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Universal Music Group reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,185 total reviews)
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Sir Lucian Grainge

76% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Universal Music Group has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Universal Music Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0
Jun 24, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

MY ADVICE: Come in knowing what you want out of it, and figure out where you would fit in. You also have to be able to foresee cutbacks, because you never know if you will be next. Don't put all of your cards out on the table at once. I pay very close attention to those above me and from what I've seen, it seems appropriate to give minimum information about your connections and capabilities, but not TOO much. -It is a very relaxed environment - Once in a while, you may come across people worth having a productive conversation with.

Cons

- There is a lack of structure - Don't expect to know what is happening with the higher-ups, even on a minimal level, because they won't tell you, although this could affect your standing with the music industry, which is in not so great shape at the moment. - I find out more about what happens here on the web than I do by its workers. - I learned more about marketing by using GOOGLE at home, not from those above me. Sometimes there is a hesitancy to share REAL tips that can serve as useful. I think this may have to do with people being in fear of losing their jobs and general competition.

5.0
May 17, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Listen to great music which you got to be part of selling Concerts are a great perk Great co-workers Upper management listens to all levels of employees ideas - they may not use the idea, but they at least listen. President of company knows everyone and takes an interest which I think is outstanding! Just a fun business to work in - it makes it not feel like work!

Cons

Long hours A lot of work events Too many layoffs - not Universal's fault as much as lack of music sales and illegal downloading Not a lot of cons in my book - I didn't mind long hours and work events when you enjoy what you do

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