Great Place to Start - Visual Merchandising JCPenney Employee Review

4.0
18 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Visual Merchandising was an interesting place to start a retail career. I learned a lot about getting the store ready for weekly sales and promotions. I also learned how to place weekly radio and print ads that came from corporate. Great place to learn and get your feet wet.

Cons

Money was always a sore spot. They did not pay the best, but they also were not the worst. Lower end of the pay scale for both starting and pay raises.

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
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Pros

laid back work environment for a college student

Cons

salary stayed the same throughout the years

5.0
4 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If you like working early morning hours and getting off early in the afternoon (which I do) this is a great part-time job. I was a college student when I worked here so it worked perfectly with my schedule. The pay is pretty decent and the people you work with are friendly.

Cons

Only real downside is that it's retail. You're going to run into some rude customers from time to time. There's always work to do and not enough time given to do it sometimes. But as long as you work hard and managers see that you're trying your best there isn't too much pressure put on you.

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