Borders Employee Reviews for General Manager

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General Managers at Borders give their company a 4.5 out of 5.0, while the average rating for Borders is 3.8, making them 17% happier than every other employee at Borders and 14% happier than every other General Manager on CareerBliss - the happiest General Managers work for Hollywood Video.

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Average Rating
(based on 1 General Manager Review Rating)
General Manager
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.7 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.8 / 5 Way You Work 4.3 / 5
General Manager
in Chicago, IL

"Financially crippled company that strips those on the front lines"

What do you like about working at Borders?

"The employees are extremely talented and being able to manage such diversity was, by far, the greatest gift. It Added to my professional resume food service (seattles best cafe), gifts & stationary, highly talented leadership and well educated employees."

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

"Make sure you absolutely know the lease expiration date. Chances are they will close the store. Also, make sure there are other stores you can transfer to if they close yours."

What don't you like about working at Borders?

"The lack of support from the District Manager and Zone Manager levels. They were undeniably the most incompetent group of managers in my 18 year professional experience."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Really listen to the field and what they truly need to succeed. Give credit to those who truly give their heart and soul to the team and business. Be willing to compromise."

General Manager
in Westwood, CA

"A very good company to work for"

What do you like about working at Borders?

"It was a challenging interesting job with a different feel each day."

What don't you like about working at Borders?

"They couldn't be as competitive with the compensation."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Work at keeping your best people."

Average Borders Attributes by General Manager

Company Culture
4.8
Growth Opportunities
4.9
People You Work With
4.7
Person You Work For
4.9
Rewards You Receive
3
Support You Get
4.8
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.9
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