Ryerson reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(439 total reviews)
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Edward Lehner

88% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ryerson has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 439 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ryerson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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439 reviews
1.0
Feb 27, 2015
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Pros

The people really make the days great. Many of the people are fun and very funny happy people. Management was nice. I drove a nicer car than any other employee

Cons

I drove a nicer car than any other employee Sales calls are going to scripts, makes me want to vomit. Don't call an office environment a Sales hub if you make your employees sell using a script. That's not sales! The company is a bunch of tight wads and don't want to pay their employees bonuses. I was a high performing sales person and received a quarterly bonus of exactly 0 dollars (zip, zilch, zero). The bonus system works as such: -You will receive a WHOPPING 1.5% of profit margins on your sales -You will also receive an incentive based on how many calls you make, how close you stay to the script, and new leads. They call the position an inside sales rep in Minneapolis. But if you get the job please understand that you will be called a Call Center Rep. If you look to be working at a telemarketing company then you found it. You will go for weekly reviews of your calls because you are recorded at all times.

5.0
Feb 27, 2015
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Pros

I am a graduate of Ryerson Academy and my time there was very valuable. As part of the training program we had: Immediate immersion in the metals industry Hands on experiences with all aspects of the business (supply chain, operations, sales, etc) Exposure to senior leadership on a regular basis Opportunities to shine as both an individual and a team Broad based training such as negotiations or sales training, as well as individualized development based on aptitude and desire. Excellent work life balance, work ends when you leave work.

Cons

Occasionally there is more hype about a given opportunity or project than warranted. Good general training, but could improve on preparing for what the "real" day to day of your career will be like after graduation. There is a one size fits all pay structure that does not allow for people with more education or experience to negotiate, sort of a "take it or leave it" offer. Concerning for future compensation discussions.

4.0
Feb 26, 2015
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Pros

Estabished Name Positive Reputation Career Advancement Opporutnities Career Enhancement Opportunities Team Atmosphere Locally Postive and Forward-Thinking Vision by Executive Management

Cons

Some employee policies are antiquated and there isn't a space created to challenge or suggest change. Does not promote community service & engagement company wide, but is present in certain markets.

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