Cengage Learning Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I worked at Cengage for over 7 years and been involved in many of the top projects over the years. I have enjoyed my time here but I am a little dismayed at their treatment of loyal employees and contractors."

"Cengage Learning is a wonderful place to work but they are lacking a career path for their employees. I have seen great talent leave Cengage Learning because they are stagnant in a department and simply desire change or compensation for their knowledge and expertise. Overall Cengage Learning is a great environment, the majority of workers are easy to get along with and the overall experience is worth it."

"Been at CL for over four years, and it has continued to go downhill each year. Academic publishing pays little anyway, but CL is low even for the industry. No bonuses, last summer's bankruptcy filing, and zero autonomy are major contributors to general Belmont/SF displeasure. Huge attrition rate, nearly zero backfill. Those of us doing the work are floundering while the execs whisk several hundred folks off to Kiawah Island for a mandatory week-long brainstorm session. Tough beats."

"I have worked for Cengage Learning for over 10 years now, and have always been directly tied to sales as a rep or a project manager. I was a successful sales rep hitting 2/3 years, and 109% and 101% of goal, and being recognized as Math/Science rep and over all Custom rep of the year.I love the drive to achieve a given number, and I love when I can make numbers speak for themselves. When I hit my goal, it not only benefits me, but my manager, and the company as a whole."

"I was a temp contractor on the job, the assignment has ended. Company has hiring freeze!"

"I have worked at Cengage Learning since August of 2012. In all honesty, this is a great company if you are new to sales. There is an extensive amount of training for individuals who have no familiarity with sales. I would describe it as the perfect entry point into sales if you come from a different background."

"Very sad and disorganized place to work."

What do you like about working at Cengage Learning?

"The work is challenging and ever changing. The company offers generous time off."

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

"Don't go into technical support unless you are able to do the job without training."

What don't you like about working at Cengage Learning?

"Management micro-manages. When an employee thinks outside the box, they are shot down.They describe themselves as innovative, but clearly they are not. If management was not there at all, it would be a decent place to work.The training department is lacking, and very basic. The training is not all encompassing of what you need to do the job, and when you are through with training, they expect you to know the entire job. Mistakes are not tolerated and result in discipline and threats."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get on the same page. Stop stomping on your employees. When you make a mistake, you should be held to the same standard as when your employees make mistakes. This is curently not the case. It makes for a miserable work environment. Also management, do not yell at your employees. That is very unprofessional. Again, if you were held to the same standard you hold your employees to, you would have been fired by now."

What do you like about working at Cengage Learning?

"The technology was good. Technology driven was the good part,"

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

"Be a YES MASTER. Don't suggest any improvements. Go with the flow."

What don't you like about working at Cengage Learning?

"Beurocracy. Extremely slow in taking decisions.Some folks do not see the picture big or small,"

What do you like about working at Cengage Learning?

"Cengage Learning provided me with great career advance opportunities and training. Besides, working in the Higher education industry was highly rewarding since you are providing people with tools to make their lives better."

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

"CL has a great opportunity to grow their digital solutions catalog and be a strong competitor but needs to develop a global strategy to better leverage the company assets worldwide."

What don't you like about working at Cengage Learning?

"Cengage Learning is a wonderful company. I cannot think of any aspect I dislike."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"CL has a great opportunity to grow their digital solutions catalong and be a strong competitor but needs to develop a global strategy to better leverage the company assests"

"It was an exciting satisfying experience."

What do you like about working at Cengage Learning?

"The work is challenging and the initiative critical - that is the environment that is really intriguing to me."

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

"Work hard, listen carefully - maintainyour personal ethics and integrity."

What don't you like about working at Cengage Learning?

"Some of the executive leaders and the decisions they are making do not appear to be in keeping with the mission of the organization."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have provided management with the information needed to make sound decisions and facilitated discussions with the key players to assist in decision making - however, personal and professional agendas seem to prevail."

"Cengage is world class leader, I left there on my own terms and think it is a great company."