Best for students or anyone who want a small part time job. - Anonymous employee Sears Employee Review

3.0
Aug 5, 2008
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There aren't too many Best reasons to work for Sears . It was nice to meet new people and see new faces while working there . I like how they'll give their own employees the opportunity for a higher position before hiring someone else outside of the building . Scheduling was sometimes nice with getting off early but sometimes you got stuck with staying later than you thought because of new tasks to finish up . It's a good job for people that only want to work part time while going to school or to work another job . .

Cons

The pay is a big downside of Sears . When I first started the pay was a little bit above minimum wage but not that much . So if you only work about 20 - 25 hours per week your check was ugly . Then they love to hire you part time but you end up working full time hours but you're not receiving any of the benefits that full time employees receive such as paid time off . After working a year you only get a 10 cent raise . They barely wanted to give you time off when you ask for it.

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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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