Great Learning Experience for a Short Term - Manager Sears Employee Review

2.0
8 Dec 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

big company, a lot of resources, can work on a lot of cool projects, you are put in positions when you are NOT ready so can learn a lot, a lot of smart people,

Cons

dis-function, dis-organize, owner just want to sell the company peace by peace so no long term vision - everything is about short term (six weeks) result, avg turnover is 16 months, a lot of unnecessary meeting and politics, rarely promote and raise salary for internal people (only when you treat that you are leaving or move to another team within company)

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Good team and good compensation

Cons

The contract is only for 30 days, so it needs to be renewed every month, and we always lose access during the process. This creates some uncertainty for us.

4.0
19 Jun 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working at Sears allowed us to develop strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills in a retail environment. We gained experience assisting customers, handling transactions, managing merchandise, and working as part of a team to meet sales and operational goals. The position also helped us improve time management, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and coworkers.

Cons

One challenge of working at Sears was managing periods of high customer traffic, which could be stressful and demanding. We occasionally faced difficult customer interactions, changing sales expectations, and the need to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, retail schedules often required evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, which could affect our work-life balance.

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