Cobalt Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Amazing work ethic, great working directly with the CTO, provided mentorship and support when needed. Worked in a trustworthy environment which allowed me to learn and grow a lot."

"I worked for the company for a little under a year officially, but through contract work for much longer. Unfortunately the job as described when I was brought on was much different than what was expected of me and this cause misunderstanding and friction. Overall I think this company will be successful and most of the folks you will work with are fantastic."

"I've worked for Cobalt Mortgage since 2012. I've found that this was a strong company and had very ethical values. They have just merged with Caliber Home Loans and things to be complicated with little communication between their staff."

"I have worked for cobalt for over a year now and this is a great company for those who enjoy a career where everything is settled. Though for a person like me who likes to move around and up, there are barriers in which I do feel like they make it too difficult to cross."

"Be prepared to be a glorified customer service rep. This company has lots of great employees under their nose, yet they won't let anyone move into a role that is better suited for them and now those employees are leaving. Supervisors act more like babysitters and don't care about employees or morale."

"Good compensation and computer system to work with. Management was not too forthcoming."

"Good environment but low pay"

What do you like about working at Cobalt?

"Not a bad company to work for but will not give you alot of experience"

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

"If you are a expert in your feild you will not get in for they feel you will not be trainable"

What don't you like about working at Cobalt?

"Low pay and no longer a start up environment since they were bought by adp"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Trust your employ's more and take away that stupid esclation system"

"It was a great place to work. The work was fun and the people were engaging."

What do you like about working at Cobalt?

"Interesting work. Think tank style where we could ask and help each other."

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

"This was an entry level position so relax and be yourself."

What don't you like about working at Cobalt?

"There wasn't enough work due to lack of expected growth."

What do you like about working at Cobalt?

"I've been here a long time and I know a lot of people and how our platform works."

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

"Be prepared for the same position for a long time. Only advancement opportunities are managerial."

What don't you like about working at Cobalt?

"There is no appreciation for existing employees. Advancement is non-existent."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make sure we keep our employees happy instead of always finding new ones."

"Good company when private but things are a changing."

What do you like about working at Cobalt?

"The company is pretty innovative in some areas and has a really good sales channel to get their product in the market."

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

"Depending on the department you work in you will either like it a lot or feel like you are a 2nd class citizen. There is huge disparity between groups and leadership styles within each."

What don't you like about working at Cobalt?

"They do not always think things through before they launch a product and there can sometimes be a lot of finger pointing. Some groups do not like to take ownership of issues or the initiative to get things done."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Reward your top performers and make it clear to them that they should be kept. Also, practice what you preach. You spend tons of money on consultants for management training to train front line managers but not many of the things being taught are used in the organization."

What do you like about working at Cobalt?

"I started with Cobalt back in 2003 when we were a very unstable wobbly toddler. We grew into an awkward teenager and then a proud young adult ready to concur the world and we did. We proved ourselves and were bought up by ADP."

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

"Suit up, show up, give it your best and always be honest. If this job is meant to be for you, you will most likely get it and if it is not you are free to pursue your passion."

What don't you like about working at Cobalt?

"I don't like working for a company as large as ADP and I feel my work their is done."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None really.....People don't usually leave companies, they leave bad managers. This is not true in my case."

"Fun environment, not much focus on training."

What do you like about working at Cobalt?

"The company is stable and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The work environment is very nice - great building and prime downtown Seattle location across from the stadiums. The dress is casual which is always a good thing."

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

"Be yourself - don't come in sounding scripted / canned. Have a strong portfolio and be prepared to talk about your past experiences and how you will be able to call upon that in your new position."

What don't you like about working at Cobalt?

"While the company is pretty large, unless you are interested in management, there isn't a lot of opportunity for upward mobility. The vacation and sick time is not that great and there isn't a lot of flexibility. The pay is ok, but nothing great that will keep really good employees around long-term."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There are lots of other companies in the area (much smaller than ADP/Cobalt) that pay well higher than what employees are paid here for similar work. If you want to remain on top, you would think you'd want to attract the highest-caliber of employees, not just the minimally-qualified people who are simply looking for a steady / ok-paying job."