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3.9
Average Rating
(based on 168 MetLife Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.8
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.3
Person You Work For
4.1
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
3.8
Way You Work
4.1
Work Setting
4.0
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"I've worked for MetLife for the last 11 months and honestly I loved each day of it, my co-workers and I have a great connection and we work together all as a team and have accomplished so much. The office environment is to anybody's taste and I would highly recommend MetLife to any professional worker looking for a career."
Posted 9 years ago in Manhattan, NY
Senior HR Manager

"I enjoyed my time at MetLife and would go back again given the opportunity."

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"I had the flexibility to work with senior managers and to influence them when HR needs had to be addressed."

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

"Know your stuff and don't be afraid to share your personality with interviewers."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"Sometimes the hours were too long. I did not mind that as much as others. I would like to have seen better recognition programs."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Acknowledge the contributions of the staff more frequently. It keeps the business vibrant and motivated."

Senior Manager

"Not bad but too many re-orgs!"

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"Lots of opportunity to work on different projects."

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

"Be prepared for a long process."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"Too many re-orgs!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop allowing who an employee reports to change every three months due to re-orgs."

Account Representative

"All your time on the phone trying to make one appointment."

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"There were times you could help people."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"Once you sold your family and friends there were not any more leads."

Sales and Marketing Associate

"Financial marketing that supported the Sales Desk."

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"I really enjoy the people and the environment."

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

"Showing that you want the job, and have a strong work ethic will get you a long way."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"Unfortunately, the current position was meant to be a learning position (6-8 months) due to the events in the market it has turned into a two year position, with no new growth opportunities."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Unfortunately there is nothing management can do."

Insurance Representative

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"Opportunity to earn salary on the basis of your own personal achievements."

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

"Make sure of your personal appearance and work ethic and communicate well."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"Large amount of evening time required."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"A closer interaction with the personal growth of employees abilities."

Financial Advisor

"Metlife is NOT forthright with the applicant as to what the position truly is."

Marketing Research Analyst

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"High diversity of tasks."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"No career advancement."

Senior Hyperion Essbase Developer

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"Work atmosphere, challenges, opportunities, motivation."

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

"Give your best."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"Nothing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep it up."

Financial Analyst

"Good benefit package offered for employees."

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"Providing good benefits."

Government Insurer

"Review based upon Metlife purchasing First Horizon."

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"They are open to balance work and personal life and make positive changes from First Horizon Home Loans."

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

"Metlife has purchased First Horizon and is going through some major changes for the better, be open minded to changes."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"First Horizon was unethical. Metlife noticed and started making changes."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I suggest that First Horizon's management become more competent and keep staff motivated. Metlife should replace management."

Financial Services Representative

"Great learning opportunity."

Financial Service Representative

"A wonderful place to work."

Systems Analyst

"Great first job and good place to stay if career growth is desired."

Policy Administrator

"A good place to start if you REALLY need a job."

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"I was able to develop my skills in many areas and they paid for formal training, certification, and college degree."

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

"If you're looking for a job with limited career advancement this would be your place to start. However, if you're looking to move up you may want to start elsewhere."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"There is no job security at all. Many positions and departments alike are being laid off and sent overseas."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To utilize their current employees to their fullest potential by involving them in projects where their skills and passion are."

Financial Services Representative

"Sales or die."

What do you like about working at MetLife?

"Freedom."

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

"Learn more."

What don't you like about working at MetLife?

"Lack of training."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Train more."

MetLife Reviews FAQs

Is MetLife a good company to work for?

MetLife has an overall rating of 3.9 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 168 MetLife Review Ratings left anonymously by MetLife employees, which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 93% of employees would recommend working at MetLife.

Does MetLife pay their employees well?

MetLife employees earn $51,000 annually on average, or $25 per hour, which is 23% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 43 MetLife employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find MetLife Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at MetLife?

93% of employees would recommend working at MetLife with the overall rating of 3.9 out of 5. Employees also rated MetLife 3.8 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.8 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 3.8 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at MetLife?

According to our data, the highest paying job at MetLife is a COO at $250,000 annually. Browse MetLife Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at MetLife?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at MetLife is a STD Case Management Specialist at $15,000 annually. Browse MetLife Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at MetLife?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at MetLife to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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