Working at KeyBank in Bellevue, WA: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Bellevue, WA Area

What do you like about working at KeyBank?

"I really like my team and manager. Our manager is committed to getting us the tools and resources we need in order to be top performers. She is also excellent at coaching and development. Also my work/life balance is excellent and she support new ideas around how to recruit for my markets."

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

"Prepare for a behavior based group interview process. Research products and services as well as our company prior to your interview. Dress appropriately for the culture of the company."

What don't you like about working at KeyBank?

"The compensation models need to be improved, segment recently shared that we were under paid as Recruiters in our market but they did not intend to change our current compensation. That's a frustrating message even when you've received two increases in five months. I received a full performance rating but am still significantly under the MRP in Seattle. Also since I'm a remote recruiter I'm not eligible for promotion unless I relocate to Ohio."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"In order to create Key as an industry leader we need a competitive compensation model and affordable benefits. The current benefits offered are not competitive in our markets."

"Approach with caution"

What do you like about working at KeyBank?

"Like many large companies, it makes available a great benefits package."

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

"As with many large financial institutions, the best opportunities for career advancement tend to be in lending. If career advancement is one of your objectives, assess those opportunities carefully before signing on. KeyBank can be an extremely high stress working environment. Staffing is uneven. There were large-scale layoffs during the tech bust. As with any position, be sure you will be working for a good boss. It makes all the difference in your quality of life!"

What don't you like about working at KeyBank?

"In the particular division where I worked, there were limited opportunities for advancement. This would not be the case in all positions but checkout the realistic opportunities for advancement before signing on. I had a boss who was just plain crazy (erratic behavior, derogatory comments, anger management issues). HR told me that if what he was doing was was not illegal, they would not take any steps to intervene. They finally fired him but it was a long, miserable experience for those of us who had to try to work for him."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More emphasis on building a collegial work environment would be helpful. Satisfied employees tend to do that best work with the most dedication."