Work extremely hard but learn a lot... - Anonymous employee Sears Employee Review

3.0
16 Jun 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are many smart people (but it differs wildly based on the department) and it's a great place to get retail experience for all sorts of products. They physical location is a nice place to work.

Cons

A lot of fire drills, and very aggressive deadlines lead to less-than-ideal project rollouts. There are many IT issues that regularly impact ability to get work done. Overlapping functions across departments create political battles. Compensation OK but benefits are really horrible.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good team and good compensation

Cons

The contract is only for 30 days, so it needs to be renewed every month, and we always lose access during the process. This creates some uncertainty for us.

4.0
19 Jun 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
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Pros

Working at Sears allowed us to develop strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills in a retail environment. We gained experience assisting customers, handling transactions, managing merchandise, and working as part of a team to meet sales and operational goals. The position also helped us improve time management, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and coworkers.

Cons

One challenge of working at Sears was managing periods of high customer traffic, which could be stressful and demanding. We occasionally faced difficult customer interactions, changing sales expectations, and the need to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, retail schedules often required evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, which could affect our work-life balance.

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