It's not what you know, but who you know - Project Lead NIKE Employee Review

4.0
Jan 14, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Awesome sports culture, summer hours, beautiful campus. Nike is a company rich in history and cool stories and frankly some pretty cool people run the company. Athletes come visit campus regularly and Nike treats their employees to some pretty cool appearances during the summer. One of the most amazing campuses I have ever visited, and it's even expanding.

Cons

Need to network to get ahead. It's not what you know but who you know. By the time a job is posted, most times they already have someone in mind, so you must network in order to land a job. Awesome workout facilities, but we need to pay to use them.

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Cons

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Pros

Working at Nike was a great experience overall. The company culture is energetic, inclusive, and team-oriented. Management encourages employees to embody the Nike brand and provides opportunities for growth within retail and corporate roles. Employee discounts are excellent and make it easy to enjoy the products you sell. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during launches and holiday seasons, which keeps the job engaging. I also appreciated working alongside passionate teammates who genuinely cared about customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.

Cons

Retail schedules can be inconsistent and often include nights, weekends, and holidays. During peak periods, the store can become extremely busy, which can be stressful when balancing customer service expectations with operational tasks. Advancement opportunities can vary depending on store location and management structure.

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