Q: Does The Children's Place hire felons?

No, The Children's Place will not hire felons. The HR representative will perform a background check on all applicants and will also contact prior employers for references. Remember to always be honest and straightforward during the hiring process. Lying could come back to haunt you later as the HR representative will likely find out the truth.

Question 1

When was The Children's Place founded?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Place was founded in 1969.

Question 2

How many employees does The Children's Place have?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Place has 2,100 employees.

Question 3

How much money does The Children's Place make?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Place generates $1.6B in revenue.

Question 4

What industry is The Children's Place in?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Place is in the apparel industry.

Question 5

What is The Children's Place's mission?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Place's mission statement is "To be the best specialty retailer of children's apparel and accessories in every neighborhood in which we operate, offering the best value and outstanding customer service every day, while enhancing shareholder value."

Question 6

What type of company is The Children's Place?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Place is a public company.

Question 7

Who are The Children's Place's competitors?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Place competitors include American Eagle Outfitters, Gap Inc., Ascena Retail Group, Nordstrom, Foot Locker, Kohl's, Chico's FAS, Carter's, Aeropostale, Bath & Body Works, Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Walmart, Payless ShoeSource, Victoria's Secret, Gapkids & Baby, RadioShack, Pier 1, Lane Bryant, Aldo.

Question 8

Who works at The Children's Place?

Accepted Answer

V Rajasekaran (CEO/CFO/Exec Dir)

Question 9

Does The Children's Place drug test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The Children's Place drug tests for certain positions. While some employees have claimed that they were not drug tested prior to employment, others have said was a requirement.

While this company may not drug test during the hiring process, The Children's Place does reserve the right to drug test if substance use is suspected.

Question 10

Does The Children's Place hire felons?

Accepted Answer

No, The Children's Place will not hire felons. The HR representative will perform a background check on all applicants and will also contact prior employers for references.

Remember to always be honest and straightforward during the hiring process. Lying could come back to haunt you later as the HR representative will likely find out the truth.

Question 11

How do you answer "why are you interested in working for The Children's Place?"

Accepted Answer

To answer "why are you interested in working for The Children's Place?" you should discuss your interest in the company's training and development opportunities.

The Children's Place wants employees who are ready to grow and learn within the organization. Its mission is to create future leaders from within.

Question 12

How do you write a cover letter for a job at The Children's Place?

Accepted Answer

You write a cover letter for a job at The Children's Place by focusing on your sales skills and experience. The Children's Place wants to make shopping for kid's clothing fast, easy, fun, and affordable.

Question 13

How old do you have to be to work at The Children's Place?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for employment at The Children's Place is 16 years old. For managerial, international, and distribution center positions, the minimum required age is 18 years old.

Entry-level positions are typically hourly positions that are customer-facing. These roles emphasize providing customers with excellent customer service.

Question 14

What benefits does The Children's Place offer?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Place offers benefits to some employees, though these vary by position and location.

Retail benefits include:

Medical insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Employee discounts
401K (with employer matching up to four percent)
Wellness reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Free backup care

Question 15

What is the dress code at The Children's Place?

Accepted Answer

The dress code for The Children's Place is business casual. For sales employees, you are required to provide your own clothing. While it can be casual, graphic tees, branded clothing, or open-toed shoes are not allowed.

Question 16

What is the hiring process at The Children's Place?

Accepted Answer

The hiring process at The Children's Place varies by position and can be quite extensive. The hiring steps include:

Filling out an online application form
Online assessments
Screening process (this is usually done in the form of a phone call)
Initial interview: This is usually done with the hiring manager and an employee at the same level as the position you are applying for
Group interview: This step does not happen for all positions, but may be a possibility, particularly for the retail jobs.

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