Met some very smart, hard-working yet fun-loving people and learned a great deal about corporate recruiting. - Anonymous employee Sallie Mae Employee Review

4.0
9 Oct 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great work/life balance, loved the corporate cafeteria and on-site gym

Cons

There wasn't much room for advancement in the recruiting department due to the structure, but I probably would have had room to grow in other areas of HR if I had wanted to and the layoff didn't occur.

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5.0
9 June 2026
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Pros

The work culture is quite chill and results-focused. The office space is also quite decent.

Cons

Being a bank, it’s highly regulated so everything we do must go through a thorough compliance review.

5.0
22 June 2026
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Pros

The biggest pros for me are the people and the opportunities for growth. The culture is very team-oriented, and there’s a genuine willingness to support one another and see each other succeed. I also appreciate that the company is open to trying new approaches and evolving how we work, which creates meaningful opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and continue developing professionally.

Cons

One area for improvement would be system modernization, as updates and enhancements can be slow and sometimes create inefficiencies in day-to-day work. Additionally, communication across departments during issues or changes could be more consistent and timely to ensure teams are fully informed and able to respond effectively.

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