Pros
ConAgra is a large enough company that the glass ceiling is just not as prominant in terms of advancement possibilities, given an acceptable level of job performance, qualifications, and desire. From my experience, a valued employee who contributes is taken care of while the underperformers or malcontents are shown the door. There are a vast number of locations including corporate offices, plants, sales locations, etc. The company does a good job of promoting from within as much as possible. Compensation in line with others in area.
Cons
There has been significant turmoil over stock price, layoffs, etc in the past year. Many people feel they are being unfairly treated, but in all honesty, the few positions eliminated were either overstaffed to begin with or jobs that can be outsourced much more efficiently. Much of the downsizing was done by not hiring for open positions. Stock price has been dropping over the past 18 months, however, this has not affected the general workforce so far. Mainly hurt those with options that are now far underwater. Other than HQ in Omaha, and smaller offices in Chicago and Minneapolis, the majority of positions are located in manufacturing facilities. Most of these locations are in extremely small towns in the middle of nowhere. For certain people this is great, for others you will feel like you are cut off from the rest of the world. I also think that having a ConAgra position on your resume is a negative if applying for a position at other food manufacturers.
