Michael's Arts and Crafts Employer Reviews

I enjoyed the people I worked with at this store, but it was also very stressful, because management was so overworked. They were always in terrible moods and upset or arguing with each other. The customers and product was enjoyable though. I didn't hate the job, it was just stressful.

This was a retail position I had maintained on and off since high school. I was primarily a cashier with Michael's and was promoted to assistant head cashier. I had helped open two different stores in my time with them.

Only a part-time position. Run the register and the best part is intermigle (talking) with the customers. We have a new store manager and things have changed, some for the better and some for the bad. My co-workers did feel like family but recently there are so many new faces and hard to get to know anyone.

If you are looking for customers from all types of backgrounds and hobby ventures then you will not be disappointed working here.

Performed monetary transactions; assisted customers in discrepancies; priced and restocked items. Interaction with customers and associates improved my communication and interpersonal skills.

Overall a good place to work. I have been given good reviews and also advanced in the company before reorganization.

A typical day was busy - lots of variety for most roles. I learned the framing department and really enjoyed the process of creating a picture from start to finish.
The management team I worked for was fun and fair. My co-workers were fun but got work done. Everyone pitched in and helped each other.
The hardest part of the job was upset customers who – more...  didn't understand the discount coupon wording.
The most enjoyable was the creativity. – less

It is a really fun place to work at and the people are awesome. The pay is not that great and neither are the hours

A typical day at work includes; cleaning up the store, putting away merchandise from registers, cashiering when needed, and helping costumers find their project needs. I learned more about costumer service and how to use their electronic cash registers. My managers were amazing, they were willing to work with your schedules and my co-workers were very – more...  accepting. The hardest part of the job was learning where all the merchandise was located in the store (what isle, etc.). The most enjoyable part of the job was being able to make the demo arts and crafts to promote them to costumers. – less

I enjoyed working at Michael's and doing a job i have never done. I enjoyed the job and learning the new skills!

When I first started working here it seemed like a good place to be. The hours seemed plentiful, everyone seemed nice, and it looked like a place I could really apply myself in. Then as time moved on, I found myself noticing certain things. Like how the schedules never quite stayed the same for most people, and how hours were constantly canceled and – more...  moved around. How upper tier management enjoyed breathing down people's necks and seemed to feel that a heavy hand and condescending attitude would yield better results. Or the fact that this place had a high turnover rate. Now, my review isn't indicative of the company as a whole, but merely the store I am/was at. Things could be (and I hope) different at other locations. My co-workers are actually very nice and well adjusted individuals save for the occasional outburst (totally understandable). I would however like to add that on the plus side this job provides a large amount of free time, and isn't too demanding on the off hours. Surprisingly enough, one of my biggest joys is actually helping people on the sales floor by providing a personalized experience based on their needs. – less

Reviewed with management the tasks for the day.
Learned how to set up displays, change signage, pricing, labeling according to the store standards.
I loved our management team, they were understanding, caring, compassionate, and reasonable.
I loved the team I started out with. It was a family unit, and everyone looked out for each other, and we had – more...  fun too.
The hardest part of my job, was to time manage tasks while dealing with customers.
Since I design and make jewelry, the I loved working in the beading department, and helping customers with their questions. – less

I was very appreciative that after I lost my last job and was unemployed for quite some time that the store manager recognized that and I had the capability to work and gave me a chance to show I can do whatever needs to be done.

A lot of different things to do, every day was a different job but, every week had the same routine. The store was a great environment for people of all ages, everyone would leave the store happy. Everyone worked together as one and took care of the tasks as they were given. It could get pretty busy as well as messy but with great teamwork it wasn't – more...  anything that couldn't be handled. – less

Michaels Arts and Crafts is a great place to work. Basic retail assignments, help customers, cashier, stock, and maintain store appearance. The store policies have changed quite a bit since 2006 when I was initially hired, but rules are rules and you'll be required to follow policy where ever you go in a corporation.

I worked for Michaels for 3 years and was able to move up in "rank" fairly quickly and had enough hours to somewhat live on, although raises were fairly low but we got one every year. And when I moved from Arizona to Florida it was very easy to transfer stores.

This was a very easy and unstressful place to work. Everyone was very friendly--even the customers.

The Company was focused on Excellent Customer Service which made it easier to do my job as this is always my main focus. Excellent opportunities within the Company for Advancement along with Training Programs. Excellent Medical/Health Benefits for Full-time Employees. Company supplied wide variety of products to suit most customers needs, good promos – more...  and sales on products to make it more affordable. – less

I was only a seasonal employee at Michaels, but I really enjoyed each shift I was assigned to. The staff were very supportive and friendly. There was always a positive atmosphere and accepting. The two managers played their part superbly, being both supportive but clear of the expectations of the staff.

I started as temporary seasonal and worked my way up to lead sales. I had to wait 8 months to get my benefits package. When it came time for my manager to help me sign up for them she ended up looking up her own and never signed me up for mine. I liked being around the crafts.