Without going into much detail, i wasnt a good culture fit for the company i was working at even though i was great at my job and ended up being somewhat bullied by both my coworkers and the boss. Seasonal sales associatecashier former employee dartmouth crossing, ns. Shifts are very long especially during the christmas season and expect to leave late when the store is a mess. The holiday season usually starts a few weeks to a month before. Toys r us is hiring more than 12,000 parttime seasonal employees to work in stores and fulfillment centers across the country. Toys r u was a good experience for me training me with how to communicate with customers and also tycoworkers.
Mar 14, 2018 even before the news on wednesday, the companys financial collapse had taken a toll on workers like dyann rosales, who got a seasonal job at the toys r us in pittsburg, calif. They will run there stores on minimum staff, if anything else comes up take it as january to april are the worst months jobwise. Questions and answers about toys r us working hours. Where adults can find seasonal jobs now next avenue. Toys r us branded as toysus is an international toy, clothing, and baby product retailer owned by tru kids, inc. Toys r us hiring 45,000 this holiday season, more than. Two industries you can count on to hire extra workers during the holiday season are retailersand restaurants. If the seasonal store assistant apprentices perform well enough then toys r us will.
Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. The holidays are the most important selling season for toys r us, as well as for many major retailers, leading to hundreds of thousands of people finding seasonal jobs. I was not on salary pay i was seasonal but they definitely gave you overtime in peek season if you wanted it. I interviewed at toys r us durham, nc in october 2017.
My time at toys r us was fine and comfortable but not a job to work long term. Toysrus is filling 12,000 parttime seasonal jobs apply now. Shifts are very long especially during the christmas season and expect to leave late when the store is a mess since employees have to return all the items back into their place there was a lack of system in putting items back into their places so. Reviews from toys r us employees about toys r us culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. For example, target plans to hire 70,000 seasonal workers see its careers page for openings. Few seasonal get kept on, some stores its 1 out of 20 people. The companys customer service partner is also hiring over 900. Stocker former employee elizabeth, nj october 30, 2019 although it was seasonal and nice it wasnt a job i wanted. Seasonal jobs are great for people who want to make extra income during the holidays and other seasonal periods. Qualified toys r us employees receive job benefits, such as 401k retirement plans, paid time off, and healthcare coverage. The toys r us job of course, and also a fun job but the hours will be long and grueling the target job application approximately 450 employees will be hired the walmart job application approximately 500 employees will be issued jobs. Just got a seasonal job at amazon in one of their warehouses and was wondering how long i would be working there since its the holiday season and all i know i would be working all. A seasonal job isnt just about earning extra money.
Jun 25, 2018 toys r us filed for bankruptcy in september in hopes of turning around. Seasonal jobs can also be a great way to start a long term career with toys r us for those seeking permanent employment. They will work part time seasonal employees hard i averaged around. Toys r us wants to hire 45,000 seasonal workers this year, including about 1,500 at its 26 stores in ohio. Nov 01, 20 where adults can find seasonal jobs now. If youre looking for a seasonal job this holiday shopping season, you might get a lump of coal in your stocking. Stocker former employee elizabeth, nj october 30, 2019 although it was seasonal and nice it wasnt a job i wanted to work at for a long time. Toys r us seasonal sales associatecashier interview.
You were able to have a friendly joke with the other staff and were always helpful when you required assistance. It was founded in april 1948, with its headquarters located in wayne, new jersey, in the new york metropolitan area. Toys r us seasonal sales associate salaries glassdoor. But terrible christmas sales left it on life support. Even some of the companies that hired the most workers last year such as target, macys and nordstrom saw store closings, as well as the total shutdown of toys r us, which hired 12,500 seasonal workers last year. Founded by charles lazarus in its modern iteration in june. Working as a seasonal associate at toys r us canada. Prepare with jobtestprep for your toys r us assessment and improve your score. I interviewed at toys r us san diego, ca us in november 2015. Shifts are very long especially during the christmas season and. And even long term people get their hours cut and nearly unlivable wages by early spring. Santa short on seasonal jobs for 2011 investorplace. When we surveyed employers, 93% said they want to keep their. Seasonal jobs generally 2 weeks to 5 months hardly from october to february.
Toys r us files for bankruptcy hiring workers just for the holidays will be harder for retailers this year since unemployment at at 4. Canadian customers have a long relationship with the toysrus brand, our very. Toys are very seasonal, probably 80% of the trade is done now. Toys r us filed for bankruptcy in september in hopes of turning around. Toys r us is hiring thousands of seasonal workers business. Even before the news on wednesday, the companys financial collapse had taken a toll on workers like dyann rosales, who got a seasonal job at the toys r us in pittsburg, calif. I am ashamed to admit this but i think i ruined my career in digital marketing in my small town at age 23. They will run there stores on minimum staff, if anything else comes up take it as january to april. While working at toys r us, i mostly stoked shelves, greeted. Toys r us seasonal associates may work long or irregular hours closer to the holidays. And even longterm people get their hours cut and nearly unlivable wages by early spring. Party suppliers and holiday decoration centrals, like party city and halloween city, and clothing and toy stores, like old navy and toys r us, all hire seasonal workers. The chain had 735 us stores when it announced plans to go out.
For the 2009 holidayshopping season, toys r us tried a smallerstore concept to. Toys r us seasonal sales associate interview questions. Party suppliers and holiday decoration centrals, like party. I work in the 500s at toys r us back of house and its amazing, ive worked there for winter seasonal three years in a row and am currently working there at a permanent position and i couldnt be happier. It was founded in april 1948, with its headquarters located in wayne, new jersey, in the new york metropolitan area founded by charles lazarus in its modern iteration in june 1957, toys r. Sep 28, 2011 santa short on seasonal jobs for 2011. Toys r us seasonal associates job ranges from operating cash registers, stocking shelves, greeting customers and assisting in sales. Toysrus plans to hire approximately 45,000 seasonal employees this holiday season, a number greater than the total workforce the company hired during each of the last three holiday. The holiday season usually starts a few weeks to a month before thanksgiving and you work the black friday and christmas shifts bu. Group interview with about 6 people one manager and the women from the. Even some of the companies that hired the most workers last year such as target, macys and nordstrom saw store closings, as well as the total shutdown of toys r us, which hired 12,500 seasonal workers. At that time, it was one of canadas first big box stores, quite a novelty back then. We had to introduce ourselves to the other people and then we had to find a partner and ask them a few questions of then tell the managers but. While working at toys r us, i mostly stoked shelves, greeted customers, assisted customers over the phone, put items back that customers didnt want any longer, price checking, and organizing the shelves.
Today i quit my seasonal job at toys r us by just not. Toys r us plans to hire thousands of seasonal workers. How to turn your seasonal job into a fulltime job snagajob. Every year, outstanding seasonal hires have the opportunity to become. Even if you get hired with target long term, hours can vary drastically and some weeks you get a nonliveable amount of hours. The companys customer service partner is also hiring over 900 people to fill workfromhome jobs in virtual call centers in 25 states. Today i quit my seasonal job at toys r us by just not showing up. Sep 22, 2017 toys r us is hiring more than 12,000 parttime seasonal employees to work in stores and fulfillment centers across the country. Preparation for the toys r us preemployment test jobtestprep.
This estimate is based upon 47 toys r us seasonal sales associate salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. The chain had 735 us stores when it announced plans to go out of. Find out what works well at toys r us from the people who know best. Toys r us was an international toy, clothing, and baby product retailer owned by tru kids, inc. Dont assume that every seasonal job at a store is in sales, though. Toys r us seasonal sales associatecashier interview questions. Sep 10, 2015 jobs 750 seasonal job openings announced at toys r us in flanders a quarter of last years seasonal hires were kept on after the holidays, company says. Seasonal jobs can also be a great way to start a longterm career with toysrus for those seeking permanent employment. Toys r us plans to hire thousands of seasonal workers despite. Some toys r us stores may offer fulltime seasonal associate jobs, as well. Its your opportunity to get your foot in the door at a company that you want to work for. Group interview with about 6 people one manager and the women from the human resource department took about a hour and a half. Sep 21, 2018 depends on which season you were hired. And next year is going to be worse than this for jobs.
I interviewed at toys r us virginia beach, va us in november 2015. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for toys r us as it filled out the main aspect that i look for in a job. Toys r us seasonal associates may work long or irregular hours closer to the. Apply to preschool teacher, digital campaigner, collection agent and more. Careerbuilder, llc strives to make our facilities and services accessible to all people, including individuals with disabilities.