It’s an overall great work environment. I’ve been here three and a half years and continue to stay throughout my whole college experience
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Sales
March 2019 • West Des Moines, IA
What I liked
They are very flexible with schedules, and it is a fun, laid back place to work at!
What I wish was different
I wish I did not work as much as I did- I felt like I was constantly working, but they paychecks were nice
Advice
If you have the opportunity to work for AEO, take it. It is a great company and they offer a great employee discount too, which is always a plus
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Sales Associate
June 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I help women find the right bra for them. It sounds very basic and a little lame but it feels very rewarding when the women you help come up to you and thank you for finding them something that provides comfort and ease. In addition, my sales team has actually become a family to me.
What I wish was different
Advice
Small things in life can be very rewarding.
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Sales Accociate
March 2017 • Sunbury, OH
What I liked
The benefits of working retail are helpful. I was able to get most of my clothes for school paid for by American Eagle. They held contests for workers who sold the most items and such, so it was an incentive to work harder.
What I wish was different
The hours weren’t as consistent as I needed supporting myself as a college student
Advice
Go into it with an open mind and give the most hours of availability you can.
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Sales associate
May - August 2017 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I like their clothes and the discounts you receive
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked more hours
Advice
You can not get a job here if you go back to school after summer is over
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Sales
July 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The environment, my coworkers, and the hours.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have worked more hours in the summer.
Advice
Working in the summer is a great experience. It is a way to make some money and learn how to use it responsibly.
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Cashier
May 2018 - September 2019 • Ontario, CA
What I liked
I liked how it helped me learn how to talk to people
What I wish was different
I wish I knew more languages to better communicate with more of my customers
Advice
Don’t take everything someone says or does personal, some people are looking for something to be mad at and they’ll take it out on you. Don’t feed into their energy, ask someone (preferably a manager) for backup once you feel uncomfortable.
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Sales associate
July 2017 • Durham, NC
What I liked
I enjoyed interacting with other people of varying personalities. Whatever field a student decides to participate in, students will be interacting with a plethora of personalities.
What I wish was different
I wish I had done something more relatable to my actual career. I also wish I would’ve been seeking different internships to broaden my experience and to help introduce myself to the different occupations that exist.
Advice
It’s good to gain experiences such as these because they will prepare future employers for the social aspect of having a job.
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Lead Cashier
December 2017 • Albertville, MN
What I liked
What I like most about American Eagle is being able to interact with customers and get to know them through what they are buying!
What I wish was different
I wish that the other employees that worked there understood how important it is to keep the backroom clean and organized.
Advice
I would say that not everyday is going to be the same, everyday there will be a new task, new project, and there is always something to be doing.
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Sales Associate
May 2017 • Daytona Beach, FL
What I liked
My pay
What I wish was different
I wish they worked with my academic schedule to give me max amount of hours
Advice
I would not apply here if you need to make money to pay for bills as they are not flexible with school and dislike when you get another job to compensate for their lack of scheduling.
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Sales Associate
June 2018 • Castle Rock, CO
What I liked
I enjoyed the cooperative team environment.
What I wish was different
The management at my particular store location could communicate better regarding the schedule and tasks.
Advice
Overall, working retail at American Eagle was an edifying experience.
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Brand Ambassador
July 2019 • Amarillo, TX
What I liked
Amazing co-workers! Great environment.
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Brand Ambassador
July 2019 • Corpus Christi, TX
What I liked
I loved how they worked with my schedule and made sure I was comfortable in the position I was working in. I'm a cashier and although I worked fitting rooms and sales, they understood I felt more comfortable as a cashier so they kept me there.
What I wish was different
More pay
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Brand Ambassador
May 2019 • Cedar Park, TX
What I liked
I liked the retail aspect of it- folding clothes, opening fitting rooms, etc. I also liked helping people find what makes them feel most confident.
What I wish was different
My manager was a little intense but other than that it was a great experience.
Advice
Keep your cool with customers and help share the love of fashion!
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Sales associate
July - August 2019 • Elizabeth, NJ
What I liked
Interacting with customers of different backgrounds.
What I wish was different
Wish they had a basket where customers can throw the clothes they picked up but didn’t want.
Advice
The customers are going be difficult because the store is near the airport. Which is why a lot of customers speak different languages.
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Retail Manager
June - August 2019 • Colorado Springs, CO
What I liked
it was a good experience in management with a great management and associate team
What I wish was different
I wish it could have lasted longer!
Advice
The store only thrives when it's got a good team of leaders/managers running it. For the store to thrive, it's employees have to thrive in it. A good environment is key.
