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DICK'S Sporting Goods is ranked #19 on the Best Retail Companies to Work For in Pennsylvania list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.
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Of the 50,100 employees at DICK'S Sporting Goods, 11.4% attended Pennsylvania State University. Employees at DICK'S Sporting Goods most frequently majored in Business, and most employees’ highest level of education is a Bachelors.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods employees are most likely to be members of the Democratic Party. The largest donation made to a political party by a DICK'S Sporting Goods employee was by Edward Stack. Edward Stack donated $321,000 to the Democratic Party.
Employee Political Donations
Name | Job Title | Party | Donation |
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Edward Stack | Chief Executive Officer | Democratic Party | $321,000 |
Edwward Stack | Executive | Republican Party | $20,000 |
Timothy Myers | Director Of Events | Democratic Party | $10,700 |
TIM Myers | Executive | Democratic Party | $8,200 |
Lee Belitsky | Finance | Democratic Party | $3,800 |
Justin Voss | Sales | Republican Party | $2,800 |
Adam Miclot | Merchant | Republican Party | $1,500 |
Rick Seaman | Store Manager | Democratic Party | $1,450 |
Aaron Miller | Analyst | Democratic Party | $1,325 |
Mark Rooks | Marketing | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
Revenue
> $1B
Founded in
1948
Organization type
Public
DICK'S Sporting Goods Financing Rounds
Date | Amount | Security Type |
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Apr 1, 1994 | $ | Venture Round - Dick's Sporting Goods |
Nov 1, 1993 | $ | Venture Round - Dick's Sporting Goods |
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Edward W. Stack (CEO)
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No, Dick's Sporting Goods does not drug test unless it suspects an employee is under the influence while at work. In this case, the company has the right to ask the employee to take a drug test.
From our research, we found that the majority of current or former employees were not required to submit to a pre-screening drug test prior to onboarding. There are a handful of reports from Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Michigan that mentioned having to take a pre-screening drug test, but most applicants did not report taking one.
If required to submit a drug test, Dick's uses a mouth-swab or urine test done at a third-party testing center. The test looks for cannabis, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and other substances.
Even if you live in a state where recreational cannabis is legal, you may be terminated if you appear to be intoxicated at work and cannabis is found in your system.
The use of tobacco or vaping products is prohibited unless done outside in a designated area during an approved break time.
No, Dick's Sporting Goods does not hire felons. From our research, we have found little to no evidence of Dicks Sporting Goods hiring felons. This may be, in part, because it sells firearms.
Criminal background checks are done for leads, CSSs, cashiers, and lodge associates when hired or promoted to one of these positions. Check with your state and local laws to see how far back the background check goes.
You answer the question, "Why are you interested in working for Dick's Sporting Goods?" by focusing on the company, its products, and athletics, as it relates to your own professional development. We recommend coming up with at least three reasons that relate back to your own interests and passions.
Examples of reasons to work at Dick's include:
Dick's Sporting Goods has been around since 1948, promoting fitness and sports performance, which are very important to you personally
You want to work for America's largest sporting goods retailer, a Fortune 500 company with over 800 stores worldwide
You are impressed with the actions it took after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018, with Dick's stopping the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and increasing the minimum age for purchasing guns to 21
Your passion and love for sports helps you serve customers with similar interests
A career opportunity with Dick's Sporting Goods helps you to achieve career growth in a sports organization of your choice
You write a cover letter for a job at Dick's Sporting Goods by touching on your interest in the sports apparel market. If you're applying for retail, mention how your strong desire to work in sales and marketing will help you perform well in the position. Be sure to include three to four skills and accomplishments that demonstrate your suitability.
You have to be at least 16 years old to work at Dick's Sporting Goods. However, to work in specific departments or as a manager, you have to be at least 18 years old.
Dick's Spring Golf is known to sometimes hire 16- and 17-year-olds as seasonal workers around major holidays. Employees under the age of 18 cannot work in footwear, golf, or in the lodge, due to gun regulations.
Dick's Sporting Goods offers a basic benefits package that includes health care, competitive pay, college tuition assistance, and retirement planning. The availability of benefits depends on whether you are a full- or part-time employee.
All Dick's Sporting Goods teammates receive:
Professional training programs
Performance-based pay increases
Teammate-only discounts and sales
DailyPay, a customizable payday option
Benefits for salaried and full-time hourly Dick's Sporting Goods teammates include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance coverage
Short- and long-term disability
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Paid parental leave
Leaves of absence
Vacation and personal days
529 college savings plan
Adoption assistance
Additionally, salaried teammates are eligible for tuition reimbursement
Seven paid holidays
Benefits for part-time hourly Dick's Sporting Goods teammates include:
Short-term disability
Term life insurance
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Dental coverage
529 college savings plan
Leaves of absence
Premium pay for select working holidays
The dress code at Dick's Sporting Goods is activewear for all retail positions and business casual for corporate and management positions. Bottoms are required to be black, and tops are required to be white, with the logo of a brand sold by Dick's.
Cashiers can wear leggings, sweat pants, or yoga pants, so long as they are black. Cashiers can also dress in golf attire. For men, this means golf pants or long shorts and a polo shirt. For women, this means a golf skirt or long golf shorts with a polo cut-off or short-sleeved shirt. Closed-toed shoes are required across all departments.
Dick's Sporting Goods has recently lifted its rule against tattoos and piercings, as long as they aren't inappropriate. Unnatural hair dye colors must be approved by the manager.
The hiring process at Dick's Sporting Goods is straightforward and takes between one to two weeks for most retail positions and two to six weeks for management and corporate positions. It involves an application and an interview.
To get started, visit Dick's Sporting Goods' online career center. Next, create an account and agree to an arbitration agreement. From there, you can upload your resume, or link to your LinkedIn profile. There is also an option to manually enter all of your resume information.
The application will also ask you some general questions, such as why you want to work there. We recommend researching Dick's Sporting Goods and using information about the company in your answer.
For some positions, you might be asked to take an online assessment, which could take up to 45 minutes. After you apply, your profile will be reviewed by a Dick's team member, and they'll be in touch within a week if interested.
Be prepared for at least one 30 minute interview. For management or corporate positions, anticipate up to four interviews. To prepare, familiarize yourself with behavioral-based interviewing. Be ready with specific examples that reflect the key requirements for the role.
For a retail position, expect the following questions:
What can you tell us about Dick's Sporting Goods?
Tell us about yourself.
Why do you want to work for Dick's Sporting Goods?
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
How would you deal with an upset customer?
Why should we hire you?
Here are some questions you could ask during a Dick's Sporting Goods interview:
What do you like best about working here?
How would you describe your ideal candidate for this position?
What about this position is the most important?
How would you measure my success and what could I do to succeed in your expectations?
Which part of the position has the steepest learning curve? What can I do in order to get up to speed quickly?
What opportunities will I have to learn and grow?
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