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Crystal Equation empowers people and advances technology initiatives by building trust. We hire IT professionals through contract staffing, direct hiring and managed services to achieve client goals. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 84

TOTAL RATINGS: 2442

CEO: Christine Terman

Joining Crystal Equation - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Crystal Equation are rated an A+. At Crystal Equation most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. Learn More about your managers at Crystal Equation.

Answer	Percent
Every week	53%
Once a month	27%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	5%
Never	1%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Crystal Equation employees earn $92,013. Crystal Equation ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in Chicago. Learn More about Salaries at Crystal Equation.

Average Salaries at Crystal Equation by Department

$134k*

Engineering

$146k*

Product

$117k*

Marketing

$126k*

Operations

$178k*

Business Dev

$95k*

$75k*

$308k*

Legal

$173k*

Sales

^* 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 Crystal Equation, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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Comp & Benefits	0%
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Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Crystal Equation ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in Chicago. 75% of employees feel as though Crystal Equation is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 72% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Crystal Equation.

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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