On average, employees in Chicago, IL at Chicago Sun-Times give their company a 2.7 rating out of 5.0 based on 11, whereas overall Average Rating of Chicago Sun-Times is 4.0 out of 5.0 based on 14 Chicago Sun-Times Review Ratings. The happiest Chicago Sun-Times employees in Chicago, IL are Senior Graphic Designers submitting an average rating of 4.7 and General Foremen with a rating of 4.4.
"I worked for the Sun-Times for 4 years after it bought the company I worked for. The focus of the company has changed drastically in that time. There had been no performance appraisals or raises for the employees for several years. There was no feedback for the employees with regard to whether the work was or was not satisfactory."
"I've worked with the company for 12 years and found it to be a good environment that has taught me many of the skills I have developed. I have had several advancements in my career and always have had an opportunity to grow. I work with a great team of individuals where we learn from each other every day. This job is challenging and fast paced with many great developments over the years."
"A great place to start."
"Company and union combined to cut their own throats."
"Thoughtful and insightful way to inform potential hires of a company they are contemplating working for."
What do you like about working at Chicago Sun-Times?
"The overall excitement that is generated from working at a newspaper. Everyday is deadline and you have to bring your A game."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Realize that the job is fun, but not easy and they will have to put in the time to make it work."
What don't you like about working at Chicago Sun-Times?
"Some people get promoted who haven't gotten the seasonsing they need for a demanding job."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Give the sales managers the leeway they need to develop strong business relationship to increase sales."
"Great industry and company, falling on tough times as technology changes."
What do you like about working at Chicago Sun-Times?
"Great people, great mission"
What don't you like about working at Chicago Sun-Times?
"Understaffed, short of funds, unsure future"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"focus on revenue, not just costs and overhead."
"Good introduction into the corporate world for me."
What do you like about working at Chicago Sun-Times?
"It was a great first job experience."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"It's a good place to start off with, but not one I'd choose to stick with for advancement."
What don't you like about working at Chicago Sun-Times?
"It was a lot like highschool. This company has so much bureaucracy, it was honestly astounding how slow things would take to get approved from production."
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