Great Lesson in What Not to Do on the Web - Content Writer Slashdot Media Employee Review

1.0
Jul 12, 2015
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Pros

You'll get some back-end experience with Drupal if you do anything related to their websites which is certainly valuable. It was a fine entry-level job to land out of college for learning the realities of the work force and what you must do to find something you will actually be happy doing. Very little micromanaging.

Cons

When I was working here, the company was very big on black-hat SEO tactics. The CEO's methodology for doing things was a few years into the past of any real SEO-driven company. Work was incredibly mind-numbing; there was no clear incentive structure, not call for doing a good job. If you did more than expected, it would go unnoticed or they'd quietly just expect that amount of turnaround as the norm. Basically, a perfect place to learn how to achieve the bare minimum, which is a morale-killer.

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5.0
Mar 16, 2026
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Pros

Overall, Slashdot is a positive place to work with high expectations and people who care about the work they are producing. Most people have very innovative mindsets and there is always a push to create new systems and products to find ways to make our company better. In a (typically) male dominated industry, Slashdot has multiple women in management roles which is awesome.

Cons

not much to say here

5.0
Mar 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If you are in sales and you want to control your income, this is a strong place to be. The comp upside is real for people who stay consistent, run a clean process, and keep their pipeline full. Leadership wants sales to win, expectations are clear, and you are not fighting internal roadblocks every day. The culture is supportive without being soft, and there is a good mix of autonomy and accountability.

Cons

It is not a fit for someone who needs constant hand-holding or wants a slow pace. You have to be self-driven, comfortable hearing “no,” and willing to prospect and follow up with discipline.

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