Sears Employee Reviews for Department Manager
Browse Sears Reviews by Job Title →Department Managers at Sears give their company a 3.2 out of 5.0, while the average rating for Sears is 3.6, making them 12% less happy than every other employee at Sears and 17% less happy than every other Department Manager on CareerBliss - the happiest Department Managers work for Keith's Security World.
What do you like about working at Sears?
"I liked the team I worked with, and the associates who worked for me."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Dress to impress, and show how you can manage and lead a team in completing assignments."
What don't you like about working at Sears?
"I liked working for Sears, but it was hard for upper management to receive new ideas."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Change your mindset, and adapt to new ways of doing things. Think outside of the box."
Average Department Manager Ratings in the Past 2 Years
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $2 |
| 2012 | $3 |
"Sears kept changing people's departments and positions around randomly."
What do you like about working at Sears?
"I liked when I was empowered to make management decisions using my discretion."
What don't you like about working at Sears?
"I didn't like how they had me manage and revamp every area that needed work, and as soon as I get it into working order, they would position me in another area that was neglected so that I would revamp that area next."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Promote from within."
What do you like about working at Sears?
"It is close to my residence."
What don't you like about working at Sears?
"I disliked management working style and pay, and also, the quality of co-workers."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"The compensation package at Sears needs to be considered as per employee's education. Supervising staff should be cooperative to all subordinate staff."
Average Sears Attributes by Department Manager
"Sears is not a great company to work with."
What do you like about working at Sears?
"I liked meeting new people, customer service, and having the ability to train my own staff and manage them."
What don't you like about working at Sears?
"Managers worked over 60 hours a week and only were paid very low at 40 hours a week. There was no work-life balance, no compensation, and no respect from upper management."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Show respect to all staff members. Ensure following regulations. Do not overwork managers and yet be unappreciative at all times. Give recognition and offer growth."
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