Arrow Electronics Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I worked for Arrow ECS for 3 years and found it to be a sweat shop. There was always tremendous pressure from upper management to accomplish things that just cannot be done. Very hard working company with low pay with little reward and appreciation. Great benefits and direct managers generally have a lot of experience, are very talented, personable, and easy to get along with."

"I have worked for Arrow Electronics for 5 years and it was a good company with good benefits when I joined however top management is not connected with the problems and lack of professionalism of the middle managers; which put high stress on the sales people without providing the resources. Many people is not motivated, due to unattainable sales budgets."

"Not a lot of work outside of work hours."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"Very stable, everyone seems to like what they do. It is a pretty easy pace, without a lot of extra work."

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

"Arrow is looking for quality people - you need to be ready to work, and ready to learn."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"Too slow pace, limited account exposure because of the success I have had with a major account."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep things positive and don't let the tail wag the dog. As a distributor of products from 1200 suppliers, many times the suppliers call the shots, not the customers."

"Work was fun but really slow."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"Some of the work was fun, it gave a new understanding on how computers worked, and it allow me to troubleshoot all sorts of problems that help with my troubleshooting skills."

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

"None, they do not do job interviews, they use a 3 month period to see how good you are, and if they think you are good enough, then they will hire you."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The strict environment, no talking to coworkers unless if it was about work. Managers were always super serious and always look over your shoulder."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Relax, don't micromanage, treat the employees as adults, not kids. And don't use fear to control employees, use rewards."

"Life is one long course of action, this was one step."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"Technology is an exciting industry and I always find a challenge to keep me interested."

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

"I always find that it is best for others to listen to their hearts and not what someone else says or thinks."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"There is always something new to learn and always someone new to teach the new things you have learned."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to the suggestions given to those closest to the action."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The people and team I am part of are the greatest value to me."

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

"Show passion for what you do and a willingness to challenge yourself and others around you."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The levels of bureaucracy and amount of effort it takes to push things through the system."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to your people more and empower people to make decisions without a lot of oversight."

"First 8 years were rewarding, and the last four years have been dismal."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"It has provided me with a paycheck through this difficult Recession."

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

"Research the company. Image is much more important than substance/ability."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The culture has changed to one of IT being a necessary evil."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improve morale by treating employees with respect and dignity. Also, take responsibility for decisions."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The money is great. Getting to the money really sucks."

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

"If you can make 40-60 phone calls a day and want to make some good potential money, do it. If not... RUN!"

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"My bosses are only looking out for what is good for them."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would give regular recognition and feedback to the employees."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"Nice benefits and ability to work from home. It is great to have this freedom."

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

"It is all about networking for this position so knowing people in this industry will help."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The company continues to squeeze as much as they can out of you."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Go back to the basics with what is best for the customer."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"I liked the quality of work and working with my co-workers."

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

"The work is good and the co-workers are great, but do not expect management support."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"Management philosophy and how they reacted to customers and employees."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest management take the time to understand their products."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The industry I worked in was where I desired to be."

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

"It's a good company, they pay well, ask for what you want to be paid."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"Inability for upward mobility created a lack of opportunity for me."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give the employee opportunity for career advancement, training, or certification with the product manufactures."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"I liked the fast paced work environment. Since the team in place was responsible for setting up the branch in the twin cities, we were able to develop the site the way we wanted."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The stocking programs and services available to the customers lagged behind the industry."

"It was a summer internship."

What do you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The people there were great to work with and the company did some interesting work."

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

"Be truthful. Its a great company to work for. Have fun."

What don't you like about working at Arrow Electronics?

"The position I received was not exactly what I wanted to do."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None that I can think of. The internship program was very fun to be a part of."

"It is a decent company with OK experience but need to move on back to the supplier side."