Kmart reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(6,687 total reviews)

Edward S. Lampert

58% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Kmart has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,687 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kmart employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
2.0
Jun 7, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is relatively easy work most of the time, excluding the busy portions of the week and season. There is rarely need to use any high level thinking and it is easy to "space-out" while getting paid. For the most part, fellow employees are somewhat competent and quite friendly. Sometimes, relatively good looking girls shop in the store. Customers are occasionally understanding and friendly, sometimes you will receive a monetary tip for your work. Compensation is way more than anyone made in 1930.

Cons

Store is never properly staffed, leaving the few employees in the store almost completely overwhelmed during any increases in foot traffic. Compensation is awful. In my case, I have been working for the company for several years, including several promotions and have received LESS than a dollar per hour increase in my wage from the time of hire. The only reason to keep this job is to earn a meager living while completing college or high school as management is relatively understanding about working around personal schedules. A tremendous number of barely literate individuals are hired and subsequently terminated on a frequent basis. The somewhat more competent individuals are kept in the employ of the company only to create problems for management and the few competent employees.

4.0
May 30, 2009

entry level lower management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

advancement opportunities throughout the usa. the large number of stores offers a larger number of opportunities if you are willing to relocate.

Cons

discount store has negative image to public versus high end retail

3.0
May 21, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The job was easy and the managers did a good job running the store. They worked around my schedule and always gave me time off when I needed it (I was a high school student).

Cons

The pay was low relative to other similar jobs in the industry. However, compared to the work and responsibilities it wasn't too bad.

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