satisfied employee - Specialist Sears Employee Review

3.0
Jun 20, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company rewards merit, so there's lots of room for advancement for people who buckle down and get things done. The company prides itself on innovation, so the technology is cutting edge and exciting to work on. Plus the discounts on sporting goods were hard to beat.

Cons

The expectations are very high. It's not a place for people who want to coast through their career. Slackers have a hard time getting ahead. As an example, one of my co-workers was caught stealing from the till. They literally walked her out of the building in front of the customers and every body else. It was awesome.

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Cons

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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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