Working at CDW Corp. in Chicago, IL: 12 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Chicago, IL Area

"Every position at CDW is a sales position. If you do not want to be a seller, do not look at CDW. They are excellent at delivering product. They are working hard to become a services business too. Unfortunately, they do not focus on customer service over customer sales. Engineers are financially motivated to be fast ."

"I entered CDW as a brand manager. My wife and brother-in-law started in the sales academy. CDW is a great early career job. If you do not have experience in marketing, sales, or technology there is ample opportunity to grow and learn. They are flexible when it comes to your personal life (i.e. taking kids to the doctor) which makes up for some other challenges. Overall the employees and work culture are great. The reason I cannot provide a five star recommendation is internal politics and low pay commensurate with the industry. If you are not 'in the club" it is very difficult to advance in your department. You also work with a lot of big tech companies and realize quickly you are making 60% of what they make for the same work. If CDW improves their salaries/benefits they would become a top tier employer in my book."

"I worked for CDW as an automation engineer."

"I've worked for CDW since 2010. They have always been a fair and level-headed company. Their benefits are good, and internal promotion is a regular occurrence. The engineering culture is great, and there are lots of smart, kind, and helpful people to work with. However, since going public, there have been some annoying company decisions in the interest of the stockholders."

"I have worked for CDW for 8+ years and have found it to be a rewarding experience. It has allowed many people to grow in their careers."

"CDW Corp is a good company to work for."

"CDW is the best Inside Sales business model in the business."

"Great company to work for. Great opportunities to build on hard work. Quality products and excellent resources."

"Wish I didn't leave."

What do you like about working at CDW Corp.?

"Great work and life balance, great training program, pretty cool culture."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Go government, don't go SMB!"

What don't you like about working at CDW Corp.?

"Management sometimes seems to forget reality the longer they're in their position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep in touch with how business really works and not how you want it to work."

"Fast Paced IT Sales Roller Coaster"

What do you like about working at CDW Corp.?

"Corporate Culture and Management"

What don't you like about working at CDW Corp.?

"We are selling product in a very comditized market that has room for large development but is very cyclical"