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Lamar Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of formats (think billboards, public transportation, airports, interstate logo signs, and more!), helping both local businesses and national brands stand out from the competition. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 1337

TOTAL RATINGS: 38759

CEO: Sean Reilly

Joining Lamar Advertising - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Baton Rouge, LA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Baton Rouge, LA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% 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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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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

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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 Lamar Advertising are rated an A+. At Lamar Advertising most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. Learn More about your managers at Lamar Advertising.

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Every week	40%
Once a month	25%
Once a quarter	15%
Once a year	10%
Never	10%

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

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

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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, Lamar Advertising employees earn $73,107. Lamar Advertising ranks in the Top 25% for compensation in Baton Rouge, LA. Learn More about Salaries at Lamar Advertising.

Average Salaries at Lamar Advertising by Department

$35k

Sales

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Lamar Advertising, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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

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How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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

Professional Development

Lamar Advertising ranks in the Top 30% of companies for professional development in Baton Rouge, LA. 73% of employees feel as though Lamar Advertising is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 54% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Lamar Advertising.

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Yes	54%
No	46%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	73%
No	27%

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

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