Hot Topic Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 2,273 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.

Work wellbeing score is Above average, 73 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work

Above average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work

Average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work

Above average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress

Average

About the company

CEO
Steve Vranes
74%
approve of Steve Vranes's performance

Founded
1989
Company size
5,001 to 10,000
Revenue
Hidden by employer
Industry
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Headquarters
City of Industry, CA
Link
Hot Topic website

Voted one of the top 25 retailers to work for two years in a row, Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy is the foundation of your success. You will be given the opportunity to bring in new and innovative perspectives to contribute to the continued success of our business. We foster a welcoming space where you can be who you are and love what you do!

When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join a creative group of ind...

When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join a creative group of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best retail experience through our product, customer service, and connection to our brand. With talent from all over, we’ve brought in the best of the best to achieve this common goal.

Work doesn't have to feel like work here at HT! Learn more about our current opportunities and how you can become apart of the fandom at workatht.com.

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Salaries

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Benefits

Employees at Hot Topic have reported receiving these benefits. They will vary by role and location.

Employee discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

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Rating overview

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Reviews

Sale in Poolesville, MD

on February 12, 2022

Easy job with minimum hours

The job itself is easy and it’s a nice environment to work in, not very stressful and simple tasks to pass the day. However you are working with a lot of teenagers which can be annoying and the hours can be anything from once a week to 5 days a week depending on the time of year.

Assistant Store Manager in Christiansburg, VA

on December 8, 2023

Compensation was abysmal

Management team in store was fantastic as we our partners at other stores. It’s a fun environment, however, the company likes to use pop culture to pretend it cares about its employees, all while pay was at extremely low rates, usually minimum wage, for staff. Managers were often making .50 to a dollar more, with a significant increase in responsibility and little to no ability to move into othe...

Assistant Store Manager in Nashville, TN

on December 4, 2023

Fun Retail Job

Out of all the other retailers I have worked for, Hot Topic was the best in terms of a fun environment and great employee discounts (40% off). The pay was below average. If you were a sales associate, your weekly hours were a hit or miss. Some weeks sales associates would work 3 hours. 3-hour shifts were very common.

Key Holder in Aurora, IL

on December 2, 2023

Bad

You’re underpaid, overworked, and disrespected. Unattainable KPIs, management on power trips, and the most unprofessional work environment on the planet.

Sales Associate in Albuquerque, NM

on November 30, 2023

Fun, but has little room to grow.

It's fun, but you rarely get hours. Most I've seen a sales associate get was 25 hours. They keep you at minimum wage and the hardest part was dealing with management; everything else was relatively simple and easy.

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Questions and answers

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Interview insights

Insights from 1.2K Indeed users who have interviewed with Hot Topic within the last 5 years.

Favorable experience

Interview is easy

Process takes about a day or two

Interview Questions

Are comfortable with repetition. Can you lift 50 lbs and easily go up and down stairs?

Are comfortable with repetitio...

Shared on October 17, 2021

They asked what my interests were and why I wanted to work there and of course the normal interview questions like "where do you see yourself in 5 years" things like that and the manager was really understanding and she listened to me

They asked what my interests w...

Shared on July 15, 2020

Willingness to work OT of needed ability to follow direction per supervisoe willingness to be crosstrained in other other areas

Willingness to work OT of need...

Shared on March 22, 2020

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