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Q&A With Dorsey & Whitney Employees
Dorsey & Whitney employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Dorsey & Whitney
Talented attorneys, management has no leadership skills, they treat staff, attorneys and partners as widgets
It's a paying job, work is steady. I stay away from the drama as much as I can.
Q&A With Dorsey & Whitney Employees
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What's the work from home policy like at Dorsey & Whitney?
Unless you are a attorney, there is no work from home flexibility. If there was, it would be a night/day difference. They need to realize that a employee being treated well, the more positivity and productivity there would be. It's like a work prison, literally!
There is no work from home policy. Plan your day accordingly, unless you are a partner!
How long do the interviews usually take at Dorsey & Whitney?
30-45 minutes, longer if there is testing involved
40 mins
What's the best part of your job at Dorsey & Whitney?
A paycheck
it is a job and at the end of day you have to take care of you and your family I am always looking for better
What's the company culture like at Dorsey & Whitney?
no culture just work and if you are not working you are looked at by death stares
culture? what culture? you work, work work and if you are luck, you get a check every couple weeks and if you are even luckier, you still have a job - forget the safe environment, it's survival of the fittest
What benefits does Dorsey & Whitney provide?
not enough benefits no maternity paid pto is sick and vacation so go to work sick absence from is frowned upon health benefits are the worst you pay so much so make sure you are paid well to make up for paying for your coverage of benefits
not enough, at first when you are hired they make you think that you are getting the best benefits until you get your check and see just how much is taken out for insurance, 401k, cafeteria plan, you barely have enough for groceries, mortgage and gas
What's the office vibe like at Dorsey & Whitney?
uncomfortable, always need to be working, working, working
at first it is like hey how ya doing and after awhile you avoid all eye contact in fear of big brother watching you and you will get docked visiting too much
What interview questions does Dorsey & Whitney ask?
basic interview questions best attribute, worst attribute, mostly conversation than interview process
typical why should they hire you and what sets you aside from others blah blah blah but its the interrogating lights on you that seem to annoy you
What's the interview process like at Dorsey & Whitney?
rigorous it is like war games
interview process is like you are selling your soul to the devil depends on what you position you are interviewing for but it seems that you go through a lengthy grueling test of abilities to see if you break or something
How's the work life balance at Dorsey & Whitney?
they make you feel obligated to work and if you stray towards outside, or family activity you are frowned upon
not well, you are a slave at Dorsey & Whitney and your family life is not cared about you are treated as a dollar sign and are replaceable and you feel that so there is so much pressure you feel like you are going to explode
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Dorsey & Whitney?
better morale and atmosphere
upgrade pay, have appreciative lunches for staff or stocked kitchens for staff, perks for staff gift cards, movie nights, dinner cards, grocery cards, gas cards, find out their interests and appreciate them more... x the management
What are company outings like at Dorsey & Whitney?
DW does not have many outings. Focus is on productivity. Work, no play. Fun is frowned upon. There is a summer picnic usually at a local park and yhere is a christmas dinner that is formal ends after eating. No bonuses, no give aways or recognitions to staff.
What is the daily attire at Dorsey & Whitney?
Suits and business attire, staff can dress in business casual. In special circumstances, formal business is required.
Does Dorsey & Whitney have a volunteer program?
Yes, but never followed through completely, too busy snapping a whip to keep us working
What perk or benefit should Dorsey & Whitney have?
Treat employees like gold because they are the backbone of Dorsey. Money is wasted with high turnover. Better benefits, medical, dental and vision. Christmas bonus and summer bonus. Fitness incentives. Stocked kitchens with lunch and and snacks, morning fruit baskets
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Dorsey & Whitney?
Look for another job because the honeymoon will soon be over and the monster realism will bare it's fangs at Dorsey. It's a house of horror!
Why work for Dorsey & Whitney?
I can't think of any reason Why work for Dorsey Whitney? If you want a paycheck plus work until you are mentally beaten down, feel that your job is threatened then obviously this is for you!
What's the internship program like at Dorsey & Whitney?
Appropriate, not extensive but at the same time you are getting mentored, everyone continues to work on billable hours. Billables are what is important at Dorsey Whitney
How does Dorsey & Whitney handle HR issues?
Poorly. HR needs compassion training
How innovative is Dorsey & Whitney?
Not very innovative. I think that there is a interest but partners shoot it down
Does Dorsey & Whitney drug test or do a background check?
No drug test, I am sure they did a background check
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Dorsey & Whitney asks?
What is your valued asset? What is your pet peeve? What do you consider a typical day at work?
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Dorsey & Whitney?
Typical interview questions, what typical day at work would he for me
How would you compare interviewing at Dorsey & Whitney to other places you've interviewed?
Somewhat relaxing and yet intense
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Dorsey & Whitney?
Everyone that I would tentatively work with
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Dorsey & Whitney?
What is your worst attribute, why?
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Should I work at Dorsey & Whitney?
14% of Dorsey & Whitney employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 43% are neutral and 43% would not recommend working at Dorsey & Whitney to their friends.
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 43% | Passive |
| 43% | Detractors |
