Joining American Express - Employee Onboarding
Employee Sentiment
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining American Express is that the company was very prepared on their first day. American Express employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 88% 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 Express are rated a B. At American Express most employees said they received feedback once a year or once a quarter. 66% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at American Express.
Negotiate Salary
If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 39% of men and 57% of women at American Express said they negotiated their salaries. On average, American Express employees earn $117,840. American Express ranks in the Top 35% for compensation in New York. Learn More about Salaries at American Express.
* 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 Express, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At American Express the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at American Express, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.
Professional Development
American Express ranks in the Bottom 25% of companies for professional development in New York. 55% of employees feel as though American Express is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 33% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at American Express.
