Great exposure to business operations and able to move up within company with hard work - Manager Sears Employee Review

4.0
1 Nov 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If one is willing to work hard, there are many opportunities to move up within the company. I started at the lowest level at the call center and had several promotions which were beneficial to my family. Sears is a great job to get some business experience. The benefits are decent.

Cons

The company is split into so many organizations and areas, and these different parts of the company don't do a great job of interacting well with each other to make a cohesive whole that works together. The starting pay is low, but you do have opportunities to move up and get raises if you try for them.

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5.0
10 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
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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