Sears is a decent place to work - Anonymous employee Sears Employee Review

3.0
25 Sept 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Most of the time Sears is flexable with work schedules. I have been able to get a masters degree and undergrad. degree while working for this company. The company also gives you latitude to learn the job and make some mistakes without getting rid of a person.

Cons

The downside is that it seems that the company is not focused on the customer at all times. In fact, the corporate office feels that they are the client to the stores in the field. That is so backwards. It seems that they are trying to catch someone doing something wrong instead of trying to teach them the right way to do something. Also, they give too much work and not enough time or resources to complete everything that needs to be done.

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5.0
10 June 2026
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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 June 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
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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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