The Qualities We Look For
What makes a great company is great people. We’re confident that our business strategy is sound. We have an eye for the fashions our customers seek. But it’s not the fabric or style of the garment that makes the strategy—it’s the people. All of us working together—in merchandising, product design, supply chain, technology services, store management, human resources, marketing, finance and loss prevention—make our strategies come to life.

We start by hiring and retaining the best talent in the industry. We look for people who possess the skills needed to handle the responsibilities of each position. We offer on-the-job training to help prepare associates to handle key job requirements. For management positions, we look for people who have the ability to hit the ground running on each position’s key requirements.

Just as important as the requirements of each specific job are the skill sets we look for in every potential Charming Shoppes associate. These skills are supportive of our shared values. Our Company’s associates use these skill sets to contribute to the success of the entire organization. We look for people with strengths in five core areas:

• Teamwork—the ability to communicate and work well with others
• Strategic thinking—the ability to analyze issues and work toward solutions
• Customer service—the ability to provide service that exceeds our customers’ expectations
• Integrity—a personal commitment to honesty, accountability and respect for others
• Results orientation—a commitment to and passion for delivering superior work

Retail is a highly competitive and demanding environment. Charming Shoppes needs smart, strategic thinkers who are driven to excel. We work hard. We value commitment and enthusiasm. If you have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, a confident self-image and an interest in the retail business, we are one of the top companies to consider when looking for a successful career.