“I love working at Career Search Associates!”

Pros:  “Tons of work/life balance. Ability to make a change in people's lives. Great co-workers!”

Cons:  “Commission based. Tougher during economic downturn.” – Full Review

“One of the few Best Companies where you can enjoy work and life”

Pros:  “Great work culture, transparent appraisal methodology, Flexibility at work,, Employee benefits, can have a long term association with the company.”

Cons:  “Career growth may take some time within the company as the company is growing.” – Full Review

“Should never have left”

Pros:  “Great product and discount with even more of a discount during employee sales. Product knowledge is shared all the time with staff allowing us to then pass that info onto…”

Cons:  “Secret shops - there are so many steps and it feels like you're hounding the guest. You're so afraid of failing a secret shop that it is all you can think about at…” – Full Review

“Once you learn how the seasons change you can stay on track and enjoy the job.”

Pros:  “Great bonus program based on results. Most executives treat you with respect and will try to help you at the store level. Bigger company than you think with stores all…”

Cons:  “Lots to learn it can be overwhelming, normally takes a couple of years to understand. Technology is outdated, trying to catch up fast. Not always held to same…” – Full Review

“Lots to do”

Pros:  “As a manager days fly by because there are a lot things to do. It is fun to build work relationships with regular customers.”

Cons:  “Need to make tough decisions on a regular basis. Authorized hours are tight making it difficult to run a store.” – Full Review

“Succession Planning is the cornerstone of their success”

Pros:  “The effort and resources used to on board external store managers is unbelievable. 6 weeks of intense immersion in either Chicago or Atlanta followed by 4 weeks of…”

Cons:  “Some of the markets aren't prepared for the new managers and what they can bring to the company” – Full Review

“A great way to learn how to communicate, sell, and serve customers.”

Pros:  “The company is very supportive in both emergencies and savings. HR is very helpful and effective. It's the only place I know of that such a grand career could exist in…”

Cons:  “Retail is a terrible choice in life-long careers. Nordstrom may be the best place to do it” – Full Review