Assistant Store Manager who sees the bright future ahead. - Assistant Store Manager Sears Employee Review

4.0
Oct 7, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

If you work hard and excel at what you do, you can and will advance. They are usually fair-handed with promotions and recognition of good results. They are very, very understanding when you need time off for family or personal issues, more than any employer I have ever heard of.

Cons

It takes 18-24 months in salaried management to advance. This may be to the benefit of many who are thrown into jobs unprepared, but to those who can adapt well to changing environments and situations, it seems like a restraint on much of the competent management within Sears Holdings.

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Cons

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4.0
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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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