CDW Reviews

Pros

The compnay is good I like it

Cons

Lots of cold calling to do

Pros

Large multi-national company that is growing and outpacing their competitor's growth, many geographical locations allow for movement, excellent leadership and focus on coworkers, excellent reputation with customers.

Cons

As a sales-first company, most of the non-sales focused roles are limited to the offices in and around the HQ in Chicago, IL. This limits the opportunities for non-sales roles in regional offices.

Pros

Great culture Very good training program

Cons

Pay is very minimal Tough first few months

Pros

Very flexible, good leadership and vast resources to help you succeed

Cons

With any large company, you'll need to really work hard at the beginning to set yourself up for the best career path

Pros

Very social environment and a lot of opportunities to get in front of parters and network. There are always events and happy hours to go to and there are select groups of good people here! Account Representatives go through an awesome training program and are given books of business.

Cons

Bro culture. You can only build your book so much based on government contracts among other limitations. The common saying is “just give it two years, drink the Kool-Aid and you’ll be happy”. Obviously instantaneous gratification is not realistic in most jobs that are worth it, but seeing is believing and some people just don’t see the same results even if they do all of the same things. Horrible time off... and package benefits, compared to other “leading” companies.

Advice to Management

If you have to tell people to “Drink the Kool-Aid” there’s probably a reason why they don’t want to in the first place. Time is what is most valuable to a lot of people. People are not robots, they have families and friends that they would also like to spend time with!

Pros

When I started working at CDW I noticed how long many people at CDW has been here for. Everyone said to me CDW is not a place you just stay at for a couple years, it is a place you grow your career. After being at CDW for a year I now completely understand. The leaders here are open to any and all ideas no matter what level of the company you are. I feel respected and encouraged everyday by my coworkers. I never saw... myself as someone who left work and continuously wanted to talk about it, but that is me now. I tell my family, my friends etc constantly about the incredible support I have had since beginning at CDW. CDW truly is one of the best places you could work.

Cons

There needs to be a quicker transition from contractor to full-time. I have never heard if any company of this size hiring so many people on a contractor basis. I know CDW is losing valuable talent because of it.

Pros

okay place to work flexible schedule

Cons

promoting people who have no experience

Pros

many opportunities for advancement great training many networking opportunities

Cons

strong party culture, especially for new sales agents