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      Sotheby's reviews

      2.5

      21% would recommend to a friend

      (650 total reviews)

      Charles F. Stewart

      12% approve of CEO

      23% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Sotheby's has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 650 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sotheby's employee rating is 29% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      650 reviews
      3.0
      Mar 20, 2013

      Good place to learn and work

      Administrator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      If you want to work hard and learn then it is a good place to work. The people are great, but you have to make an effort. When it comes to the art there is always an opportunity to talk to a specialist and get more information.

      Cons

      Many employees feel dissatisfied with their ability to advance. While others move forward or are promoted, some employees feel forgotten about or strung along and there isn't too much of an effort from management to explain why.

      4.0
      Mar 10, 2013

      Working to improve

      Post sale manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Peers are interesting, collaborative and great to work with. Middle management is progressive and wants the best for their teams. The company is working hard to be a better place to work.

      Cons

      Many people at the top are "lifers" and because opportunities within the industry are perceived as limited, the default is to protect your position rather than mentor and grow upcoming talent. Compensation ranges and breakpoints are not transparent.

      1.0
      Mar 5, 2013

      Too much home grown talent

      Senior vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Interesting industry. Fast paced and very exciting at times.

      Cons

      Top down management approach is extreme. Group think is very common. Creative thinking is not nurtured.

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