Classified Ventures Reviews

Pros

Company has the advantage of a "dot com" feel, but with an established brand/space. Very stable and profitable company. Many technical opportunities to do more than the "usual" job description. Annual bonus is exceptional.

Cons

People are definitely pushed hard to succeed. Expecting to work in technology positions and only clock a standard 40 is not the way here, but it's not a sweatshop either. Benefits are standard and not up to par with other tech companies in Chicago

Pros

Good benefits, insurance, easy work
Upper management is straightforward and honest
Employees and managers like to have a good time

Cons

Very difficult to move up, favoritism exists
Unflexible environment, especially when taking time off, but this depends on your department

Advice to Senior Management

Management should try to make things more flexible for employees, whether its time off, pay, or other, need to make it easier to move up.

Pros

Reasonable salary, company is growing, decent location

Cons

Bad leadership, poor morale, no understanding of how to motivate or recognize high achievers

Advice to Senior Management

Learn to truly respect and motivate employees-lip service is not enough!

Pros

I love the passion that the employees have for their work. We really care about the work and our contribution to the company and we actually also really care about each other. We also made it through the economic downturn without issue thanks to great leadership.

Cons

While we're known for underpaying employee, it is offset by the benefits and work/life balance that we have. One specific division is also known for thinking it's better than the rest of the company which can be discouraging to those who are working in other groups.

Pros

No shortage of work to do
Ability to wear many different hats
Decent salary and benefits
Reasonable work-life balance
Great location

Cons

Some verticals are more "with-it" than others
Middle management seems to struggle with priorities, strategy, direction
Communication is poor from middle management to reports
Very strange culture
Oddly, very hierarchical

Advice to Senior Management

Pay attention to what is happening in your verticals
Take note of what is working and what is not
Do not measure success simply by revenue and profitability
Take a balanced approach to measuring the success of your verticals

Pros

The Culture.
Great Experience if you need computer skills or want a jump on technology.
Great Experience if you need hard selling experience.

Cons

Low pay.
No Career Pathing
Advancement is slow or slim to none.
Advancement is not based upon skill set.
No Formal Sales Training or tuition Reimbursement available
Company benefits are just ok

Advice to Senior Management

Higher Pay/Better Training/Clear and concise career pathing will stop your revolving door. Investment into product is great but neglecting your sales force will hurt you in the long run. Keep a better balance.

Pros

Strong vision and commitment in providing customer service to our business unit. Very talented employees that share their experience and expertise with one another to strengthen the business and other employees.

Cons

The company needs a stronger core of operational management to realize the vision of upper management. Basic managerial responsibilities such as communication and planning are often below average.

Advice to Senior Management

Make a concerted effort to select managers at all levels that can support the seven core competencies of the company not by only expecting the fulfillment of these competencies from their employees but also can live up to them while fulfilling their responsibilities of their job.

Pros

Excellent work environment and friendly people

Cons

compensation is somewhat odd and unorthodox.

Advice to Senior Management

make a little better compensation system.

Pros

Great work life balance, excellent culture and I've personally had the opportunity to advance in the company. Your hard work is noticed and rewarded. The senior management is very approachable.

Cons

I would love it if they had a tuition reimbursement program. The office has been in the same building for awhile and could use some sprucing up, it can be a bit dreary.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep doing what you're doing! I Cars.com mgmt is energetic and their enthusiasm is contagious. Stay open to employee suggestions, we've got good ideas!

Pros

The wonderful culture and people are unmatched. Best work/ life balance in a company that I have ever had the opportunity to work at.

Cons

We are paid on the lower end of sales salaries however, the culture and people make up for a lot of it.

Advice to Senior Management

Offer more career pathing.