Joining American Apparel - Employee Onboarding
Employee Sentiment
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Meet Your Managers
Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at American Apparel are rated a C. At American Apparel most employees said they received feedback once a month or never. 50% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at American Apparel.
Negotiate Salary
If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 33% of men and 50% of women at American Apparel said they negotiated their salaries. On average, American Apparel employees earn $112,572. American Apparel ranks in the Bottom 25% for compensation in Los Angeles. Learn More about Salaries at American Apparel.
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Get Acclimated
Now that you’ve joined American Apparel, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At American Apparel the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at American Apparel, many employees say it’s because of the co-workers.
Professional Development
American Apparel ranks in the Bottom 35% of companies for professional development in Los Angeles. 100% of employees feel as though American Apparel is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 50% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at American Apparel.
