Zara reviews

3.3

52% would recommend to a friend

(9,514 total reviews)
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Mr. Óscar García Maceiras

63% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Zara has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 9,514 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zara 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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1.0
Nov 28, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good wage, nice product to work with

Cons

I was at a store for six years as a manager and it was the worst company I have ever worked for. Unfortunately due to the fact that the pay is good I was stuck there! No work life balance, terrible training, favouritism and bullying are rife. Unprofessional managers, terrible working practices. No structure. I worked in several different stores and never received even basic Health and Safety training! Managers have favourites and get away with speaking to other staff like they are something they've stepped in. Expectations are far too high, managers are expected to work 50 - 60 hours a week and more for no extra pay or even a thank you. Regionals are just as bad providing no support to those that they don't like. If your face doesn't fit, prepare to get pushed out of the door!

1.0
Oct 23, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

The best thing about this company is when you leave and look back on what a terrible experience it was. DO NOT WORK HERE !!!!!!!!!!

Cons

Not a great atmosphere area manger was toxic would come into store scream at everyone,expect you to work long hours contracted for 40 hours work about 65-70, Area manger would come in and say' I don't like her get rid now' One of the worst experiences of my career

3.0
Dec 26, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

-All my coworkers are incredible and are what keep me going. We all basically live together since we're at work all the time. -I get scheduled a lot of hours and have enough money to pay my bills. -We earn store-wide commission which can add up to $250 extra on my check. -Hour long lunch (much needed). -Uniform is provided. Note: I do however, still recommend this job to someone in desperate need of a job. They hire almost anyone, on the spot pretty much. You WILL get hours, and you WILL be able to pay your bills. However, unless the job really does fit your mold don't plan on being there long-term.

Cons

-I have no life outside of work. I'm at work 45 hours a week, and usually scheduled in the center of the day. (Also take in consideration the time and energy put into getting ready for/transporting to and from work.) Therefore, I don't exactly have time to run errands in the morning or go out at night. -I work 40 hours a week and am still considered "part-time" because I haven't been "promoted yet". Stupid. This is so they don't have to give me benefits. I was sick with a highly contagious virus and was even hospitalized but didn't qualify for sick pay because of this. But of course I need the hours to pay my bills. So, I'm stuck since complaining about this will result in my hours being cut (which I can't afford). -Rude and entitled customers. I've had lots of jobs, but wow. I've seen a lot of very sad, poorly raised, ill mannered, overly privileged, and undeserving people in this establishment. Note: I do however, still recommend this job to someone in desperate need of a job. They hire almost anyone, on the spot pretty much. You WILL get hours, and you WILL be able to pay your bills. However, unless the job really does fit your mold don't plan on being there long-term.

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