This company needs some work. - Anonymous employee Sears Employee Review

2.0
22 Feb 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are a lot of exceptional people working for this company. A lot of people will push for the best in everything that they do. They have good health benefits, vacation, 401k, dental.

Cons

This company is going through some major growing pains. Many stores have grown complacent and have lost sight of all their processes, the corporation is pushing for these processes to be streamlined and straightened out with quarterly inspections. People are promoted to fill positions and aren't given the proper training needed to be responsible in their jobs.

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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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