Continuous Changing Strategy Leads to Daily Firedrills - DVP Sears Employee Review

2.0
Jun 3, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good intentions, some great leaders and strong focus on technology. Great fast-pace, some business units continue to show strong growth and are environments where you can deliver strong results Y/Y.

Cons

Within 2 years there has been at least 5 changes in the company's strategic direction and it's a "get on board or get out" environment. Getting on board would be easy if logic prevailed in any of the strategy but logical is as void as a strategic direction here. Due to the changing strategy everyday is a set of fire drill upon fire drill with each one having a higher priority than the next.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Good team and good compensation

Cons

The contract is only for 30 days, so it needs to be renewed every month, and we always lose access during the process. This creates some uncertainty for us.

4.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Working at Sears allowed us to develop strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills in a retail environment. We gained experience assisting customers, handling transactions, managing merchandise, and working as part of a team to meet sales and operational goals. The position also helped us improve time management, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and coworkers.

Cons

One challenge of working at Sears was managing periods of high customer traffic, which could be stressful and demanding. We occasionally faced difficult customer interactions, changing sales expectations, and the need to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, retail schedules often required evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, which could affect our work-life balance.

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