GameStop is a video games and entertainment software retailer operating thousands of retail stores worldwide. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 325

TOTAL RATINGS: 3571

CEO: George Sherman

Joining GameStop - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GameStop is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. GameStop employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	25%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	50%
Unprepared	25%
Very Unprepared	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

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 GameStop are rated a D+. At GameStop most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 42% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at GameStop.

Answer	Percent
Every week	29%
Once a month	24%
Once a quarter	11%
Once a year	12%
Never	24%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	42%
No	58%

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! 38% of men and 33% of women at GameStop said they negotiated their salaries. On average, GameStop employees earn $124,984. GameStop ranks in the Bottom 15% for compensation in Dallas. Learn More about Salaries at GameStop.

Average Salaries at GameStop by Department

$124k*

Engineering

$183k*

Product

$94k*

Design

$113k*

Marketing

$77k*

Operations

$58k*

Admin

$191k*

Business Dev

$89k*

Finance

$228k*

Communications

$131k*

Customer Support

$179k*

$110k*

$128k*

Legal

$234k*

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 GameStop, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At GameStop the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at GameStop, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	30%
Comfort & Familiarity	40%
Career Advancement Opportunities	30%

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

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	43%
1 hour	14%
45 minutes	14%
30 minutes	29%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	11%
Once a month	22%
Once a quarter	11%
Never	56%

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

Professional Development

GameStop ranks in the Bottom 35% of companies for professional development in Dallas. 38% of employees feel as though GameStop is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 31% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at GameStop.

Answer	Percent
Yes	31%
No	69%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	38%
No	62%

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

Company Onboarding at Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Rate your company