General Mills Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Great Company. Great compensation."

"Outstanding place to start your career with challenging projects."

What do you like about working at General Mills?

"Very organized thought process from strategy to execution. Smart people, big focus on anticipating issues and being proactive - which I liked."

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

"Mills isn't for everyone ... if you like to think through issues strategically, enjoy collaboration and team work - this is your place and I would try to stay as long as you can in your career. They will reward you with excellent work."

What don't you like about working at General Mills?

"Sometimes innovation seemed insulated from market trends and was slow to react to trends."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue the great work in delivering new products to market. I have noticed and am starting to buy your products again (i.e. gluten free, low sugar, chex mix)."

"Amazing company and enjoyed the time I spent with the organization."

What do you like about working at General Mills?

"I like developing others to achieve great results and the autonomy that I have with leading my department."

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

"I would let them know to be brief and concise in communication while making sure to highlight their strengths and how they relate to the position they are applying for."

What don't you like about working at General Mills?

"There is nothing that I would say that I do not like about my company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would say: Lead by example. Execute with excellence. A great leader knows the way, shows the way and challenges their people. A great leader carries water and provides the necessary tools for their people to complete their jobs."

"Yoplait is a wonderful company to work for as a Digital Media Coordinator."

What do you like about working at General Mills?

"There were many perks for working for such a large company like Yoplait, especially being underneath the General Mills corporate umbrella. My co-workers were energetic and friendly, and the environment was professional, neat and organized. Overall, the company had a great atmosphere and great working environment."

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

"Be very professional and friendly to everyone you encounter. Associates from this company have more than likely been employed for a long time. I'm not saying there's ever a time to NOT be polite to someone, but everyone within the company knows someone who could put in a good word for you."

What don't you like about working at General Mills?

"The Digital Media Coordinator position that I was hired for was an experiment. Management wanted to try a new means of training associates through digital media, and I was hired in as the first attempt of leading the training department in that direction. The job was difficult because the computer's hardware was not up to speed with Graphic Design standards, and the company couldn't afford the position after a year which lead to me being laid off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest management takes a little more time in researching a position before it is open within the company. This would better help prepare them for the financial, and equipment preparations needed to fulfill the position's needs."

What do you like about working at General Mills?

"Confidence that I was sell high quality and helping customers."

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

"Be yourself and stay open minded so soak up as much knowledge you can. Be ready to learn the corporate style of the industry."

What don't you like about working at General Mills?

"Sometimes it was too large and creative to get noticed."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Closer communication, continued training and employee contributions for success and growth."

"Great products and ability to help customers make profits."

What do you like about working at General Mills?

"Selling high quality products at a premium price to help customers generate maximum profits."

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

"Stay open minded and be prepared to join the corporate atmosphere. Be ready to learn new things and assist customers."

What don't you like about working at General Mills?

"Occasionally there was too much of the corporate atmosphere and steered away from the customer focus."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Use the knowledge and experience of fellow employees that can contribute success for fellow teammates."

"Great company, great talent, very competitive compensation"

"General Mills was a fantastic company to work for, with incredible people. The organization was very focus on your learning and development and even promoted cross-functional moves for top talent. As big as General Mills is, the organization was still able to treat you like a small company that should tremendous appreciation and support throughout your entire career."

"I've worked with General Mills for a small amount of time, but while there it has been a great learning experience."