Working at Prudential in Newark, NJ: 43 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Newark, NJ Area

"Working for this company was an absolute fun time. The projects were difficult and challenging which brought more fun as I enjoy being challenged. The people were nice and my time was a blast."

"It wasn't paying much for what I was doing."

"A good company to work with. Has work from home option. Co-workers work well in a team effort and are pleasant to work with. Opportunity to learn if you have the right boss. Some high level execs are micro-managers which makes it hard to work with but overall a great company."

"Prudential is a great company to work for, especially for parents. They have a wonderful work/life balance. I enjoyed many years with Prudential, unfortunately they sold my department and I was laid off along with 100+ employees. Prudential was more than just my employer, they were my family!"

"I've worked for Prudential for slightly over 1 year and while I admire my supervisor and team, the overall management of the larger unit is poor at best."

"Great company to work for, especially for job opportunities and job growth."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"I love the feeling of being part of a family. My department is like one big family. We all work together to make things work."

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

"The best piece of advice is to be honest and be willing to work hard for what you want."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"I do not like the location of the building. We are located in Newark, NJ, which is not one of the safest cities in NJ."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If you plan on reorganizing responsibilities, please speak with the employees to get their feedback. You may be taking away the reason the person is here."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"The salary, benefits, short commute, no travel, short work day."

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

"Look sharp, look interested, do some company research, follow up."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"There was not PC support work, and you were assigned projects."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would want a manager who is approachable, easy to understand, and friendly."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"Prudential is a solid organization with intelligent people working at all levels."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"Many of the tools used, particularly for managing projects, are outdated. Some processes could be more efficient."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There needs to be a process to reevaluate existing processes."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"Solid company with good people, benefits, values, leaders and reputation."

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

"Determine how your position and department will help to contribute to the organization goals."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"Smaller groups run independently from the leadership and direction of the enterprise."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Open lines of communication with management and staff across different areas of the enterprise."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"Flex time and the ability to work from home when needed."

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

"Ask a lot of questions about job responsibilities because descriptions can be rather vague."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"Forecasting for various consumer groups is slow and short sighted."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Allow for more employee opportunity in other areas; especially for associates who have worked in other industries and have considerable experience."

What do you like about working at Prudential?

"I enjoyed the proactive selling of Mutual Funds to the Retail Brokers."

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

"Be truthful. It's a great place to work with great benefits."

What don't you like about working at Prudential?

"Nothing. If I wasn't downsized I would still be working for them. I had no reason to ever leave."

"Very good company to work with."