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Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers.
Mission: We will do all that we can as a company to promote diversity and inclusion. We will continue to strive to do good, to create a sense of belonging for all, and to be a destination and source of positivity for our employees, our customers, and our community. We will take action ...

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Hot Topic Reviews

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3.5
61%
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Hot Topic CEO Steve Vranes
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    Pros

    It's an amazing environment to be working in.

    Cons

    It's not as much money as I'd hope, but it's good for the time being.

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    Hot Topic Interviews

    Experience
    Positive73%
    Negative10%
    Neutral17%
    Getting an Interview
    In Person44%
    Applied online41%
    Employee Referral9%
    Difficulty
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    1. Sales Associate Interview

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      Application

      I applied in-person. I interviewed at Hot Topic (United States)

      Interview

      Fairly casual, asked mainly questions about product knowledge. Followed up with customer service questions and work schedule expectations. Sometimes asked in for a 2nd interview by another member of management.
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    Hot Topic Awards & Accolades

    • 100 Best Places To Work In Los AngelesBuilt In2023
    • America's Best Employers for New GradsForbes2022

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    Employees rate Hot Topic 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2,031 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

    To get a job at Hot Topic, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Hot Topic and prepare for tough questions.

    Overall, 61% of employees would recommend working at Hot Topic to a friend. This is based on 2,031 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

    73% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Hot Topic as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Hot Topic.

    39% of employees think that Hot Topic has a positive business outlook. This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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