2 Merchandise Intern Reviews

Merchandise Intern at REI

What do you like about working at REI?

"Everyone here is really nice and the culture is really laid back. All the benefits and the decent pay are also a plus."

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

"Be enthusiastic, warm, and welcoming. They love people who are personable and a love for the outdoors as well as stewardship is a plus."

What don't you like about working at REI?

"There are no entry level positions available once the internship is over. Also, there is an older demographic here and as a young professional it is difficult to make connections with people who are significantly older and at a different stage in life."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would figure out how to get a younger generation into the company."

Merchandise Intern at REI

What do you like about working at REI?

"The people here are really nice. The culture and attitude is refreshing."

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

"Be enthusiastic, warm, and welcoming. They like people who are personalble but also passionate about what they are doing. Love for the outdoors and stewardship are a must."

What don't you like about working at REI?

"There are no entry level positions available after the internship is over. It is also an older demographic of people who are married with children and being a young professional just out of college can be difficult to relate to. It makes it difficult to have work friends."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would figure out how to get a younger generation into the building. Currently there is an older demographic here which for a young professional can be difficult to relate to."