Good job if you are just out of high school. - Customer Service Advisor Sears Employee Review

3.0
10 Feb 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

From my experience at Sears I would say the best pro is that they are flexible. However, you need to earn you way here before you are able to start taking time off. If you are friendly with management they are very willing to work with you. Also, there is the potential to make a fair amount of money if you are living with your parents. If you are on your own I would look elsewhere for bigger paychecks.

Cons

District and regional managers like to beat you up over TEDs (Tire Enhancement Dollars), MEDs (Maintenance Enhancement Dollars), and any other acronym they can come up with a number for. They are very shortsighted on the way they want business done and spend far more time complaining about dust and product that isn't on the shelf straight. If you're looking for money for a house or are planning on living on your own look somewhere else. If you are just looking for some spending cash then this will be great for you.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
19 Jun 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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