Epitec reviews

*ENTRY-level job but with expectations of a MID-SENIOR level job* With that said, one of the biggest fails of the company is their turnover rate. They will tell you during your interview, training, and even when you're employed that "recruiting is not for everyone". Statement is partially true, but it does feel like at times that it's a facade to their ridiculous turnover rate. Every time they brought in new employees, 1-2 would be let go- seemed almost routine. They will NOT let you know the reasoning of you being let- some "HR rule". So you'll leave wondering what happened and will never be given a chance to do better or plain out acknowledging your mistake (if any) to do better as an employee to grow whether its with them or the next company. The role is more of a sales role as it is VERY numbers oriented. That will determine your success rate, how much $$ you make, and how long you'll stay with the company. If you're more of a quality vs quantity person, then don't work here. You'll be expected to submit candidates that you know won't succeed in that role in order to hit your numbers. It'll save you in the beginning but when that candidate ends up backing out , quitting in the middle of their contract job then you'll be questioned as to why you didn't screen them well enough. Seems like a set up for failure? They are known to give you a "promotion" with a title change (something including a lead/management title) and a small pay bump just to keep you biting. Just a title, be aware of that. The base pay for a salary is quite low. Their selling point for you to make more money is by placing more people (getting people jobs). Sure, work hard and you make more money right? True... to an extent. It'll take you months... maybe a year plus before you can even start making commission (reasonable amount). Even then, the % of commission you make is barely anything. It's just dependent on how you are set up, the customer you support and the pay of these positions are HUGE determining factors on your pay. Sure there are bonuses, gift cards, incentives here and there to weigh out the low base pay... but not good enough. The company tries to make a lot of changes to improve, which is fine... if they stick with it. Communication and consistency is weak here, especially between the corporate and branch office. One day you'll be expected to follow the new, the next it'll go back to the old. It'll be a roller coaster ride with this company. Buckle up for the sharp turns and high drops. Like I said, decent entry-level job... but not a career.

Let me create an introduction to what I am about to share with you. Are you ready? Okay. This is by far the most corrupt, greedy, and mind-boggling company I have ever worked for. Now that I have gotten that out there to you, let's begin by delving into what makes this company really that bad. First of all, they have a knack for firing people for whatever reasons they see fit. I have worked here for just under a year now and have seen at least well over 50 people come and go for various reasons and I do understand that some of those "disappearances" are considered voluntary, but overall, when you have at least 50+ people in less than a year leave either voluntary or involuntary, that usually denotes a cultural issue with the company as a whole. When you start working here, it will most likely be your first opportunity to work in a corporate environment and Epitec makes it so by having guidelines on who they hire and don't hire (0 - 1 year of experience in a sales/ marketing role is fine but more than that and they will probably overlook your resume as being too experienced). Next, like stated in the pros, you will make many friends that are roughly around the same age as you and once again this is made artificially so as they do not hire anybody over a certain age so don't expect to see many 30 something people roaming the halls, as they won't be found. But coming back to my point, you will make friends, and will have some great experiences with them, in the occasional happy hours that the company likes to throw for God only knows what reasoning, but and this is a huge but, DO NOT get close to any of them, as you will be sadly disappointed by the eventual outcomes. Like stated, I have seen 50+ people come and go, including many friends with whom I've shared personal things with. It can be compared to any slasher movie where the movie starts off with a big, solid group of friends who throughout the run time of the film become less and less, succumbing to the killer/ monster archetype until there is just you, wondering when your time will come as well. I can't tell you how many times I have looked over my soldier expecting today to be the day. Its nerve wracking, absolutely insane to constantly wonder when you will be getting that email from management, or the tap on the shoulder from one of the HR Lackey's just "following orders". You will also be expected to live up to crazy metrics in order to keep your job from week to week. Most people don't live up to these stats that they want all employees to follow, but nonetheless they are their and you will be thinking about them every single day while you are working here. Oh and if you are not living up to the metrics, then you will be asked quite often, "If you like your position here?" and will be told my personal favorite, "Your numbers are looking a bit low, would you have time to come in over the weekend, stay late every single day this period?" Needless to say, work/ life balance is nonexistent in this corporate wasteland of an office, and you will not be compensated for any of the work you do beyond 40 hours so enjoy that thought while you are in an empty office on a Saturday morning/ afternoon. Also, and this has always bothered me, but all of management will frequently swear blithely like they are talking about the weather at any point in a given day. I don't know if this is to seem hip like the one college professor who would swear throughout lecture or what, but it's pretty bizarre. Now I know we are all adults but whatever happened to professionalism and knowing what to say and when to say it type of thing?! Also, there will be plenty of inappropriate jokes at every meeting and instance where management will interact with the rest of the staff. Also and I must point this out because it seems a bit odd to me but for a minority owned company that celebrates that fact and relishes to make it known quite often, there are very few "minorities" in the company headquarters and in the executive management and account management team. Just a bit peculiar to me. I could go on and on about why this company is basically a joke but I digress. If you are looking for a company to settle into and grow roots into, then please take my advice and move on to a different company as the concepts of stability and growth have never existed in this company. I wish you luck in your career searches.