Decent entry level jobs - not a great place to be though. - Anonymous employee Sears Employee Review

2.0
Feb 9, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good Location Decent Offices Some nice people to work with Good food nearby (not the cafeteria) Reasonable work life balance depending on department

Cons

bad pay benefits frozen (but whose arent right now) extremely poor management teams old boy network statements are definitely true its about who you know, and not what you are capable of but i guess its better to learn that now rather than never.

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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
Anonymous temporary employee
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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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