Great if you want to be around Art, not so great if you dont care. - Human Resources Sotheby's Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Work around priceless pieces of art, have week off between Christmas and New Years. Able to travel to multiple global locations. They pay for your phone bill and have a large department budget

Cons

Low pay for admins and non specialist departments. They take advantage of those who love Art by paying them below market value. Low bonuses/raises, low match, no commuting benefit, Have to wear black a lot, and no workplace flexibility. I wouldn't want to work in HR currently as the tunover rate is astounding.

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You get to understand the various sub art markets and which auction houses are able to better sell an artist or style.

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