retail is where you want to be. If not, I recommended looking somewhere else."

"I have had great opportunities and learning experiences. The overall atmosphere feels like fear and that is not what I operate on."

"I worked in the installation part of custom blinds and drapes. I had little to no training. I like the challenge this gave me, but due to the relation ship of my manager I was not given the chance needed to improve on my skills."

"I have worked at the company for three years and have seen a lack of upper management looking out for associates and a failure to set them up for success."

"I worked at this client site by interacting with the business analysts and business users while designing the test requirements and test cases."

"I worked for JC Penney in the late 90's as a second job to save money for a down payment on a house. I returned to JC Penney in the summer of 2013. I am happy to work there and to learn about retail sales and customer support in the sales area. This is a good company to work for although this is not within my career goals or experience. I am respected by peers and appreciated by management."

"JCP was founded with the Golden Rule not only as it's motto, but it's orginal name. Putting their customers first, has always been JCP's strong hold. With the recent release of the short time CEO, Mr. Johnson and the reinstatement of former CEO, is bringing the company back around and reinstating it's place as not only a great place to shop but a great place to work as well."

"Jcp has gone threw a lot in the last 2 Yeats & it's not over yet"

What do you like about working at JC Penney?

"Salary, paid time off, employee discount, making my own schedule"

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

"Don't hold your breath for a raise or any praise"

What don't you like about working at JC Penney?

"Too much change, watching coworkers jobs be eliminated, overly snappy boss"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be pleasant and consistent, people like stability in their work environment & their bosses moods"

What do you like about working at JC Penney?

"I have learn new expertise by using design software like inDesign, also being in a very fashion forward place, and I have the opportunity to write a lot for fashion, which is new to me."

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

"just show a good knowledge of Spanish and must have a perfect grammar."

What don't you like about working at JC Penney?

"Sometimes the lack of opportunity to create new, original work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think they are doing a very good job, my boss is always available and has a very calm mind."

What do you like about working at JC Penney?

"The company had good technical assistance for customer service, and simple bonuses but satisfying."

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

"The age discrimination act was not recognized, it is all about the bottom line and large bonuses for management"

What don't you like about working at JC Penney?

"The company I started working with was macromanagement, no accountibility, issues based on assumptions and gossip. Management was a merry go round, tools set were not used properly."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Since only working for NEW CEO couple of months, it is unfortunate that due to economics and drastic changes and having to get RID, FIRE, TERMINATE, LAYOFF, OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH SENIORITY, AND DEPARTMENTS; for him to take MILLIONS of dollars at the end of the year; would have been my method."

What do you like about working at JC Penney?

"Meeting customers and companies expectations. Products, merchandise and services. Administrative duties, policies and procedures."

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

"Labor work and responsibilities are plentifull, however, advancement are possible."

What don't you like about working at JC Penney?

"No full time positions, not great benefits, no consistent polocies."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More accountibility, and build employee loyalty through companies committment to employees."

"Good but not fare. Challenging."

What do you like about working at JC Penney?

"The Challenges, and the work I loved it and good"

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

"Beware of lies, get everything in paper they promise you."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Learn how to manage and know the job you have."

What do you like about working at JC Penney?

"Diversity in the workforce and acceptance of change in the ever-changing culture."

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

"Ask as many questions so you can make the best decision possible when making a career choice."

What don't you like about working at JC Penney?

"Eliminating of hundreds of millions in payroll to self-fund internal changes."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Change the word 'management' to 'leadership.' Inspire individuals to do their best and assist them in their career goals."