Founded back in 1993, Delia’s focuses on girls, as well as younger women that are between the ages of 12 and 19. Here, you can find everything from shoes to makeup, as well as furnishings for your room. You can find most of these stores in your local Mall. They employ well over 1,500 employees nationwide.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat: 10:00am-9:00pm; Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Minimum Age to Work Here: 16 years old
Positions Available: Seasonal Stocker, Fashion Representative, Lead Fashion Representative, Assistant Manager, Co-Manager, Store Manager
Background Check Required? Yes
Negotiation: Set hourly rate. There is no room for negotiation.
Job Description / Average Wage
Sales Associate: Your duties are going to include stocking the clothing, folding it on the shelves, as well as making sure that the store stays clean. You will run the cash register, process returns, and more. If the customer has a problem, you will be sure to assist them with the problems that they may have. The average wage is $7 to $11 a hour.
Cashier: As a cashier, you’re going to make sure that the customer is happy with his/her purchase. You’re going to help ring them up, answer questions, as well as help process returns if someone brings them in. The cashier will also handle cash, credit card and gift card transactions. The average wage for this position is anywhere from $7 to $9 a hour.
Stocker: You’re going to help manage the backroom where you’ll unload boxes, unpack them, as well as make sure that they are priced right. You’re going to also bring the items to the front of the store where you will make sure that the item is in the right spot. The average wage is anyhwere from $7 to $9 a hour.
Assistant Manager / Co Manager: You will answer to the main manager. You will help open, as well as close the store. You will basically perform all the duties that the sales associate is going to do. On occasion, you will have to override a transaction that only the manager can do. The average wage for this position is $9 to $15 a hour.
Main Manager: You will run the store. You will open up the shop, as well as close it down. You will create the schedule, as well as hire, and fire your employees. You will also make sure that the store is running at 100%. You will answer to the district manager. Your average wage starts at $12+ a hour.
Other positions: Seasonal stock, fashion representative
Benefits
Your benefits are greatly going to vary, depending on what position you’re going to hold. You will want to talk with your hiring manager to discuss your benefits, as they will greatly vary.
Atmosphere and Perks
Working in this company offers you the fun and challenges that any worker would love to have in the workplace. On top of the generous pay are the extensive employment benefits. Eligible employees receive an impressive benefits package in addition to regular pay. If qualified, Delia’s offers a 401(k) plan and paid vacation. Delia’s also provides associates with comprehensive healthcare coverage, life insurance options, disability insurance, and employee discounts.
Interview Questions
Why do you want to apply for a job here?
What kind of person are you?
What do you know about Delia’s as a company?
What kind of trends do you see at Delia’s?
How is Delia’s different from other stores?
Why are you attracted to fashion?
When you enter a store, what attracts you the most?
What would you do to get a customer to return to the store?
Define high quality customer service.
What if the size and the style that the customer is looking for is out stock, what will you do?
If the customers ask for discounts, what will you do?
How long do you intend working here?
Is your schedule flexible?
Interview Tips
The Delia’s interview process differs by location and position. Expect the interview questions to be about work history, interest in the company, strengths and weaknesses, and availability. Dress professionally and fashionably to a Delia’s interview. You should appear with positive attitude and personality; somebody that can really be of good service to the customers. Your knowledge about sale is your edge over other applicants. Show your knowledge and abilities by answering questions briefly and concisely with all honesty. Maintain focus and make sure to have eye to eye contact with the interviewer. Impress the hiring manager with the way you deal with people and the way you answer questions.
How to apply
You can request an application in store, as well as get a printable application here. You will find that you can’t view openings online via retail stores, so your best bet is to take the application directly to the store.